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.