AGLP Mission and
Vision Statement
Mission Statement
We are a community of psychiatrists that educates and advocates on Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender mental health issues.
Our goals are to:
• Foster a fuller understanding of LGBT mental health issues;
• Research and advocate for the best mental health care for the LGBT community;
• Develop resources to promote LGBT mental health;
• Create a welcoming, safe, nurturing, and accepting environment for members; and
• Provide valuable and accessible services to our members.
Our Vision: AGLP Strives to be a community for the personal and professional growth of all LGBT Psychiatrists, and to be the recognized expert on LGBT mental health issues.
What We Do
- Publish a quarterly newsletter (free to members)
- Publish the quarterly Journal of Gay and Lesbian Mental Health, the official journal of the Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists, and provide a free subscription for all full, associate, early career, and medical student members;
- Conduct a full schedule of seminars and discussion groups concurrent with the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association (APA);
- Sponsor several awards honoring the accomplishments of people and organizations that contribute to the well-being of the LGBT community;
- Sponsor social gatherings and a hospitality suite at the annual meeting of the APA and other psychiatric meetings;
- Work within the APA to influence policies relevant to the lesbian and gay community;
- Collaborate with other organizations of gay and lesbian physicians and mental health professionals;
- Provide referral services for lesbian and gay patients;
- Assist medical students and residents in their professional development;
- Encourage and facilitate the presentation of programs and publications relevant to gay and lesbian concerns at professional meetings; and
- Serve as liaison with other minority and advocacy groups within the psychiatric community.
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