The National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors For the collective interests of State Mental Health Authorities and their directors at the national level. NASMHPD analyzes trends in the delivery and financing of mental health services and builds and disseminates knowledge and experience reflecting the integration of public mental health programming in evolving healthcare environments.
National Mental Health Association Dedicated to promoting mental health, preventing mental disorders and achieving victory over mental illnesses through advocacy, education, research and service. News, event calendar, position statements, history, mental health facts, donation information.
National Institute of Mental Health Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of various mental illnesses. Included are brochures and information sheets, reports, press releases, fact sheets, and other educational materials.
American Psychiatric Association U.S. and international members with the goal of ensuring humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorder, including mental retardation and substance-related disorders.
Society of Biological Psychiatry Professional association supports research in medical psychiatry with humanitarian, emotional, psychological, and socio-cultural orientation.
The National Register On the Web Credentialing organization for licensed psychologists. Provides free online searchable directory.
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.
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Professionally developed resources for practitioners and consumers of marriage and family therapy. Site also offers a search engine for finding a qualified therapist in your area.
Association of Mormon Counselors and Psychotherapists An international professional organization of mental health professionals whose common bond is adherence to the principles and standards of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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.
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.
Association for Assessment in Counseling Provides leadership, training, and research in measurement, assessment, and testing for counselors, educators and other professionals.
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.
Silvan S. Tomkins Institute Dedicated to the enhancement of the understanding of human emotion. Supports research on affect theory and script theory. Articles, publications, audio and videos tapes, membership information, and study groups.
The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress A multidisciplinary network of professionals committed to the advancement of intervention for survivors of trauma. Members in every state of the United States and over 40 foreign countries.
The Psychiatry Research Trust A charity that raises funds for mental illness and brain disease research at a centre for psychiatric and psychological medicine. Contains information for the public written by leading experts.
American Orthopsychiatric Association A multidisciplinary membership association which focuses on clinical issues and social justice issues within the mental health care professions.
National Stigma Clearinghouse Focuses on inaccurate images of mental illness in news, advertising, and entertainment media. This association provides this information on request to mental health organizations, educators, consumers, families, students, researchers, and professionals in the mental health field.
Intentional Care Performance Standards These standards help bridge the gap between the principles of recovery and empowerment and the real-world application of these principles in the everyday work of direct service staff and their supervisors. They were developed by Advocates, Inc. and Patricia E. Deegan, Ph.D.
TheArcLink Incorporated Non-profit advocacy organization with a national database listing providers of home and community-based services for people with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. News, links, glossary, sponsors, and resources.
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.
Screening for Mental Health Organization dedicated to coordinating nationwide mental health screening programs and to ensure cooperation, professionalism, and accountability in mental illness screenings. Contains support information for setting up screenings for specific disorders.
Institute for the Study of Therapeutic Change Association of therapists dedicated to improving therapy practices. Contains latest research on "what works" in therapy translated into principles for clinical practice.
International Society for Orthomolecular Medicine Society to educate health professionals and the public in the benefits and practice of orthomolecular medicine through publications, conferences and seminars. Contains research, newsletters, journal, membership and conference information.
Center for Mental Health Services Links users to the Federal efforts to treat mental illnesses, promote mental health, and prevent the development or worsening of mental illness.
Psychiatric Studies Centre Association whose purpose is scientific research in the fields of psychiatry, psychopharmacology and social psychiatry.
National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare A nonprofit trade association serving the education, advocacy and networking needs of more than 800 community providers of mental health and addiction treatment services.
Harvard Program in Refugee Trauma Caring for the health and mental needs of survivors of mass violence and torture, through a combined practice of clinical experience and medical research.
Psychogeriatrics A public service of the International Psychogeriatric Association. Meeting schedule and news releases.
World Federation for Mental Health Seeks to improve mental health services, reduce the stigma associated with mental and emotional disorders, protect human rights of the mentally ill, promote mental health, and identify mental health issues.
American Psychiatric Foundation Provides grant support for programs in public education that increase awareness and understanding of mental disorders, advocacy initiatives that empower patients and their families to make informed healthcare choices, and research focused on the treatment and prevention of mental illness.
Ness Foundation Conducting research into safer treatments for schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder and ADHD, particularly in connection with dietary lipids and oxidative stress.
Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study Seattle-based, non-profit, interdisciplinary organization that includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors and nurses. Dedicated to making psychoanalytic knowledge available and useful to interested professionals.
Depression Research Association Promotes awareness, prevention and treatment of depression, anxiety and panic attack disorders in their medical and social aspects.
Mental Health Foundation An Australian, non-governmental agency offering services for mental health consumers in the Canberra region.
GATES Support Project A mental health charity based in Lewisham, London, U.K. Services include computer training, guidance, and support to help people move into education, voluntary work, and/or paid employment.
British Hypnotherapy Association An organization of practitioners who have had at least four years of relevant training and who comply with professional standards of competence and ethics in hypnotherapy.
Chinese-American Mental Health Network (CAMHN) CAMHN is a non-profit organization founded by mental health professionals in the California Bay Area whose mission is to provide leadership in the promotion of culturally competent mental health services to Chinese-Americans.
Psychotherapists and Counsellors Association of Western Australia, Inc. Information about counselling and psychotherapy including how to choose a therapist and a directory outlining the professional profiles of qualified counsellors and psychotherapists in Western Australia. (List in PDF format)
Canadian Academy Of Geriatric Psychiatry (CAGP) A national organization of psychiatrists dedicated to promoting mental health in the Canadian elderly population through clinical, educational and research activities of its members.
Mind The National Association for Mental Health in the United Kingdom campaigns on behalf of those with mental illness. Includes mission statement, policies, and contact information.
National Organization on Drug-Induced Disorders A non-profit orgnanization providing accurate information and support regarding drug-induced disorders, which include: Hallucinongen Persisting Perception Disorder, Depersonalization Disorder, and Hallucinogen-induced Psychosis.
National Alliance for Counselors Dedicated primarily to the advancement of the professional within the disciplines of clinical mental health, psychiatric treatment, counseling, education, habilitation, and criminal justice. One of its primary functions is to operate as a Board of Examiners.
Global Neuroscience Initiative Foundation An international charity organization for the advancement of neurological and mental health patient welfare, education, and research.
National psychodrama training center Promotes a program which provides training in the psychodamatic method, lists workshop locations and dates, offers bios of trainers, and a guide to training.
