Exam 12: Mental Health Organizations

The mission of the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) is "to promote the advancement of mental illness diagnosis, treatment of mental disorders, advocacy, and rehabilitation focused interventions worldwide."

The mission of the American Psychiatric Association is to "promote the highest level of awareness for individuals with mental disorders and their families."

The vision of the American Psychological Association (APA) is that it "aspires to excel as a valuable, effective and influential organization advancing psychiatry as a science."

The vision of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.

The mission of the American Psychological Association (APA) is "to advance the ________, ___________ and __________ of psychological science and knowledge to benefit society and improve lives."

The following phrases describe various organizations in mental health. Match the description with the organization. -A membership-based national professional organization of psychiatrists with one of its mission as promoting the highest quality care for individuals with mental illness, including substance-use disorders, and their families

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) was founded in:

The following phrases describe various organizations in mental health. Match the description with the organization. -A federal organization with the aim of preventing and treating mental illnesses through basic and clinical research

The eligibility requirement for membership in the American Psychiatric Association is completion of a residency program in psychiatry that is accredited by all of the following, except:

The committee or board in the American Psychological Association (APA) that reviews current and long-range policy and appraises the structure and function of the APA as a whole is known as the:

The American Psychiatric Association is the voice and conscience of modern psychology.

Discuss the mission and vision of the American Psychological Association.

The following phrases describe various organizations in mental health. Match the description with the organization. -A grassroots membership-based organization devoted to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illnesses

In 1946 the National Mental Health Act was signed into law. This act was designed to support the research, prevention, and treatment of mental illnesses and mandated the establishment of a National Mental Health Advisory Council to provide advice and to recommend grants and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to carry out an intramural research program.

The approximate current membership of the American Psychological Association (APA) is:

The mission of the American Academy of Psychotherapists is to invigorate the psychotherapist's quest for growth and excellence through authentic interpersonal engagement.

The following phrases describe various organizations in mental health. Match the description with the organization. -An international organization composed of members all over the world to prevent mental disorders, ensure proper treatment of mental disorders, and promote mental health

The following phrases describe various organizations in mental health. Match the description with the organization. -A membership-based national professional organization of individuals interested in public health

The earlier name of the American Psychiatric Association was:

Statement A: The American Psychiatric Association's vision is of a society that has available, accessible, quality psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. Statement B: The American Psychiatric Association is an organization of psychologists working together to ensure humane care and effective therapy for all persons with mental disorders and substance-use disorders.