The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Recognizes National Mental Health Awareness Month. Learn more by visiting the website at http://www.thechicagoschool.edu/Home

1. TCSPP Recognizes National Mental Health Awareness Month
05/07/2014
Events scheduled in Southern California, Chicago and Washington, D.C.
(LOS ANGELES) (May 7, 2014)—According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), nearly 60 million
Americans experience a mental health condition every year. Regardless of race, age, religion or economic
status, mental illness impacts the lives of at least one in four adults and one in 10 children across the U.S. In
recognition of National Mental Health Awareness Month, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
(TCSPP)—the leading nonprofit national graduate school devoted exclusively to psychology and related
behavioral and health sciences—will host events across all campuses, and in the broader community,
highlighting an array of mental health issues and topics. TCSPP faculty and other mental health experts will lend
their expertise and experience to help audiences become more enlightened and informed about mental illness
to help reduce the stigma that persists today. Events include:
Drugs and Substance Abuse among Asian Pacific Americans
TCSPP Washington, D. C. Campus
901 15th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
The APA Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs in partnership with TCSPP hosts this community forum to raise
awareness about the physiological impact of substance abuse and addiction among Asian­Americans and
Pacific Islanders.
● Friday, May 16 (12:00 p.m.—1:30 p.m.)
● RSVP via email
Domestic Violence: An Introductory Psycho Legal Discussion
TCSPP Westwood Branch Campus (and webinar)
1145 Gayley Ave #322
Los Angeles, California
The Chicago School’s Forensic Psychology Department discusses the incidence and impact of domestic
violence across diverse populations, as well as federal domestic violence laws and court policies. RSVP
Required (Note: Must RSVP to receive webinar information)
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About The Chicago School of Professional Psychology:
Founded in 1979 and celebrating 35 years, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) is a
nonprofit, private graduate school devoted exclusively to psychology and related behavioral and health sciences.
It serves more than 4,500 students across campuses in Chicago; Los Angeles (with branches in Irvine and
Westwood); and Washington D.C., as well as online programs. The institution is accredited by the Western
Association of Schools and Colleges, and the Clinical Psychology doctoral program offered at the Chicago
Campus is accredited by the American Psychological Association. A member of the National Council of Schools
and Programs of Professional Psychology, TCSPP is recognized for its distinguished service and outstanding
contributions to cultural diversity and advocacy. The community service initiatives on the Chicago Campus have
also earned recognition on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for six consecutive
years, and the Los Angeles Campus gained its first award in 2013. With more than 20 graduate degree
programs, thousands of hours of real­world training, and a wealth of international opportunities, TCSPP is a
leader in professional psychology education. To learn more, visit www.thechicagoschool.edu.