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The APA was formed in 1844 and soon spread across the country. At present it has 35,000 members in 75 charters lead by a president and a board of trustees. The current president is Pedro Ruiz. | The APA was formed in 1844 and soon spread across the country. At present it has 35,000 members in 75 charters lead by a president and a board of trustees. The current president is Pedro Ruiz. | ||
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| + | The APA has done many research on Homosexuality and came out saying it is not a mental disorder, and gays should serve in the military <ref>http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/sexual-orientation.aspx</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 17:11, April 15, 2010
The American Psychiatric Association is the national body representing psychiatrists. Its stated aims are to ensure the highest standards of clinical conduct, ethics and professional care, and represents its members on the political stage.
The APA was formed in 1844 and soon spread across the country. At present it has 35,000 members in 75 charters lead by a president and a board of trustees. The current president is Pedro Ruiz.
The APA has done many research on Homosexuality and came out saying it is not a mental disorder, and gays should serve in the military [1]