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Position Statement on Voter Suppression in the United States and the Impact on Mental Health
Introduction The Global Alliance for Behavioral Health and Social Justice is a behavioral health organization that embeds its work in human…
Resolution on the Well-being of Youth Who Identify as Transgender or Gender Diverse (TGD) in the United States
Excerpt We are deeply concerned that as of April 2021, 33 states have introduced legislation (more than 100 bills) that will…
LGBTQ+ Task Force Recommendations for the New Administration
Discrimination against individuals identifying as LGBTQ+ has been associated with higher rates of mental health disorders, violence, homelessness, substance use, and suicide. The Global…
Recommendations for the New Administration
For 98 years, the Global Alliance for Behavioral Health and Social Justice (formerly the American Orthopsychiatric Association) has brought together psychologists,…
Defending Our Democracy
On Saturday, January 9, 2021, the Global Alliance issued a statement entitled “Defending Our Democracy” in response to the events in…
Resolution on Human Rights of Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities in the Criminal Justice System
Excerpt In support of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, we are gravely concerned that individuals…
Did You Know? COVID-19
Adapted from our Did You Know Newsletter, this post highlights the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on health and human rights. Our COVID-19 post from…
Resolution on COVID-19 and Justice-Involved Populations
Excerpt In keeping with our values, we are gravely concerned about the lack of action and oversight directed at those who…
COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 is a public health challenge that is threatening the health and well-being of citizens globally. In this time of uncertainty,…
Resolution on Protecting LGBTQ+ Minors & Young Adults from Conversion Therapy Practices
Excerpt As a behavioral health organization that embeds its work in principles of human rights, respect, and self-determination, the Global Alliance…
GA at UN: A Decade of Action
Pathfinders hosted the evening A Decade of Action: Accelerating Action to build Peaceful, Just, and Inclusive Societies which are Free from…
GA at UN: Civil Society Engagement Mechanism
The Civil Society Engagement Mechanism for UHC 2030 (CSEM), which the Global Alliance is a member of, held an interactive session this…