- Academy of Clinical Psychology
Association of clinical psychologists, recognized as specialists by virtue of having received Board Certification in Clinical Psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). http://www.aclinp.org/index.htm - American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
AACAP. Membership information and benefits, news, publications, research and training. Child and adolescent psychiatry definition and FAQ, glossary of symptoms and illnesses, public health issues, and publications catalog. http://www.aacap.org/ - American Academy of Psychotherapists
American Academy of Psychotherapists (AAP): To enhance the person of the psychotherapist. AAP is a multi-disci- plinary group of caring therapists who are committed to the art and science of psychotherapy. http://www.aapweb.com/ - American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
AAGP is a national association representing and serving its members and the field of geriatric psychiatry. It is dedicated to promoting the mental health and well being of older people and improving the care of those with late life mental disorders. http://www.aagpgpa.org/ - American Counseling Association
The ACA promotes the counseling profession through work in advocacy, research and professional standards. The site has general information and on-line skill expansion courses. http://www.counseling.org/ - American Orthopsychiatric Association
A multidisciplinary membership association which focuses on clinical issues and social justice issues within the mental health care professions. http://www.amerortho.org/ - American Psychiatric Association
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) has 38,000 U.S. and international member physicians with the goal of ensuring humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorder, including mental retardation and substance-related disorders. http://www.psych.org/ - American Psychiatric Foundation
Provides grant support for programs in public eEducation that increase awareness and understanding of mental disorders, aAdvocacy initiatives that empower patients and their families to make informed healthcare choices, and rResearch focused on the treatment and prevention of mental illness. http://www.psychfoundation.org/ - American Psychological Association
Promotes research and represents the professional interests of psychologists in the United States. Includes information on publications and conferences, and a find-a-psychologist referral feature. http://www.apa.org/ - Association for Birth Psychology
The first organization of professionals interested in the psychological impact of pregnancy, birth, and the perinatal period on personality. Research and clinical practice of psychotherapy and empirical investigation of the fetus, pregnancy, parents, and obstetical considerations. http://BirthPsychology.org/ - Center for Quality Assessment and Improvement in Mental Health, CQAIMH
Based at the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital, CQAIMH develops and tests methods to evaluate the quality of mental health care. Inventory of mental health quality measures. Useful to clinicians, care managers, payers, services researchers, and others involved in the assessment and improvement of mental health care. Provides a Consumer Guide to Obtaining Quality Mental Health Care. http://www.cqaimh.org - Christian Medical Foundation Intl.
New school of medical thought and practice, Logopsychosomatic Medicine, originated by Dr. William Standish Reed, president of Christian Medical Foundation for the past 40 years. http://www.cmfintl.org - Community Options
Incorporated on February 9, 1989 to develop residential and employment supports for people with severe disabilities, utilizing technology and training. Serving 11 states. http://www.comopdonations.org/ |