We invite you to join the American Orthopsychiatric Association.

Membership in the association is open to professionals and students in the mental health disciplines, including the professions involved in the development, interpretation, and implementation of policies affecting mental health research and services.  Such professions include but are not limited to counseling, economics, education, epidemiology, ethics, family studies, health promotion, law, justice studies, medicine (e.g., primary care specialists; psychiatry), nursing, pharmacology, political science, prevention science, psychology, public administration, public health, religious studies, social planning, social work and sociology.

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
Individuals eligible for student memberships include postdoctoral fellows, residents, and graduate and professional students.  Student dues are only $45.  Start your student membership today! 

Student memberships are also a great way for professors to encourage an interdisciplinary perspective among their students.  Consider giving trainees the gift of Ortho membership at the student rate of $45.

RETIRED MEMBERSHIP
Members of the Association who have fully retired receive a discount on annual dues but still receive all of the benefits of a full membership.  Dues for retired members are $60.00 per year.

DUAL MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH AACP
In recognition of common goals, Ortho and the American Association of Community Psychiatrists have created a special, dual membership opportunity. Dual memberships are available at a 20% discount from the full combined price of a membership in both organizations.    You pay only $240 for membership in both associations.  Benefits of becoming a dual member include subscriptions to the American Journal of Orthopsychiatry and the Community Mental Health Journal.

The mission of the AACP is to inspire, empower and equip community psychiatrists to promote and provide quality care and to integrate practice with policies that improve the well being of individuals and communities.  “Becoming a dual member expands the impact ORTHO and AACP may have together as justice-minded, mental health professionals.  “ Dr. Wesley Snipes, Past President, AACP

For more information about the work of AACP, visit their website at:
http://www.communitypsychiatry.org

Benefits of Membership

The American Orthopsychiatric Association

• Is unique as a socially concerned, multidisciplinary professional organization concerned with mental health. Since 1923 Ortho has emphasized the application of mental health research and related values to social policy, the improvement of mental health practice in a manner consistent with the public interest, and the prevention of mental health problems.
• Provides a forum and voice for like-minded professionals concerned with mental health and social justice.
• Conducts a high quality CE Program with free or low cost opportunities for CE credit.
• Promotes new knowledge and improved practices through publication of the American Journal of Orthopsychiatry.
  
• Sponsors stimulating meetings and symposia.
• Recognizes distinguished individuals and students who exemplify Ortho values.
• Sponsors Task Forces on critical issues.
• Provides news of upcoming events and activities of interest to Ortho members through the Ortho website and other media venues.
• Joins in coalition with other organizations in policy advocacy efforts.
• And more…

Questions about joining? Email: orthocontact@aoatoday.com

We warmly welcome you to join the legacy and the ongoing momentum of the American Orthopsychiatric Association!

Ortho Membership Sign Up by Mail
Please download and return the following membership form and send it to us by mail along with your fees.
Membership Form (PDF)