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Key Dates and Observances
APA Communications staff maintains a calendar of key dates, observances and events at APA and in the
world of mental health in general. The calendar is kept up to date a few months in advance. You can view
the calendar and keep track of important mental health dates and observances here.

June Course of the Month – Transgender-Affirming Care: What Every Psychiatrist Should Know
Modern research reflects that the number of people who identify as transgender or gender diverse (TGD) is
greater than what was previously known. In order to encourage all psychiatrists to gain competency in
working with members of the TGD community, this course will provide information on social, legal, medi-
cal, and psychiatric factors that inform treatment.
Click here to access the Course of the Month and sign up for updates about this free member benefit.

Call for Nominations: 2023 Chester M. Pierce Human Rights Award
Nominations for the 2023 APA/APAF Chester M. Pierce Human Rights Award are due July 1 . Endowed
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by the APA Foundation Chester M. Pierce Human Rights Award Endowment Campaign in 2021, this
award recognizes the extraordinary efforts of individuals to promote the human rights of populations with
mental health needs by bringing attention to their work. Visit the award webpage for nomination criteria
or contact Omar Davis (odavis@psych.org), Manager, District Branch and International Relations, for more
information. To learn more about the 2022 award recipient click here.

Royal College International Congress
The American Psychiatric Association proudly supports the International Congress of the Royal College of
Psychiatrists—one of the most prestigious mental health events in the world. This year’s Congress will be
the first in-person Congress in three years and a welcome chance to meet and network with colleagues
again.

Please have a quick browse of the full program to fully appreciate the breadth and strength of what is on
offer.
https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/events/congress/registration

Save the Date: Moore Equity in Mental Health 5K: Run, Walk, or Roll on July 9th
Save the date and get involved as we work to address mental health inequities facing young people of col-
or, while honoring mental health advocate Bebe Moore Campbell. Participate in the 5K in Washington, D.C
on Saturday, July 9, 2022, when APA will host an in-person 5K run, walk, and roll at Anacostia Park, or
join us virtually! More information is coming soon.
https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/diversity/moore-equity-in-mental-health-5k

Leaders Needed for the Advocate/Protégé Program (part of Leadership, Equity, and Diversity Institute)
The Advocate/Protégée Program of the LEAD Institute aims to refine APA/APAF SAMHSA Fellows' lead-
ership skills by pairing them with APA leaders who share similar interests and will help foster professional
growth and career development. Hallmarks of the program include: networking; technical and profession-
al skill development; exposure to leadership experience; and first-in-line consideration to be advocated for
opportunities to become APA leaders. Leaders within APA are a key part of the Fellows’ experience and
are critical to the overall success of the SAMHSA Minority Fellowship Program. Register today:
https://www.psychiatry.org/residents-medical-students/residents/fellowships/additional-opportunities
-for-fellows/lead-institute/lead-advocate-program

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