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Mentorship at the Table: Reflections on a Group Mentorship Session at the Black Psychiatrists of America Annual Meeting
March 2026, the Black Psychiatrists of America (BPA) welcomes a group mentorship session at its national conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. This event brings together a panel of experts in psychiatry, pediatrics, and family medicine. The audience spans the full career spectrum: undergraduate students, medical… read more
Introducing the BPA Communications and Social Media Committee’s 2026-2027 Interns
The Black Psychiatrists of America Communications and Social Media Committee is pleased to welcome two outstanding physicians to our 2026–2027 internship cycle. These emerging leaders bring a compelling combination of clinical training, digital fluency, and a deep commitment to mental health equity… read more
Gregoire Ahongbonon 2022 APA Chester Pierce Recipient Honored
Grégoire Ahongbonon, APA 2022 Chester M. Pierce Human Rights Award recipient, has been honored once again. Grégoire Ahongbonon, president and founder of Association Saint-Camille received the 2025 Ahmadiyya Muslim Prize for the Advancement of Peace on May 20, 2026, in Surrey, England. Association… read more
Success Doesn’t Always Mean Wellness
Throughout my career as a psychiatrist, I’ve seen a pattern that rarely gets named directly: high-achieving individuals who appear to have it all, yet feel something is missing. The challenge usually isn’t recognizing that something is off. It’s identifying which area of life needs attention. That gap inspired me to write… read more
The Art of Medicine
For Hunter Parker, art and medicine have always been deeply interconnected. Inspired by her brother’s struggle with Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a rare kidney disease, her passion for medicine was shaped by childhood experiences accompanying her family to medical appointments. “Seeing how physicians… read more
BPA Lights Up San Francisco: A Night to Remember at APA 2026
The Black Psychiatrists of America (BPA) hosted one of its most memorable events yet on Monday, May 18th, at the Hawthorne Lounge during the APA Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Running from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m., the evening drew nearly 350 attendees, making it one of the largest evening gatherings… read more
Strong Mind, Soft Life with Dr. Topaz Launches to Center Women’s Mental Wellness Through Honest Conversations
Launched in February 2026, Strong Mind, Soft Life with Dr. Topaz is a podcast dedicated to centering women by creating meaningful conversations about mental health, resilience, and living well. Hosted by double board-certified adult and forensic psychiatrist Dr. Topaz Sampson-Mills… read more
