The American Psychiatric Association is a national medical specialty society whose 39,500 physician members specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders and substance abuse. The APA's organizational objectives include the advancement and improvement of care for persons with mental illnesses through nationwide public information, education, and awareness programs and materials.

For a referral to a psychiatrist in your area, please contact:

Marcia Bennett
Public Information Assistant
Division of Public Affairs
American Psychiatric Association
1400 K Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20005

phone: (202) 682-6325
fax: (202) 682-6255
E-Mail: mbennett@psych.org