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President’s Address
It was an honor and a privilege to be present at our recently concluded Spring Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Though I was not able to attend the entire conference due to a death in my family (thank you to those of you who shared your condolences), what I did see and hear showed how many of us are “Shaping Health Equity: Fighting for Our Minds” in important and innovative ways… read more
BPA 2025 Spring Conference: Shaping Health Equity, Fighting for Our Minds
The Black Psychiatrists of America (BPA) successfully convened its Spring Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, from April 3-6, 2025, centered on the vital theme “Shaping Health Equity: Fighting for Our Minds”. This year’s conference, held in collaboration with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Morehouse School of Medicine, represented a significant moment for the organization, striving to be… read more
President-Elect’s Reflections on a Powerful Gathering: The BPA 2025 Spring Conference
As your incoming president, I am honored to share my reflections on the extraordinary 2025 Spring Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Under the resonant theme, “Shaping Health Equity: Fighting for Our Minds,” this conference proved to be a watershed moment for our organization and a testament to our collective strength… read more
2025 Communications and Social Media Committee Internship Application Now Open
We are pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the 3rd cohort of the BPA Communications and Social Media Committee Internship. If you are aware of a student with interest in psychiatry who is either off-cycle or unmatched for the 2024-2025 academic year, please share this link with them and encourage them to apply… read more
Call for Papers Open for the 2025 Transcultural Conference
2025We’ll see you in… Grenada! Join us for the 2025 Black Psychiatrists of America Fall Transcultural Conference taking place from November 6-10, 2025. Our theme this year is Roots of Resilience: Confronting the Legacy of Racism and Advancing Mental Health in the Diaspora. More details will be available soon… read more
New BPA Think Tank
In light of growing inequities in mental health, education, and economic stability, we have established an ad hoc “Think Tank” within the Black Psychiatrists of America (BPA). This initiative will leverage our collective expertise to address current crises and establish a long-term vision for Black Psychiatry… read more
Counseling the Christian African American
Counseling the Christian African American is written from the dissertation Pastoral Counseling in the African American Churches of Metro Atlanta: Breaking the Stigma Associated with Asking for Help. It deals with the stigma that exists in the African American Christian community that seeking counseling services displays a lack of faith and is therefore unspiritual. However, as a new generation emerges with more liberal views… read more
Gold Partnership with PRMS
We are pleased to announce that Professional Risk Management Services (PRMS) is now a Gold Partner of the Black Psychiatrists of America, Inc. PRMS manages The Psychiatrists’ Program, a medical professional liability insurance program for psychiatrists and behavioral healthcare groups, and has been a committed supporter of our organization throughout the years. Through our new partnership, that support will be expanded… read more