The purpose and objectives of the District Branch shall be:

· Improve quality treatment, rehabilitation, care of the mental disorders (to include mental   retardation and substance abuse) and prevention of psychiatric disabilities.
· Promote common professional interests of its members.
· Promote professional education in psychiatry and allied fields.
· Broaden the scope of psychiatry by promoting cooperation and education of all   concerned with medical, psychological, legal and social aspects of mental illness.
· Promote the best interest of patients and those actually utilizing mental health services.
· Advocate for its members.

For more information on mental health, please visit the APA's Healthy Minds web site.