American Psychiatric Association (APA)
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is a leading organization dedicated to advancing the field of psychiatry. It focuses on promoting mental health, supporting psychiatric education, and advocating for the profession. The APA provides resources for psychiatrists, residents, medical students, and the public, aiming to improve the understanding and treatment of mental health conditions. The APA's mission is to promote universal and equitable access to the highest quality care for all people affected by mental disorders, including substance use disorders, and to advance psychiatric education and research.
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
American Psychiatric Association (APA)
800 Maine Avenue, S.W., Suite 900, Washington, DC 20024
Products
Clinical practice guideline documents
Published clinical practice guideline documents and summaries for psychiatric conditions and treatments for use in clinical decision-making.
Policy and legal document repository
Searchable online database aggregating policy positions, position statements, amicus briefs and organizational resource documents to support policy research and advocacy.
Clinical implementation toolkits
Practical toolkits addressing clinical care in specific topic areas to support clinicians in practice, including perinatal mental health toolkits.
Annual meeting and conference materials
Curriculum, session recordings and event materials produced for annual professional meetings and other conferences.
Patient and family education resources
Web-based educational content for patients and families covering mental health conditions, treatments and supportive resources; includes multilingual materials.
Provider finder and directories
Online searchable provider locator and member directories to facilitate patient-provider connections and member networking.
Clinical practice guideline documents
Published clinical practice guideline documents and summaries for psychiatric conditions and treatments for use in clinical decision-making.
Policy and legal document repository
Searchable online database aggregating policy positions, position statements, amicus briefs and organizational resource documents to support policy research and advocacy.
Clinical implementation toolkits
Practical toolkits addressing clinical care in specific topic areas to support clinicians in practice, including perinatal mental health toolkits.
Annual meeting and conference materials
Curriculum, session recordings and event materials produced for annual professional meetings and other conferences.
Patient and family education resources
Web-based educational content for patients and families covering mental health conditions, treatments and supportive resources; includes multilingual materials.
Provider finder and directories
Online searchable provider locator and member directories to facilitate patient-provider connections and member networking.
Expertise Areas
- Clinical practice guideline development
- Continuing professional education and conference delivery
- On-demand education and multimedia distribution
- Registry and outcomes data platform management
Key Technologies
- Web-based clinical registries and outcomes databases
- On-demand learning platforms and multimedia distribution systems
- Telehealth platforms and asynchronous digital health tools
- AI governance frameworks and clinical algorithm assessment methods
Key People
APA CEO and Medical Director
APA CEO and Medical Director
News & Updates
APA Awards recognize psychiatrists and other mental health advocates for their contributions to the APA and the field of psychiatry, for career recognition, lifetime service, outstanding research, and other categories that improve the lives of people with mental illness.
The APA's Annual Meeting is a key event for psychiatrists to gather, learn, and discuss advancements in the field.
An upcoming conference focusing on mental health services and innovations.
Join APA Oct. 6-7 in Washington, D.C., for a unique opportunity to lobby members of Congress on issues that affect your practice and patients.
Participate in the fifth annual 5K and help bring more awareness to mental health inequities facing young people of color.
The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held from May 16 to May 20, 2026, focusing on the latest advancements in psychiatry.
APA Awards recognize psychiatrists and other mental health advocates for their contributions to the APA and the field of psychiatry, for career recognition, lifetime service, outstanding research, and other categories that improve the lives of people with mental illness.
The APA's Annual Meeting is a key event for psychiatrists to gather, learn, and discuss advancements in the field.
An upcoming conference focusing on mental health services and innovations.
Join APA Oct. 6-7 in Washington, D.C., for a unique opportunity to lobby members of Congress on issues that affect your practice and patients.
Participate in the fifth annual 5K and help bring more awareness to mental health inequities facing young people of color.
The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held from May 16 to May 20, 2026, focusing on the latest advancements in psychiatry.