Promoting the understanding that
social factors are core to all behavioral health issues
The mission of the American Association for Social Psychiatry is to study, teach, and promote consciousness of how social factors contribute to the maintenance of psychological well-being, and to promote the understanding that social factors are core to all behavioral health issues.
In the ever-evolving landscape of medicine, one principle stands as a cornerstone for delivering equitable and effective healthcare: cultural humility. Cultural humility entails a commitment to understanding and respecting the diverse cultural backgrounds of our patients, thereby enhancing the quality of care we provide.
Despite strides in promoting cultural competency within medical education, disparities persist, hindering the delivery of culturally appropriate healthcare. The lack of nuanced training particularly affects patients whose cultural perspectives are underrepresented in curricula.
Dr. Anita Everett has been named the thirteenth recipient of the Abraham L. Halpern Humanitarian Award of the American Association for Social Psychiatry. She will present Universal Themes in Social Psychiatry at the 2025 Humanitarian Award Forum during the Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association. Her lecture will be held on Sunday, May 18th from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. in Room 512 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Congratulations to AASP member Rajesh R. Tampi, MBBS, MS, DFAPA upon receiving the prestigious 2024 AAGP Diversity Award at the recent annual meeting of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry.
Dr. Griffith, Chair at George Washington University and frequent lecturer on human rights, advocacy, resilience, and hope modules, joined the AASP Board in May.
