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ABOUT THE PSYCHANP

About the PsychANP

The PsychANP was founded in 2016 by a group of naturopathic physicians seeking to expand the field of naturopathic mind-body medicine. The goals of the organization include:​
  • Provide a forum for enhanced communication among healthcare providers regarding naturopathic mental health
  • Develop and maintain repositories of information regarding naturopathic mental health to be available to the public, members and other healthcare providers.
  • Encourage research and scholarly activity in naturopathic mental health among naturopathic physicians and interested academic and clinical agencies
  • Organize and disseminate educational events and research presentations
  • Establish a certification process for eligible naturopathic physicians to a specified standard of experience and knowledge in naturopathic mental health
  • Provide guidance to naturopathic physicians, regulatory entities, and other health care providers as to the standards of care and scope of practice in mental health for naturopathic physicians
  • Foster integration of naturopathic mental health into national healthcare systems. ​

Mission statement, values and vision

Mission:
  1. The Psychiatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians is the leader in developing naturopathic mental health education and practice, including residencies and continuing education consistent with the evolving standards of naturopathic mental health.
  2. The Psychiatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians continuously integrates the clinical practice and research that comprise the growing field of naturopathic mental health.
  3. The Psychiatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians defines the principles of care and advocates for appropriate scope of practice as it relates to naturopathic mental health.
  4. The Psychiatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians provides a definitive resource of information regarding naturopathic mental health for a collaborative community of naturopathic physicians, students and healthcare providers.

Values:
In addition to the 6 core naturopathic principles, the core values of the Psychiatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians are integrity, evidence-informed expertise, collaborative leadership and compassion.
 
Vision:
The PsychANP envisions the universal availability of effective, efficient, compassionate care to prevent and treat psychological distress.

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