The American Psychiatric Association is a medical specialty society recognized world-wide. Its over 38,000 U.S. and international member physicians work together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorder, including mental retardation and substance-related disorders. It is the voice and conscience of modern psychiatry. Its vision is a society that has available, accessible quality psychiatric diagnosis and treatment.Vision

The American Psychiatric Association is an organization of psychiatrists working together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorders, including mental retardation and substance-related disorders. It is the voice and conscience of modern psychiatry. Its vision is a society that has available, accessible quality psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. Mission

The mission of the American Psychiatric Association is to:
* promote the highest quality care for individuals with mental disorders (including mental retardation and substance-related disorders) and their families;
* promote psychiatric education and research;
* advance and represent the profession of psychiatry; and
* serve the professional needs of its membership.

For more information visit American Psychiatric Association Website.