Office of Minority and National Affairs
OMNA works to promote diversity and cultural competence and to eiminate disparities in mental health.
Recovery to Practice Initiative
A joint project of APA and the American Association of Community Psychiatrists (AACP) to further the understanding and use of recovery-oriented services in psychiatry. This project is part of a larger, multidisciplinary SAMSHA initiative. Learn more
Diversity Resources
A variety of resources on mental health diversity including videos, reports, curriculum, and fact sheets. Learn more
OMNA on Tour Meetings
OMNA on Tour is a series of meetings to engage communities to eliminate
racial and ethnic disparities in mental health care. Learn More
Diversity Fellowships and Awards
Information on may different fellowship programs including Minority Fellowships and information and applications for a dozen different psychiatry awards including awards for work in child and adolescent psychiatry and for work with a specific ethnic/racial populations. Learn more
APA/OMNA Components and Caucuses
APA Components are committees and councils of experts on specific topic areas appointed by APA President-elect. They include the Council on Minority Mental Health and Health Disparities and Minority and Underrepresented Group Caucuses. Learn more
APA's public information website www.HealthyMinds.org
Contact OMNA at diversityatapa@psych.org.