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When you join the American Psychiatric Association (APA), you become part of a member organization of 36,000 physicians who specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health. For over 165 years, the APA has provided the tools and resources to nurture and preserve the profession. The APA unites psychiatrists from around the world and brings together practice, education, and research at all levels. As the largest psychiatric membership organization in the world, we are dedicated to promoting the highest quality care for patients, providing continuing education and research into mental health, and advocating for psychiatrists and their profession.