Why the Global Alliance? |
| Ryan Kilmer, PhD, Clinical-Community Psychology One of the qualities of the Global Alliance that sets it apart from other organizations is its focus on doing something....I joined because I resonate with the values -- the emphasis on social justice, the appreciation of diversity, and the fact that they understand that the complex issues in our society require interdisciplinary solutions. |
Kendell Coker, Clinical Psychology and Law Growing up in the inner city, I developed a passion for social justice and social change...I wanted to see communities thrive, flourish.... I have realized that one way to move in that direction is to join organizations and to form alliances with those who have similar interests, similar passions. The Global Alliance has a commitment to social change, particularly for the least fortunate members of society. This is one of the reasons I joined the organization. |
| Mary Armstrong, PhD, Social Work I've been a member of the Global Alliance for about 10 years... I value the fact that it [Global Alliance] includes people from different disciplines, all of whom are concerned about the quality of health services and social justice. |
Cynthia Taylor-Handrup, DNP, Nursing |
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John Sargent, MD, Child Psychiatry |
Jacqueline Larson, Graduate Student, Health Psychology It's been exciting to be a part of a passionate, committed group of individuals who have come together to promote mental health and well-being of vulnerable populations. I've enjoyed seeing how these passions play out in policy, research, and action. |
What do you get when you join the Global Alliance?
Take advantage of these benefits:
An interdisciplinary professional community
Subscription to AJO
Access to resources and networking
Opportunity to promote social justice globally
Competitive membership rates
1. Membership in an interdisciplinary professional community
From the beginning, we have been a diverse "community" of individuals drawn together by our dedication to the study of human behavior broadly conceived and its relationship to the delivery of behavioral health services. Our members are psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, nurses, lawyers, educators, sociologists and others who are dedicated to the prevention and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders.
2. Cutting-edge research in the American Journal of Orthopsychiatry (AJO)
Want to stay abreast of the latest behavioral health research?
Looking for innovative practices?
Ranked 7th among Social Work Journals, AJO is for you! Save $60 off the individual subscription price (non-APA members) by joining the Global Alliance.
AJO is dedicated to informing public policy and professional practice related to mental health and substance abuse. Consistent with Global Alliance's mission, the journal publishes articles that clarify, challenge, or reshape the prevailing understanding of factors necessary for a humane and just society. The journal is published 6 times a year, including special issues.
AJO includes a unique magazine-in-a-journal: Social Innovations promotes discussion of strategies for developing new social settings and changing social norms to promote mental health.
Recent journal topics have included:
- Causes and solutions to behavioral healthcare disparities
- Adaption of behavioral health methods to the needs of racial, ethnic, cultural and other minority groups
- Responses to natural and human-made disasters
- Protection of vulnerable persons, including immigrants and refugees, incarcerated populations, and survivors of child trafficking
- Sociocultural dimensions of behavioral health problems
Sample AJO through our open-access articles:
Remember... your membership to the Global Alliance gives you access to ALL of the articles in AJO!
3. Access to Resources & Networking
Your membership gives you....
- Reduced registration rates to Global-Alliance sponsored conferences and meetings
- Opportunities to participate on topical task forces, board committees....or to run for office!
- Networking with like-minded professionals who share a passion for preventing behavioral health problems and promoting social justice
- Access to our podcast, webinars and other learning opportunities
- Full voting privileges and eligibility to hold office
- Opportunities to nominate students and colleagues for awards
- Join a student interest group
- Present in our student webinar series
- Contribute to the student newsletter
- Network with students internationally
- Self-nominate or ask an adviser or colleague to nominate you for our prestigious Vera Paster Award
4. Opportunity to Promote Behavioral Health and Social Justice Globally
We're part of the Movement for Global Mental Health. Join with us to promote behavioral health and social justice across the globe!
- Participate in our Global Mental Health Task Force
- Support our Resolution on Global Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders.
5. Competitive Membership Rates
Take advantage of our recently lowered membership rate by joining today!
| Membership Types | Individual | Partner Organization |
| Regular members | $85.00 | $50.00 |
| Early Career Professionals | $55.00 | $45.00 |
| Student Members | $30.00 | $25.00 |
