The Pennsylvania Psychological Association is the professional association for psychologists in Pennsylvania, serving the needs of psychologists in independent practice, schools, business organizations, hospitals, private and government agencies, and academia.The purpose of PPA is to advance psychology in Pennsylvania as a means of promoting human welfare. We carry out this charge through activities that advocate vigorously for public access to psychological services, that educate and support the professional development of our members, that educate the public through disseminating and applying psychological knowledge, and that maintain and build organizational strength.
The Pennsylvania Psychological Association is the professional association for psychologists in Pennsylvania, serving the needs of psychologists in independent practice, schools, business organizations, hospitals, private and government agencies, and academia. Policy for the association is determined by a Board of Directors and carried out by a professional staff of six, headquartered in Harrisburg, PA. Founded in 1933, PPA is the third largest state association affiliated with the American Psychological Association. (www.apa.org) The purpose of PPA is to advance psychology in Pennsylvania as a means of promoting human welfare. We carry out this charge through activities that advocate vigorously for public access to psychological services, that educate and support the professional development of our members, that educate the public through disseminating and applying psychological knowledge, and that maintain and build organizational strength. Our Mission: - Effectively communicate to the public, policy makers, and membership the value of evidence-based and ethical practice. - Support the lifelong learning of competent and ethical psychologists. - Promote and connect our membership to foster a community of professional psychologists.
The International Council of Psychologists is a global international psychology organization dedicated to human rights, dignity and justice. It sponsors an annual conference, gives webinars, and fosters collaboration, communication and action. This international psychology organization welcomes new. ICP is committed to promoting human rights, dignity and justiceand strengthening collaboration among researchers, educatorsand applied professionals globally to further international understanding and world peace.
NAMI is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization, dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. It provides support, education, and advocacy for individuals and families impacted by mental health conditions. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is dedicated to providing support, education, and advocacy for individuals with mental illnesses and their families to improve the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness.
The mission of AACAP is to promote the healthy development of children, adolescents, and families through advocacy, education, and research, and to meet the professional needs of child and adolescent psychiatrists throughout their careers.