1. 2017
MEDIA BRIEF

2. Black Psychiatrists of America, Inc.
A professional medical association founded in 1969 to foster the science and progress of the medical specialty of psychiatry with special emphasis placed on meeting the mental health needs of ethnic minority groups, especially those in the African Diaspora, the poor, and oppressed.

3. MISSION
The mission of the Black Psychiatrists of America is to address issues affecting the mental health of African-Americans and African people worldwide as well as to provide a forum of continuing education for those who provide psychiatric care to these population groups.

4. OBJECTIVES
To improve the treatment, rehabilitation and care of the mentally ill and emotionally distressed with special emphasis on the particular needs of ethnic minority groups, the poor, and oppressed.
To promote research and professional education in psychiatry vital to the mental health needs of ethnic minorities, the poor and oppressed.
To make psychiatric knowledge available and promote information exchange to other health care professionals, as well as foster cooperation among those concerned with the medical, psychological, social, and legal aspects of mental health with special emphasis on ethnic minorities, the poor, and oppressed.
To establish and support standards of care and quality assurance in the delivery of psychiatric services and facilities management.
To develop and implement programs that work to eliminate racial and ethnic discrimination, prejudicial practices as well as make psychiatric knowledge available to the general public as well as health professionals.

5. Membership 75% General 15% Residents 5% Associate
(Members In Training)
5% Associate
(Non-Psychiatric Health
Professionals)
5% Student
(Medical & Allied Health)

6. Membership Breakdown

7. Member Geographic Distribution
85% USA
10% Caribbean
4% Africa
1% Central &
South America

8. Organizational Operations
Programs & Activities
Chapters
Committees
Executive Board

9. Year Round Media Opportunities
Quarterly Newsletter
Conferences
Web Site
Annual Mental Health Forum
Community Outreach Programs
Special Events

10. Types of Media & Funding Opportunities
Sponsorships
Advertisements
In Kind Donations
Volunteerism

11. Monthly Contact Statistics

12. Web Advertising Rate Chart
Job Postings*
Regular Ads*
Educational
Conference
Program Book
Sponsorships
$175
(Non-Profits)
$350.00
(Non-Profits
1/4 page
Member - $290
Non-member - $450
Advertisements are included in sponsorship packages based on category levels.
$350
$500
1/2 page
Member - $375
Non-member - $575
(Call For Details)
$50 Additional Month
$75 Additional Month
Full Page
Member - $500
Non-member - $750
* Per e-blast w/website posting per month
* Per e-blast w/ website postings per month
Inside Back Cover
Member - $750
Non-member - $900
Applies to newsletter rates
Ads in all categories must be in pdf
Color ads in all categories must be embedded and be CMYK and not RGB
Black & White Only
Add 25% for color
Fonts & Photos must be embedded with photos at least 300 dpi

13. Why Advertize with BPA?
Achieve a great return on your investment dollars
Reach a segmented global market of key decision makers
Cultivate global strategic partnerships
Demonstrate your commitment to mental health concerns worldwide.