Health Disparities Resources

• Health disparities fact sheet
  APA fact sheet explaining what health disparities are and a brief history of disparities in the U.S.
• Health disparities and stress
  APA description of the different types of stress and how stress affects vulnerable populations.
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  Smoking Cessation Leadership Center documentation, including “Achieving Health Equity in Tobacco Control and Best Practices User Guide: Health Equity”.

• Stress and Health Disparities: Contexts, Mechanisms, and Interventions Among Racial/Ethnic Minority and Low-Socioeconomic Status Populations (APA report): The APA Working Group on Stress and Health Disparities has developed a report presenting a state-of-the-science overview of research examining stress as a driver of disparities in health, and offering recommendations for reducing stress affecting racial/ethnic minority and low socioeconomic status populations.
• Building Blocks for Preschool Success
  The Health Disparities Office has partnered with a multidisciplinary group of experts to compile resources on how best to eliminate preschool suspensions and expulsions, which disproportionately affect children of color, and keep our youngest learners in school.
• Health Disparities in Vulnerable Boys and Men
  Advocacy activities of the Health Disparities Office and members of its Working Group on Health Disparities in Boys and Men.
• Substance Use and Smoking Disparities Resources
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention materials to help patients quit smoking, as well as other smoking-related resources from APA’s Health Disparities Office.
• Obesity and Health Disparities
  The Health Disparities Office has partnered with other Public Interest offices and outside groups on the following resources and activities.

Growing up, boys often hear "Boys don't cry," a stereotypical statement and a test of manhood. However, this stigmatizes normal human emotions, negatively affecting boys and men. With this short film, APA seeks to change the landscape of emotions for boys and change how masculinity is interpreted. We want to let boys know that it is okay to show emotions.