1. MPA Affirms the APA Statement on Expected Rule Eliminating 20-Day Limit on Detaining Immigrant Children
Decision is detrimental to children's mental health, says APA. Click here to read the full statement.
2. MPA Affirms the Recent Statement by APA President, Rosie Phillips Davis, Ph.D., on the Pernicious Effect of Racism on Physical and Mental Health
“Statements such as, ‘Go back where you came from’ or ‘Send her back’ can cause pervasive harm to the health and mental health of people of color across the nation. Psychological science has demonstrated that racism can cause mental health symptoms similar to trauma. Racism has been shown to have negative cognitive and behavioral effects on both children and adults and to increase anxiety, depression, self-defeating thoughts and avoidance behaviors. I personally understand the harmful impact of such statements and implore my fellow citizens to think carefully before they speak because words have measurable consequences. This is not who we are as Americans.”
Click here for the full statement.
3. Call for 2020 Continuing Education Event Proposals
The MPA Education and Training Committee is calling for continuing education event proposals to be held during the 2020 calendar year. Students under the supervision of a faculty member or advisor are encouraged to submit their proposal too!
Click here to submit a proposal online.
