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Definition: The American Psychiatric Association(APA) is an organization of psychiatrists working together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorders, including mental retardation and substance-related disorders. Its vision is a society that has available, accessible quality psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. Updated: November 3, 2007  About.com is accredited by the Health On the Net Foundation, which promotes reliable and trusted online health information. |
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