About Us
The African Psychological Network (APN) is a collective of psychologists, educators, mental health clinicians, and students with ties and interest in promoting the mental health of Africans.
APN was founded initially as Network of African Psychologists in APA Division 17’s International Section by Arlette Ngoubene-Atioky of Chatham University, and Innocent Okozi of The Catholic Diocese of Portland, Maine. The organization changed its name to African Psychological Network on May 20th, 2020, and a constitution was established and adopted on November 26th, 2020.
Mission and Purpose
The African Psychological Network unites members, students, and affiliates with ties and interest of mental health promotion in/for the African continent. The network will:
Facilitate professional exchanges among psychologists and international students from the African continent
Promote mentorship and leadership involvement of African psychologists in the United States
Help develop study abroad and research collaborations between African psychologists in the United States and abroad, particularly those residing in the African continent Increase attention, dissemination of information, and/or coordination of resources allocated for crisis situations in various African countries
Strengthen advocacy and research pertaining to the psychological wellbeing and healthy functioning of African immigrants and refugees
Increase understanding of African cultural practices as it relates to mental health
Permit the development of a forum to address the specific needs and concerns of African psychologists residing in the United States.