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A Return to Washington, DC
APA's new headquarters are part of the District Wharf development, which opened in October 2017. The APA offices occupy three floors at 800 Maine Ave., SW, and include a rare books room, a member lounge for APA's more than 38,600 psychiatrists, and art installations highlighting the history of psychiatry in the United States.
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The APA is an organization of psychiatrists working together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental illness, including substance use disorders. It is the voice and conscience of modern psychiatry. Its vision is a society that has available, accessible quality psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. The mission of the APA is to promote the highest quality care for individuals with mental illness, including substance use disorders, and their families.
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To promote the rights and best interests of patients and those actually or potentially making use of psychiatric services for mental illness, including substance use disorders. To improve access to and quality of psychiatric services. To improve psychiatric education and training. To promote optimal conditions for practice and career satisfaction. To foster collaboration among all who are concerned with medical, psychological, socio-cultural and legal aspects of mental health and illness.
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