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American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
AACAP. Membership information and benefits, news, publications, research and training. Child and adolescent psychiatry definition and FAQ, glossary of symptoms and illnesses, public health issues, and publications catalog.
http://www.aacap.org/
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American Academy of Psychotherapists
American Academy of Psychotherapists (AAP): To enhance the person of the psychotherapist. AAP is a multi-disci- plinary group of caring therapists who are committed to the art and science of psychotherapy.
http://www.aapweb.com/
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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.
http://www.aagpgpa.org/
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American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Professional association for the field of marriage and family therapy.
http://www.aamft.org
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American Association for Therapeutic Humor
AATH. Therapeutic humor resources and articles. Develops and supports research into the use of humor in therapy.
http://aath.org/
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American Association of Anger Management Providers
The American Association of Anger Management Providers is committed to establishing standards for providers nationwide. Provides research, self-help articles, CDs, videos and client books for persons experiencing problems in managing anger.
http://www.angermanagementproviders.com
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American College of Mental Health Administration
National organization for mental health and substance abuse administrators, consumers, and family leaders.
http://www.acmha.org
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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.
http://www.counseling.org/
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American Mental Health Counselors Association
Enhances the profession of mental health counseling through advocacy, education and professional development.
http://www.amhca.org
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American Orthopsychiatric Association
A multidisciplinary membership association which focuses on clinical issues and social justice issues within the mental health care professions.
http://www.amerortho.org/
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American Psychiatric Association
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) has 38,000 U.S. and international member physicians with the goal of ensuring humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorder, including mental retardation and substance-related disorders.
http://www.psych.org/
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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.
http://www.psychfoundation.org/
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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.
http://www.apa.org/
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American Psychotherapy Association
Membership information, newsletter, e-zine, and continuing education information.
http://www.americanpsychotherapy.com/
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APA Division 42: Psychologists in Independent Practice
Public and members areas including mental health related articles and official documents.
http://www.division42.org/
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Associacao dos Pais e Amigos dos Excepcionais SP
APAE de S?o Paulo e' uma entidade particular, de carater filantropico, que atende a pessoa portadora de deficiencia mental, do Estado e do Municipio.
http://www.apaesp.org.br/
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Association for Assessment in Counseling
Provides leadership, training, and research in measurement, assessment, and testing for counselors, educators and other professionals.
http://aac.ncat.edu/
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Association for Death Education and Counseling
ADEC is dedicated to improving the quality of education, counseling, and care-giving.
http://www.adec.org/
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Association for Psychological Therapists
APT is an independent organisation, founded in 1981, dedicated to providing top-quality training for the helping professions nurses, social workers, probation officers, occupational therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists and many others.
http://www.apt.ac
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Association of Humanistic Psychology Practitioners
Provides information about therapists, counsellors, and other practitioners who apply the theories of Humanistic Psychology to their work.
http://www.ahpp.org
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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.
http://www.amcap.net
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Association of VA Psychologist Leaders
Addresses the professional needs and concerns of Veterans Affairs psychologists.
http://www.avapl.org/
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Australasian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
researching and advancing the knowledge of the nature and consequences of highly stressful experiences.
http://www.astss.org.au/
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Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
U.S. nonprofit legal advocacy organization for low-income children and adults with mental disabilities.
http://www.bazelon.org/
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Center for Hope - Darien, Connecticut
provides professional counselling to those dealing with a life threatening illness or any other bereavement issues.
http://www.centerforhope.org/
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Child Development Research (CDR)
dedicated to restoring and preserving the mental health of children, especially those who have suffered under the extreme trauma of organized persecution.
http://www.cdrchildsurvivor.org/
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Coalition of Voluntary Mental Health Agencies
nonprofit umbrella organization for local mental health providers that is dedicated to preserving funding for organizations that aid persons with mental illness and eliminating stigma.
http://www.cvmha.org/
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Community Access
a nonprofit agency providing housing and advocacy for people with psychiatric disabilities.
http://www.cairn.org/
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CQAIMH
Based at the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital.
http://www.cqaimh.org
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Devereux Foundation
Non-profit provider of treatment programs for individuals of all ages with emotional, behavioral, and developmental disabilities-offers services in hospital, campus-based, community, and outpatient.
http://www.devereux.org/
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Directions for Mental Health
information about mental health services.
http://www.directionsmh.org/
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DMDA Metro Atlanta
Provides support groups in metro Atlanta for people with depression or bipolar disorder and their family and friends.
http://www.atlantamoodsupport.com
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Dual Diagnosis Recovery Network
provides advocacy, self help, information, and referrals.
http://www.dualdiagnosis.org/
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Eire.Org
providing free Internet support for Irish support groups related to health.
http://www.eire.org/
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EMDRIA
A membership organization of mental health professionals dedicated to the highest standards of excellence and integrity in EMDR.
http://www.emdria.org/
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Empower Colorado
organization created for the advocacy, support, and education of families of children with neurobiological or biological brain disorders.
http://www.empowercolorado.com/
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Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association
A non-profit organization for the field of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP), a growing field in which horses are used as an effective tool in the treatment of mental health.
http://www.eagala.org
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European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA)
Established to promote knowledge and research on Transactional Analysis, develop its theory, and ensure agreed standards of practice.
http://www.eatanews.org/
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Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
national parent-run organization focused on the needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental disorders and their families.
http://www.ffcmh.org/
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Freedom From Fear
a nonprofit organization acting as advocate for those suffering from anxiety and depressive disorders. Includes resources, a message board, and programs.
http://www.freedomfromfear.org/
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Freedom Quest
nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support, and advocacy organization providing free online peer and professional counseling.
http://www.thera-chat.org/
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Gestalt Center for Psychotherapy and Training
Gestalt therapy training program for mental health professionals and referral service to Gestalt trained therapists in NYC area
http://www.gestaltnyc.org
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Glendon Association
provides educational resources, information and training to mental health professionals who serve individuals at risk for child abuse, suicide and family violence.
http://www.glendon.org/
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Harvard Program in Refugee Trauma
Harvard Program in Refugee Trauma has spent 25 years caring for the health and mental needs of survivors of mass violence and torture, through a combined practice of clinical experience and medical research.
http://www.hprt-cambridge.org
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Inclusion Europe
European Association of the International League of Societies for Persons with Mental Handicap.
http://www.inclusion-europe.org/
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Institute for Integrative Psychotherapy
Integrative Psychotherapy's guiding principle is that the decisions made and beliefs formed during one's formative years continue to shape and influence one's perceptions, feelings and behaviors throughout life.
http://integrativetherapy.com
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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.
http://www.talkingcure.com/
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Institute for Training in Psychodynamics
Institute for Training in Psychodynamics - Provides information about seminars, psychoanalysis & related Material.
http://www.psychoanalysis.edu.gr/
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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.
http://www.intentionalcare.org/
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International Association For Regression Research and Therapies
Offers training, certification, conferences, continuing education, and publications.
http://www.iarrt.org
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