Taking Science to the streets
Direct Action
Accessibility and implementation of evidence-based psychological principles faces major challenges, especially in communities and populations experiencing crises, discrimination, and lack of resources.
APF Direct Action moves high-quality psychological research out of journals and into real-world use, because communities need care now. We’re bridging the gap between research and reality, because care in action moves the world forward.
What is Direct Action?
Accessibility and implementation of evidence-based psychological principles faces major challenges, especially in communities and populations experiencing crises, discrimination, and lack of resources.
APF Direct Action seeks to alleviate these issues by funding innovative interventions, based in psychological knowledge, that directly address pressing needs of communities.
Impact
Featured Resources
APF Direct Action: Making Community Impact through Corporate Philanthropy
Longtime APF supporter, psychologist, corporate leader, and Direct Action Cabinet Co-Chair Dr. Jana Martin explores the evolving role of corporate philanthropy, and why investing in psychology matters now more than ever.
Community First: The Importance of Community Engaged Research with Transgender and Nonbinary Communities
APF Springfield Committee Member Dr. Jae Puckett explores the importance of, and strategies for, community-engaged research with transgender and nonbinary (TNB) communities.
The Power of Being Seen: Pride & Mental Health Care
Dr. Lindsey Buckman has built her career around being the kind of provider who meets people where they are. From her early training in trans-affirming care and HIV/AIDS services at the Los Angeles LGBT Center, to her current work supporting individuals and couples through fertility, family-building, chronic illness, and identity-related challenges, she has dedicated her career to helping people feel seen, supported, and empowered to live authentic, fulfilling lives.
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