Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Native Community Advancement in Psychology (ANCAP)
Program History
As subtly reflected by the Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Native Community Advancement in Psychology (ANCAP) program logo, the Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ's ANCAP program is the rebirth of a past, similar program known as Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Natives into Psychology (ANPsych). The ANCAP program is the revitalization of ANPsych, with a similar yet unique mission.
Program Mission & Goals
In brief, ANCAP seeks to address behavioral and mental health issues and promote wellness among Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Native communities. Toward this mission, we strive to accomplish a variety of community- and student-oriented goals, including:
- Enhance cultural pride and connectedness (i.e., collective self-esteem) among Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Native students;
- Reduce disparities regarding the number of Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Native behavioral health researchers, providers, and leaders through recruiting, retaining, and training Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Native students in the field of psychology;
- Enhance the cultural sensitivity, appropriateness, and applicability of behavioral health research and services for Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Natives;
- Provide mentorship and support for members across academic, social, and cultural domains, particularly Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Native undergraduate and graduate psychology students; and
- Engage in outreach efforts to urban and rural high schools, UA campuses, and Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Native corporations and communities.