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ABPsi PROPOSED BYLAWS CHANGES
Please take a moment to review the following proposed changes to the ABPsi ByLaws
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A Special Message from the ABPsi President
April 6, 2010
An Opportunity For The ABPsi To Weigh In On The DSM-5
Greetings ABPsi members,
I am forwarding this VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE to any interested ABPsi member concerning the opportunity to provide input into the American Psychiatric Association’s current efforts to revise the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM). Unfortunately, the timeline for visitors to contribute with feedback to the American Psychiatric Association site will only be available until Midnight on Tuesday, April 20, 2010. A draft version of the DSM-5 is available for public viewing by going to: www.dsm5.org. For an overview of my recomendations and to view this document in its entirety, click here or visit www.abpsi.org.
Since 1968 members of The Association of Black Psychologists have participated in making landmark contributions to the field of psychology in ways designed to identify and eradicate disparities while also establishing cultural competence benchmarks in mental health. Decades before the momentous 1999 Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General, The Association of Black Psychologists' seminal Journal of Black Psychology has contributed numerous published articles addressing relevant issues concerning the consequence of the DSM’s diagnostic impact in misclassification and misdiagnosis concerning Black/African American people. The late Reginald Jones also contributed to this process through his edited book series titled Black Psychology.
Once again, we have an opportunity to have an effect on a process that continues to have a profound impact on the cultural relevance of mental health treatment and the access to insurance coverage for Black/African American clients/patients. Therefore, I strongly recommend that you seriously consider making your mark on this process within the next few days. While The ABPsi appears to have been overlooked during this notification process, this E-Blast represents an effort to create an opportunity for our membership to provide critical feedback in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Benson George Cooke
President
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Association News
April 2, 2010
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ABPsi National Convention
Don't Miss the 42nd Annual ABPsi Convention in Chicago, IL. Register today...the Early Bird Registration discount ends on April 30th! Go to www.abpsi.org to register on-line or to download a registration form.
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It's Not Too Late to Submit a Nomination for ABPsi Elections
and Awards
The deadline to submit a nomination form for Board of Director positions (Treasurer, Southern Regional Representative and Mid-Western Regional Representative) has been extended to April 9th. All nominations must be received by 5pm on this date. Visit the homepage of www.abpsi.org to download a nomination form and criteria.
Nominations are also being sought for several positions on the Student Circle Board! Visit the Student Circle page of www.abpsi.org to download a nomination form and criteria.
Student Circle News
Black Ribbon Scholarship Awards
Student Circle members who register for the convention are encouraged to apply for a Black Ribbon Scholarship! Cash prizes will be awarded for both graduate and undergraduate research, a need based award and an essay award. Apply today...the first deadline is April 15th! For more information contact
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Student Circle Regional Conference
The Student Circle is hosting a FREE regional conference titled “Utilizing Our Strengths” on April 9th and 10th, in collaboration with the New York chapter of ABPsi (NYABPsi). All students, young professionals, and mental health professionals are invited to participate in this experience. For more information contact:
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ABPsi's Disaster Relief Task Force in Haiti
The ABPsi Disaster Relief Task Force is working in Haiti under the representation of Dr. Wade Nobles. Please keep Dr. Nobles and the people of Haiti in your prayers!
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National Convention Update
Call for Presenters Deadline Extended to March 30th!
It's not too late! You still have time to submit an Abstract Proposal Package for the 2010 ABPsi Convention! Proposals submitted for presentation should be related to the conference theme: "Serudj ta: Transformative approaches toward repairing, restoring, and renewing the Afrikan Spirit through fulfilling the mission of The ABPsi." The physical, mental and spiritual well being of people of African ancestry will be the focus of the convention. The workshops, think tanks, papers, symposia and poster sessions should address issues related to the methods, techniques and practices used to address the health and well being of members of our community over the past 41 years and projections for the future. Send all submissions and inquiries to
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Special "Early Bird" Registration Discount
Don't Delay... The Early Bird Registration Discount ends on April 30, 2010! Register on-line or submit a convention registration form and payment today!
Lodging Rates and Reservations
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
2233 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
For Reservations Call 1-800-233-1234 or www.hyatt.com
* Convention activties are in the hotel
Room Rates
Single/Double Occupancy $130.00
Triple/Quad Occupancy $140.00
*Student Rate $99.00
*Student Rooms are limited and are available on a first-come, first served basis
The discount will be in effect upon confirmation of student membership status
Be Sure to Mention that your Reservation is for the ABPsi Convention: Deadline for Special Convention Rate is July 7, 2010
For More Information visit www.abpsi.org
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