American Psychiatric Association (APA) Company Research Report
Company Overview
Name
American Psychiatric Association (APA)
Mission
The mission of the American Psychiatric Association is to:
- Promote universal and equitable access to the highest quality care for all people affected by mental disorders, including substance use disorders.
- Promote psychiatric education and research.
- Advance and represent the profession of psychiatry.
- Serve the professional needs of its membership.
Founding and Founders
No information is available.
Key People in the Company
No information is available.
Headquarters
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is headquartered at 800 Maine Avenue, S.W., Suite 900, Washington, DC 20024.
Number of Employees
No information is available.
Revenue
No information is available.
Known For
The APA is recognized as the leading psychiatric organization in the world, known for advancing mental health as part of general health and well-being through its commitment to high quality patient care, ethical standards, and advocacy efforts.
Products
Overview
The APA does not offer traditional products but provides a range of professional resources, publications, and educational materials tailored to the psychiatric community and mental health advocacy.
Products and Key Features
- APA Journals: Regularly published journals, such as The American Journal of Psychiatry, feature research on diverse topics including substance use disorders and psychiatric services.
- DSM-5: Provides the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders for professionals in mental health.
- Continuing Medical Education (CME): Offers a platform for lifelong learning for psychiatric professionals.
- Policy Guidelines and Practice Resources: Supplies practice guidelines and resource documents for improved psychiatric care.
Recent Developments
Recent Developments
- New Publications: APA Publishing has released various books on subjects such as nature therapy, addiction and the law, psychopharmacology, and youth mental health.
- Research and Trends: Latest issues of APA journals delve into topics like suicide prevention and peer-run approaches.
- Polls and Surveys: Recent APA polls reflect public sentiment on mental health issues, such as mood changes due to seasonal time changes.
New Products
No information is available.
New Features
No information is available.
Partnerships
No information is available.
This report collates existing information on the American Psychiatric Association, as derived from the available resources provided. The APA plays a vital role in psychiatric practice, education, research, and policy making in the mental health field.
