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American Occupational Therapy Assocation advances the quality, availability, use, and support of occupational therapy through standard-setting, advocacy, education, and research on behalf of its members and the public.
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American Orthopsychiatric Association provides a common
ground for collaborative study, research, and knowledge concerning the
preventive, treatment, and advocacy approaches to mental health
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- The American Psychiatric Association is a medical specialty
society specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental
and emotional illnesses and substance use disorders.
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American Psychiatric Nurses Association provides leadership to advance psychiatric-mental health nursing practice,
improves mental health care for culturally diverse individuals, families,
groups and communities, and shapes health policies for the delivery of mental health services.
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- The American Psychological Association is the largest scientific and
professional organization respresenting psychology in the United States, working to advance psychology as a science, a profession, and a
means of promoting human welfare.
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Association for Psychological Science offers researchers and academics the
resources needed to advance professionally.
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American School Counselor Association is the national organization that
represents the profession of school counseling. ASCA focuses on providing
professional development, enhancing school counseling programs, and researching
effective school counseling practices. Their mission is to promote excellence in
professional school counseling and the development of all students.
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- The American
School Health Association unites the many
professionals working in schools who are committed to safeguarding
the health of school-aged children.
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- The Center for Adolescent Psychiatry focuses on teen, adolescence, and young adult issues, acting both as a professional network for its members and a specialized community dedicated to education development and advocacy of adolescents and the adolescent psychiatric field.
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Anxiety and Depression Association of America promotes the prevention and cure of
anxiety disorders and works to improve the lives of all people who suffer from them.
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- The Association for Retarded Citizens works through education,
research and advocacy to
improve the quality of life for
children and adults with
mental retardation and their
families and works to prevent
both the causes and the effects
of mental retardation
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Association of Clinicians for the Underserved is a non-profit,
multi-disciplinary organization with a primary emphasis on
clinicians who are providing health care to medically underserved
populations.
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Autism Society's mission is to promote lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the
autism spectrum and their families, to be fully included, participating members of their communities through advocacy,
public awareness, education, and research related to autism.
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- The Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivy Disorder is a national non-profit, organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD.
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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the nation's largest
patient-run, illness-specific organization. Their site contains information, advocacy, and support on the nature of depressive and
manic-depressive illnesses.
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Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health serves the needs of children with serious emotional, behavioral and mental disorders and their families. The FFCMH responds to mail, telephone, in-person and electronic inquires by providing publications, information on seminars, workshops, speaker's bureaus, crisis intervention and support groups.
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“Brain and Behavior Research Foundation is
the largest donor-supported organization in the world devoted exclusively to supporting
scientific research on brain disorders.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation's leading
grassroots advocacy organization solely dedicated to improving the
lives of persons with severe mental illnesses including schizophrenia,
bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness), major depression,
obsessive-compulsive disorder, and severe anxiety disorders.
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- The National Association for Down Syndrome aims to 1) promote an environment which fosters the growth and
development of people with Down syndrome to enable them to
achieve their full potential; 2) provide support and information on Down syndrome to parents; and 3)disseminate up-to-date information on Down syndrome
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- The National Association for Rural Mental Health seeks to
"develop and enhance rural mental health and substance abuse services and to support mental health providers in rural areas."
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National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders is the oldest national non-profit organization
helping eating disorder victims and their families. In addition to its free
hotline counseling, ANAD operates an international network of support
groups for sufferers and families, and offers referrals to health care
professionals, who treat eating disorders, across the U.S. and in fifteen
other countries.
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National Association of Private Schools for Exceptional Children is a non-profit association whose mission is to represent private special education centers and their leaders.
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- The National
Association of School Psychologists (NASP) promotes educationally and psychologically healthy
environments for all children and youth by implementing
research-based, effective programs that prevent problems,
enhance independence, and promote optimal learning. This is
accomplished through state-of-the-art research and training,
advocacy, ongoing program evaluation, and caring professional
service.
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National Association of State Mental Health Program Director identifies public mental health policy issues, and apprises its
members of research findings and best practices in the delivery of mental
health services. They also foster collaboration, provide consultation and technical
assistance, and promote effective management practices and financing mechanisms.
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National Attention Deficit Disorder Association is an organization
focused on the needs of adults and young adults with ADD/ADHD, and their children
and families.
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National Educational Association of Disabled Students is a consumer organization that encourages
the self-empowerment of post-secondary students with disabilities.
Their site contains information on services and programs for students with disabilities nationwide.
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- The School Social
Work Association of America serves school social workers in 50 states. Their mission is to promote the profession of School Social Work and the professional development of School Social Workers in order to enhance the educational experiences of students and their families. An excellent link to state and regional school social work associations.
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Social Phobia/Social Anxiety is a non-profit organization which seeks to meet the growing needs of people throughout
the world who have social phobia/social anxiety.
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Society for Adolescent Medicine is a multidisciplinary organization of professionals committed to improving the physical
and psychosocial health and well-being of all adolescents.
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Tourette Syndrome Association is the only national organization dedicated to providing up-to-date,
accurate information about Tourette Syndrome, its treatment, relevant scientific research, and consumer services.
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Volunteers of America (VOA) is a national, nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential.
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