Graduate Student Advocacy Group

The goals of our graduate student advocacy group are to provide opportunities to advance psychological health, to increase awareness about mental health issues, and to reduce stigma surrounding mental illnesses through community outreach, public education, and legislative advocacy. 

President: Christopher Penn   Secretary: Emily Atkinson

Members: Anita Adams, Holley Allen, Pevitr Bansal, Emily Fenlon, Martina Fruhbauerova, Elana Gloger, Mary Levi, Jesse McCann, Michelle Smith, Nicole Stumpp, Hannah Wild

Mental Health Awareness Events 
January - Kentucky Legislative Session Begins
February - Psychology Day at the Kentucky State Capitol
March - Brain Injury Awareness Month
April - National Child Abuse Prevention Month
May - Mental Health Month
June - PTSD Awareness Month
July - BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month
September - National Recovery Month
October - Mental Illness Awareness Week
October - NAMI Walks Your Way - NAMI Lexington, KY
November - Kentucky Psychological Association Annual Conference - register at kpa.org

Community Outreach and Education
Education on managing stress and anxiety for University of Kentucky Greek Life organizations
Volunteer service at Greenhouse 17 domestic violence shelter
Clothing drive for psychiatric patients at Eastern State Hospital
National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMIWalks 

Kentucky Psychological Association
The easiest way for psychologists and psychology students to advocate for mental health issues is to join the Kentucky Psychological Association (KPA). Throughout the year, KPA works to advocate for Kentucky psychologists and their clients by supporting mental health legislation and working with a variety of advocacy organizations throughout the state. 
Click here to join KPA today!