APA SAMHSA MFP Spring Leadership Summit-1

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The 2025 APA SAMHSA MFE Spring Leadership Summit brings together psychiatry leaders committed to advancing mental health. Dr. Regina James, APA Deputy Medical Director and child psychiatrist with 25+ years' experience in health equity, opened the event. She emphasized networking, learning from expert speakers—including former SAMHSA fellows—and addressing timely topics such as policy, advocacy, and research. Attendees from across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Hawaii will engage in site visits and discussions to foster professional growth and lasting connections. The summit highlights cultural humility, mental health disparities, and leadership development for emerging psychiatry professionals.

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APA SAMHSA MFE Spring Leadership Summit 2025

mental health leadership

health equity in psychiatry

cultural humility in mental health

psychiatry professional development