American Psychiatric Association

VISION The American Psychiatric Association is to be the premier psychiatric organization that advances mental health as part of general health and well-being. 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; and - serve the professional needs of its membership. VALUES - High quality patient care - Highest ethical standards of professional conduct - Sensitivity and compassion for patients and their families - Health equity - Diversity and inclusion - Patient-centered treatment - Scientific research - Advocacy for patients - Advocacy for the profession - Lifelong professional learning - Collegiality - Respect for and collaboration with all health professionals GOALS - To promote the rights and best interests of patients and those actually or potentially making use of psychiatric services for mental illness, including substance use disorders. - To improve access to and quality of psychiatric services. - To improve research into all aspects of mental illness, including causes, prevention, and treatment of psychiatric disorders. - To improve psychiatric education and training. - To promote optimal conditions for practice and career satisfaction. - To foster collaboration among all who are concerned with medical, psychological, socio-cultural and legal aspects of mental health and illness. - To improve functioning of the APA in the service of its mission.