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Center for Quality Assessment and Improvement in Mental Health, CQAIMH
Based at the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital, CQAIMH develops and tests methods to evaluate the quality of mental health care. Inventory of mental health quality measures. Useful to clinicians, care managers, payers, services researchers, and others involved in the assessment and improvement of mental health care. Provides a Consumer Guide to Obtaining Quality Mental Health Care.
American Association for Therapeutic Humor
AATH. Therapeutic humor resources and articles. Develops and supports research into the use of humor in therapy.
Canadian Academy Of Geriatric Psychiatry (CAGP)
A national organization of psychiatrists dedicated to promoting mental health in the Canadian elderly population through clinical, educational and research activities of its members.
Global Neuroscience Initiative Foundation
An international charity organization for the advancement of neurological and mental health patient welfare, education, and research.
Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice in the UK
AFT members work to improve the standards of professional family therapy and systems practice by promoting family system ideas in practice, training, management and research.
United States of America Transactional Analysis Association
A community of psychotherapy professionals.
The National Coalition Of Mental Health Professionals And Consumers, Inc.
Professionals, consumers, and consumer advocates working to address the negative impact of managed care on patients and professionals in mental health care.
International Association For Regression Research and Therapies
Offers training, certification, conferences, continuing education, and publications.
National Organization on Drug-Induced Disorders
A non-profit orgnanization providing accurate information and support regarding drug-induced disorders, which include: Hallucinongen Persisting Perception Disorder, Depersonalization Disorder, and Hallucinogen-induced Psychosis.
American Psychotherapy Association
Membership information, newsletter, e-zine, and continuing education information.
International Society for Orthomolecular Medicine
Society to educate health professionals and the public in the benefits and practice of orthomolecular medicine through publications, conferences and seminars. Contains research, newsletters, journal, membership and conference information.
Minnesota Association of Community Mental Health Programs, Inc.
Non-profit organization dedicated to improving quality through education, public policy advocacy and member services.
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Professionally developed resources for practitioners and consumers of marriage and family therapy. Site also offers a search engine for finding a qualified therapist in your area.
Psychotherapists and Counsellors Association of Western Australia, Inc.
Information about counselling and psychotherapy including how to choose a therapist and a directory outlining the professional profiles of qualified counsellors and psychotherapists in Western Australia. (List in PDF format)
Mental Research Institute
Training, workshops, clinical services, and research in interactional/systemic studies, psychotherapy, and family therapy.
National Center for American Indian/Alaska Native Mental Health Research
Focusing specifically on these populations. Includes project descriptions and online journal.
Law and Psychiatry Institute
Provides a multidisciplinary approach to the field of forensic mental health.
American Board of Mental Health Specialists
Monitors professional standards and conduct.
National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists
The NACBT provides certification in cognitive-behavioral therapy, along with seminars and workshops.
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.
Based at the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital, CQAIMH develops and tests methods to evaluate the quality of mental health care. Inventory of mental health quality measures. Useful to clinicians, care managers, payers, services researchers, and others involved in the assessment and improvement of mental health care. Provides a Consumer Guide to Obtaining Quality Mental Health Care.
(Clicks: 726; Comments: 0; Added: 09-01-2006)
http://www.cqaimh.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.
(Clicks: 9,015; Comments: 0; Added: 07-18-2006)
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Canadian Academy Of Geriatric Psychiatry (CAGP)
A national organization of psychiatrists dedicated to promoting mental health in the Canadian elderly population through clinical, educational and research activities of its members.
(Clicks: 8,504; Comments: 0; Added: 01-20-2006)
http://www.cagp.ca/ -
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Global Neuroscience Initiative Foundation
An international charity organization for the advancement of neurological and mental health patient welfare, education, and research.
(Clicks: 5,558; Comments: 0; Added: 02-25-2006)
http://www.gnif.org -
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Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice in the UK
AFT members work to improve the standards of professional family therapy and systems practice by promoting family system ideas in practice, training, management and research.
(Clicks: 8,007; Comments: 0; Added: 06-18-2006)
http://www.aft.org.uk -
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United States of America Transactional Analysis Association
A community of psychotherapy professionals.
(Clicks: 5,010; Comments: 0; Added: 03-23-2006)
http://www.usataa.org/ -
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The National Coalition Of Mental Health Professionals And Consumers, Inc.
Professionals, consumers, and consumer advocates working to address the negative impact of managed care on patients and professionals in mental health care.
(Clicks: 1,006; Comments: 0; Added: 02-03-2006)
http://www.nomanagedcare.org/ -
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International Association For Regression Research and Therapies
Offers training, certification, conferences, continuing education, and publications.
(Clicks: 7,222; Comments: 0; Added: 10-01-2006)
http://www.iarrt.org -
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National Organization on Drug-Induced Disorders
A non-profit orgnanization providing accurate information and support regarding drug-induced disorders, which include: Hallucinongen Persisting Perception Disorder, Depersonalization Disorder, and Hallucinogen-induced Psychosis.
(Clicks: 1,689; Comments: 0; Added: 05-05-2006)
http://www.nodid.org -
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American Psychotherapy Association
Membership information, newsletter, e-zine, and continuing education information.
(Clicks: 7,508; Comments: 0; Added: 09-11-2006)
http://www.americanpsychotherapy.com/ -
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International Society for Orthomolecular Medicine
Society to educate health professionals and the public in the benefits and practice of orthomolecular medicine through publications, conferences and seminars. Contains research, newsletters, journal, membership and conference information.
(Clicks: 2,486; Comments: 0; Added: 05-02-2006)
http://www.orthomed.org/ -
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Minnesota Association of Community Mental Health Programs, Inc.
Non-profit organization dedicated to improving quality through education, public policy advocacy and member services.
(Clicks: 2,093; Comments: 0; Added: 09-13-2006)
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American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Professionally developed resources for practitioners and consumers of marriage and family therapy. Site also offers a search engine for finding a qualified therapist in your area.
(Clicks: 2,488; Comments: 0; Added: 02-10-2006)
http://www.aamft.org -
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Psychotherapists and Counsellors Association of Western Australia, Inc.
Information about counselling and psychotherapy including how to choose a therapist and a directory outlining the professional profiles of qualified counsellors and psychotherapists in Western Australia. (List in PDF format)
(Clicks: 5,028; Comments: 0; Added: 08-22-2006)
http://www.pacawa.iinet.net.au -
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Mental Research Institute
Training, workshops, clinical services, and research in interactional/systemic studies, psychotherapy, and family therapy.
(Clicks: 1,067; Comments: 0; Added: 03-14-2006)
http://www.mri.org -
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National Center for American Indian/Alaska Native Mental Health Research
Focusing specifically on these populations. Includes project descriptions and online journal.
(Clicks: 2,485; Comments: 0; Added: 05-29-2006)
http://www.uchsc.edu/ai/ncaianmhr -
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Law and Psychiatry Institute
Provides a multidisciplinary approach to the field of forensic mental health.
(Clicks: 6,453; Comments: 0; Added: 07-16-2006)
http://www.northshorelij.com/lawandpsych -
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American Board of Mental Health Specialists
Monitors professional standards and conduct.
(Clicks: 406; Comments: 0; Added: 12-27-2005)
http://www.abmhs.org -
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National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists
The NACBT provides certification in cognitive-behavioral therapy, along with seminars and workshops.
(Clicks: 1,410; Comments: 0; Added: 08-28-2006)
http://www.nacbt.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.
(Clicks: 3,269; Comments: 0; Added: 01-13-2006)
http://www.apa.org/ -
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