APAPAC Supports New Jersey Congressman

Thomas Newmark, M.D. (right), a member of the New Jersey Psychiatric Association, presents New Jersey Rep. Robert Andrews (D) with a contribution from APA's political action committee, APAPAC. Andrews is the ranking minority member of the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations of the House Education and the Workforce Committee. This subcommittee shares jurisdiction over the mental health parity issue for which APA advocates. The presentation was made locally and is part of an ongoing APAPAC program in which APA members educate federal legislators and policymakers about mental health issues.