American Psychiatric Association

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American Psychiatric Association

The American Psychiatric Association (əˈmɛrɪkən saɪˈkaɪəˌtrɪk əˈsoʊsiˈeɪʃən) is a professional organization of psychiatrists in the United States. It was founded in 1844, originally as the Association of Medical Superintendents of American Institutions for the Insane.

Etymology

The term "American Psychiatric Association" is derived from the organization's focus on psychiatry, a branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, and its American origin. The term "psychiatry" itself is derived from the Ancient Greek words psyche (soul) and iatros (healer).

Related Terms

  • Psychiatry: The medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, study, and treatment of mental disorders.
  • Psychologist: A professional specializing in diagnosing and treating diseases of the brain, emotional disturbance, and behavior problems.
  • Mental Health: A level of psychological well-being, or an absence of mental illness.
  • Behavioral Disorder: A disorder that consists of unwanted, aggressive, or disruptive behaviors.
  • Emotional Disturbance: A condition exhibiting one or more specific emotional and behavioral difficulties over a long period of time.

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