Psychiatry 2030: A Vision for Our Future is APA’s new strategic plan framework – our shared roadmap to strengthen our impact, our membership, and our organizational sustainability in the years to come.
Built with the input of APA's members, this framework aligns APA’s unique capabilities with the evolving needs of psychiatrists and the patients we serve.
The World We Envision
A world where every person has access to timely, evidence-driven mental health care and every psychiatrist is supported and empowered to deliver it.
Our Purpose
To champion psychiatrists’ medical leadership in advancing mental health and delivering high-quality care to improve patients’ lives.
What We Believe
- Patients First
We place patients at the heart of all that we do and advocate for mental health equity and access to care. - Science As Our Foundation
We ground every decision in evidence and clinical rigor to ensure patient-centered, high-quality care for all. - Innovating Tomorrow’s Care
We are creative and courageous in advancing transformative changes to shape the future of mental health care. - United for Impact
We strategically engage District Branches and collaborate closely with subspecialities and other organizations to accelerate our impact. - Upholding Highest Standards
We act with the highest professional standards of ethics and civility in all that we do.
Our Strategic Goals
Medical Leadership
Lead the future of patient-centered, evidence-driven, science-backed mental health care by defining clinical standards and shaping emerging care models.
Member Success
Support psychiatrists across all career stages and practice settings with practical resources, innovative education, and meaningful connections that build belonging and fulfillment.
Organizational Strength
Build an aligned OneAPA culture that drives innovation, modernizes governance, and ensures financial sustainability.
For APA Members
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