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"American Psychiatric Association"

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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
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