The American Mental Health Counselors Association.

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  • Author(s): William J. Weikel
  • Source:
    Journal of Counseling & Development. Mar85, Vol. 63 Issue 7, p457. 4p.
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    • Subject Terms:
      ASSOCIATIONS, institutions, etc.; MENTAL health counselors; MENTAL health counseling; MEDICAL care; MENTAL health; COUNSELORS
    • Abstract:
      This article traces the history and development of the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA). It provides a rationale for AMHCA's rapid growth and rising influence in mental health care and examines issues of crucial concern in counseling and mental health. The article also addresses AMHCA's role in the establishment of professional identity for mental health counselors and credentialing and lobbying efforts. Finally, it discusses AMHCA's governance structure and its publications and profiles the presidents of the association. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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