美國精神醫學學會
成立時間 | 1844年(1844) |
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總部 | 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1825 美國維吉尼亞州阿靈頓縣 |
會員 | 36,000 人[1] |
現任會長 | Maria Oquendo, M.D.[2] |
已選任下屆會長 | Anita Everett, M.D.[3] |
已卸任上屆會長 | Renée Binder, M.D.[4] |
網站 | psychiatry.org |
美國精神醫學學會(American Psychiatric Association)是美國精神科醫生的專業組織,在行內具有全球性的影響力。現有約38000名會員,大部份在美國。其出版刊物包括學術期刊以及小冊子以外,最為人熟悉的就是《精神疾病診斷與統計手冊》,簡稱「DSM」。這本手冊是美國主要診斷精神疾病的重要標準,亦是全世界許多國家在診斷精神疾病上的重要參考。
其簡稱「APA」會被人誤會成美國心理學會(American Psychological Association)。
註釋
^ American Psychiatric Association. 2012 [5 March 2012].Representing 36,000 physician leaders in mental health.
^ Venteicher, Wes. Murphy's mental health bill approved by House. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. 2016-07-06 [2016-07-15].
^ <!-staff-writer->. Women on the Move. Baltimore Business Journal (Baltimore, MD). 2016-03-09 [2016-07-15].
^ Renée Binder, M.D., Takes Office as APA President. 2015 [22 May 2015].
外部連結
- 美國精神醫學學會網頁
Paul Lowinger papers, Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, University of Pennsylvania. Paul Lowinger was a psychiatrist and founder of the Institute of Social Medicine and Community Health, and his papers are largely concerned with his work as a psychiatrist and activist, with significant portions devoted to his work with the American Psychiatric Association.
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