As these terms are used in APA policy, "standards" include any criteria, protocols or specifications for conduct, performance, services or products in psychology or related areas, including recommended standards.
Clinical practice guidelines provide research-based recommendations for the treatment of particular disorders. They generally include assessments of the strength of the current scientific evidence for each recommendation.
A comprehensive collection of performance measures that pertain to mental health.
Data and Statistics
There is a difference between using statistics and using data from datasets. Use Statistics for numbers and general information. Use Datasets for manipulating numbers yourself.
The home of the U.S. Government’s open data
Here you will find data, tools, and resources to conduct research, develop web and mobile applications, design data visualizations, and more.
The American Counseling Association is a not-for-profit, professional and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession.
Beneficial to those who seek alternative therapies, this site suggests safe ways to use herbs, exercise, and other alternative medicines in a scientifically proven way.
The lead Federal agency charged with improving the safety and quality of America's health care system. AHRQ develops the knowledge, tools, and data needed to improve the health care system and help Americans, health care professionals, and policymakers make informed health decisions.
Represents the professional interests of more than 100,000 addiction counselors, educators and other addiction-focused health care professionals in the United States, Canada and abroad.
For counseling professionals in Kentucky who work in educational, health care, residential, private practice, community agency, government, business and industry settings. State chapter of the ACA.
Works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.
The National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) is a professional organization for individuals involved in assessment, evaluation, testing, and other aspects of educational measurement.
