CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: Health Disparities in Boys & Men

[Announcement from SCRA-L]

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Health Disparities in Boys and Men

The American Psychological Association as part of its strategic initiative on health disparities is soliciting nominations for a Working Group on health disparities in boys and men.  Males from low socioeconomic backgrounds and racial/ethnic minority populations, in particular, experience poorer health, are more likely to engage in high risk behaviors, and are less likely to engage in behaviors that promote good health.  The Association is interested in researchers, practitioners and educators who are knowledgeable about the health and well-being of boys and men from underserved communities, especially factors related to stress,   substance use, trauma and violence, and interventions effective with males.  The major goals of the working group are to prepare a review of evidence-based interventions and policies effective in improving the health and well-being of boys and men from health priority populations (e.g., racial/ethnic minority, low SES) and to develop an action plan for the Association to increase psychology’s awareness of and involvement in efforts to improve the health and quality of life of vulnerable boys and men.

Working group members are required to attend one in-person meeting in Washington, DC, with meeting-related expenses reimbursed by APA. Members will primarily communicate via conference calls and email to accomplish the working group’s tasks.   It is anticipated that two years of service will be required for this work to be completed.

Candidates for the working group should be well-versed in the literature on boys and men from underserved populations. Candidates are asked to submit (1) a letter indicating their willingness to serve and detailing their particular expertise on the issue, and (2) a current CV, no later than November 7, 2012.  Individuals from under-represented and/diverse populations are especially encouraged to apply.  Materials should be sent to Patty DiSandro via email, pedisandro@apa.org.