New Professional Associate Category Extends Student Dues Rate

Starting July 1, 2012, AMHCA will extend student membership dues for two years post graduation, creating the new category professional associate.

Third Period for Public Comment on DSM-5 Is Now Open

The American Psychiatric Association posted their last major revisions for DSM-5 on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. The public is invited to submit comments at until June 15, 2012.

Judith Bertenthal-Smith is AMHCA President-Elect

Judith Bertenthal-Smith, LPC, ALPS, was voted AMHCA president for 2013-2014. She has served as as director-at-large since 2007, chaired the Strategic Planning Meeting, and is board liaison to AMHCA's Graduate Student Committee, among her work for the association.

PDF of complete issue: May 2012

IG Report Castigates VHS Data on Veterans' Access to Mental Health Services

The Office of the IG didn't mince words in its April report, saying that it finds that the mental health performance data from the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) "is not accurate or reliable."

Month of May Spotlights Mental Health and the Profession With Celebrations and Activities

This year's theme is "Mental Health ... The Mind Body Connection." Download AMHCA's Project Manual to help gain recognition for the profession and to support your community. May Is Mental Health Month, too!

Complete conference details

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AMHCA's 2012 Annual Conference
July 19-21, 2012
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