Our Objectives

To improve the treatment, rehabilitation, and care of people with mental illness, mental retardation, and emotional disorders
To make knowledge of mental illness and effective psychiatric diagnosis and treatment available to the public, other physicians, and policy makers
To advocate for the best interests of patients and those actually or potentially making use of mental health services
To promote research, professional education in psychiatry, and prevent psychiatric disabilities
To promote high standards of care for all psychiatric services and facilities
To foster cooperation of all concerned with the medical, psychological, social, and legal aspects of mental health and illness
To establish and support the highest standards for psychatric practice and assure the highest quality of mental health care
To promote the establishment as well as the maintenance of emotional health