Focus on research with a developmental psychopathology orientation.

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.

Professional association for psychoanalysts worldwide. Online newsletter, forthcoming events, member services.

A non-profit organization in which horses are used in the treatment of mental health.

Credentialing organization for licensed psychologists. Provides free online searchable directory.

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.

Provides information about therapists, counsellors, and other practitioners who apply the theories of Humanistic Psychology to their work.

Training program for mental health professionals, and referral service in NYC area

Provides information about IPT and its clinical and research applications. It also provides background information and contact details for the Society.

AATH. Therapeutic humor resources and articles. Develops and supports research into the use of humor in therapy.

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.

Professionals, consumers, and consumer advocates working to address the negative impact of managed care on patients and professionals in mental health care.

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.

Enhances the profession of mental health counseling through advocacy, education and professional development.

Provides leadership, training, and research in measurement, assessment, and testing for counselors, educators and other professionals.

Addresses the professional needs and concerns of Veterans Affairs psychologists.

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.

Established to promote knowledge and research, develop theory, and ensure agreed standards of practice.

INPR is a member organization for those who study or treat relationships.

AFT members work to improve the standards of professional family therapy and systems practice by promoting family system ideas in practice, training, management and research.

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Education, advocacy, and information organization for professionals and consumers.

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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.

A scientific organization which facilitates international communication.

Provides a forum for academics, clinicians, consultants and others interested in working in and with organizations utilizing psychoanalytic concepts and insights.

Training, workshops, clinical services, and research in interactional/systemic studies, psychotherapy, and family therapy.

The NACBT provides certification in cognitive-behavioral therapy, along with seminars and workshops.

A non-profit organization founded to promote learning, healing, and creativity through the use of the sandtray.

A community of psychotherapy professionals.

National organization for mental health and substance abuse administrators, consumers, and family leaders.

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.

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.

Focusing specifically on these populations. Includes project descriptions and online journal.

Conference in Zadar, Croatia 2001. Applications accepted from Mediterranean countries and from other European countries, North America and Africa.

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.

A multidisciplinary membership association which focuses on clinical issues and social justice issues within the mental health care professions.

Post-graduate education and research in psychiatry, psychology, and allied disciplines associated with Kings College, London.

FACT's mission is to protect fair access to psychological and educational tests by properly trained professionals to better serve the public.

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.

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.

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.

EMDRIA promotes research and education.

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.

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.

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.

Association of therapists dedicated to improving therapy practices. Contains latest research on "what works" in therapy translated into principles for clinical practice.

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.

Links users to the Federal efforts to treat mental illnesses, promote mental health, and prevent the development or worsening of mental illness.

Offers training, certification, conferences, continuing education, and publications.

A collaborative organisation recognised for bridging science and service to improve the effectiveness of mental health services and policy decisions. Australia.

Association whose purpose is scientific research in the fields of psychiatry, psychopharmacology and social psychiatry.

A nonprofit trade association serving the education, advocacy and networking needs of more than 800 community providers of mental health and addiction treatment services.

Site of international psychomotor therapists. Information on upcoming events. In English, French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese.

Learn about patient's rights. Visit the museums. Get advice on dealing with medication side effects.

Public and members areas including mental health related articles and official documents.

Caring for the health and mental needs of survivors of mass violence and torture, through a combined practice of clinical experience and medical research.

Patients rights advocacy group comprised of mental health professionals and public citizens aimed at insuring quality patient care in public psychiatric facilities.

The site lists hypnotherapists that are certified by SHEB. Also lists the requirements for membership, frequently asked questions about hypnotherapy and links to another complementary web sites.

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.

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.

A multi-disciplinary group committed to the art and science of psychotherapy.

A national organization of psychiatrists dedicated to promoting mental health in the Canadian elderly population through clinical, educational and research activities of its members.

Main professional organisation of psychotherapists and counsellors in UK. Own code of conduct and independent complaints procedure to protect both practitioners and patients.

Conducting research into safer treatments for schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder and ADHD, particularly in connection with dietary lipids and oxidative stress.

Non-profit organization dedicated to improving quality through education, public policy advocacy and member services.

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.

Membership information, newsletter, e-zine, and continuing education information.

A professional association of mental health clinicians dedicated to the support and development of psychotherapy.

Institute for Training in Psychodynamics - Provides information about seminars, psychoanalysis & related Material

Establishing standards for providers nationwide. Provides research, self-help articles, CDs, videos and client books.

Forum of information and training for service providers offering assistance to relatives.

Provides a multidisciplinary approach to the field of forensic mental health.

A self advocacy group for people with learning disabilities.

New school of medical thought and practice.

Promotes awareness, prevention and treatment of depression, anxiety and panic attack disorders in their medical and social aspects.

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.

An Australian, non-governmental agency offering services for mental health consumers in the Canberra region.

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.

Professional certification for counselors and addiction therapists.

A non-profit agency providing support and services to those suffering from mental illness.

Resolving childhood abuse and associated disorders.

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.

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Professional association supports research in medical psychiatry with humanitarian, emotional, psychological, and socio-cultural orientation.

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)

An international charity organization for the advancement of neurological and mental health patient welfare, education, and research.

An international association of mental health professionals international for ethical and critical psychotherapy. Description of core values, registry (free of charge)and TCP (Transtherapy Committed Professional)certificate.

Promotes a program which provides training in the psychodamatic method, lists workshop locations and dates, offers bios of trainers, and a guide to training.