The American Psychiatric Association

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is a medical specialty society that represents nearly 36 000 psychiatrists from the United States and Canada, as well as around the globe. It is the longest serving medical specialty society. As a leader in the mental health field, the APA continually suppo...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Riba, Michelle B., Sharfstein, Steven S., Tasman, Allan
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Royal College of Psychiatrists 2005
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Associations and Collaborations
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6733140/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31507821
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Sumario:The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is a medical specialty society that represents nearly 36 000 psychiatrists from the United States and Canada, as well as around the globe. It is the longest serving medical specialty society. As a leader in the mental health field, the APA continually supports the diagnosis and treatment of patients with mental illnesses, including substance use disorders, and also supports prevention and research. The APA acts as an advocate for psychiatrists and their patients.

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