Organization Profile
The American Psychiatric Association
Organization Overview
The APA is an organization of psychiatrists working together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental illness, including substance use disorders. It is the voice and conscience of modern psychiatry. Its vision is a society that has available, accessible quality psychiatric diagnosis and treatment.
The mission of the APA is to promote the highest quality care for individuals with mental illness, including substance use disorders, and their families.