Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry (GAP)
The Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry grew out of the successes in providing modern psychiatric care to our soldiers in the field during World War II. Psychiatric leaders in the armed forces returned to find an inadequate system of civilian care and a need for professional leadership for the postwar clinical needs of the nation.
Mission:
• Bring together top psychiatrists across all disciplines
• Offer an objective, critical perspective on current issues facing psychiatry
• Develop smart analysis and recommendations
• Shape psychiatric thinking, clinical practice, and mental health programs
• Advocate for necessary changes in the psychiatric field
• Inspire the next generation of leading psychiatric thinkers
Vision:
GAP is a think tank of top psychiatric minds whose thoughtful analysis and recommendations serve to influence and advance modern psychiatric theory and practice.
Values:
• Respect – Value all psychiatric disciplines and related fields as well as private and public institutions
• Honor – Dignify founders of the organization and all current members
• Openness - Encourage new thinking across psychiatric fields
• Quality – Deliver smart suggestions to improve current thinking and standard of care
• Altruism - Strive for greater good of society
• Diversity – Recognize the importance of inclusiveness
• Independence – Foster clear thinking, free from outside influence
• Leadership – Address emerging issues facing psychiatry, even if controversial