named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Crucial Choices, Crucial Changes
Research-based publication analyzing shortcomings in psychotherapy and proposing transformative solutions for the field
Project SMART
Stress Management and Relaxation Training program to help individuals become stress-resistant through diet, exercise, and problem-solving
The Assaulted Staff Action Program (ASAP)
Peer-help crisis intervention model for employees affected by workplace violence, including counseling and debriefings
The Challenge to Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
International comparative study examining the state of psychotherapy across multiple countries and proposing future directions
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 3 activities
- Conducted historical patient research studiesConducted a large-scale study involving thousands of patients between 1949 and 1959, contributing foundational research in mental health.
- Conducts long-term research on psychotherapy and psychoanalysisConducted over 45 years of research on psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, identifying shortcomings in the profession and proposing solutions to transform it into a more viable practice based on longitudinal findings.
- Provides educational seminars and webinars with CEUsOrganizes educational seminars and webinars on mental health topics that offer continuing education units (CEUs) and certification through partnerships with APT, NASW, and NBCC.
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Youth and Community Research Initiatives 1 activity
- Conducts collaborative research studies with children and families organizationsConducted a two-year research project in collaboration with Astor Services for Children & Families focused on young people, publishing findings from the study.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Operated historical treatment and referral servicesOperated a nonprofit treatment and referral center for 30 years and provided orientation sessions for individuals seeking psychotherapeutic assistance from 1950 to 1971.
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Trauma-Informed Community Resilience Initiatives 1 activity
- Operates the Assaulted Staff Action Program (ASAP)Designed, implemented, and supports the Assaulted Staff Action Program (ASAP), a crisis-intervention program that has responded to over 10,650 staff assault incidents through 45 teams across 9 states.
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Literary and Cultural Publishing 1 activity
- Publishes and distributes mental health booksPublishes books on mental health topics through its AMHF Books imprint, including reissues and new publications across multiple formats (paperback, hardcover, ebook, audio), with some titles available free online; has published 35 books since 2009.
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Annual Impact and Evaluation Reporting 1 activity
- Publishes annual reports documenting organizational activitiesPublishes annual reports covering organizational activities, including the Twelfth (2023–2024), Thirteenth (2024–2025), and prior year reports.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Publishes and promotes foundational mental health textsSold over 80,000 copies of a foundational text on group psychotherapy across six editions and published reviews of key works such as 'The Challenge for Group Psychotherapy: Present and Future'.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$11K
Contributions & grants$5K50%
Program service revenue$1K9%
Investment income$4K40%
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expenses
Total expenses$11K
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Fundraising—
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Grants paid out$1K
balance sheet
Total assets$137K
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Net assets$131K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +1.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- DR RAYMOND B FLANNERY JR — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- APT Government — Provides certification for AMHF webinars.
- APT Partner — Partner organization for providing continuing education units (CEUs) through AMHF webinars.
- Astor Services Partner — Collaborated on a 2-year research project focused on young people.
- Astor Services for Children & Families Partner — Collaborated on a two-year research study.
- Better Business Bureau Government — Accredited The American Mental Health Foundation as a charity from 2018 to 2019.
- Dr. Stefan de Schill Government — Long-time director of research at the American Mental Health Foundation.
- Host Companion Government — Provides site design and hosting services for the American Mental Health Foundation website.
- NASW Government — Provides certification for AMHF webinars.
- NASW Partner — Partner organization for providing continuing education units (CEUs) through AMHF webinars.
- NBCC Government — Provides certification for AMHF webinars.
- NBCC Partner — Partner organization for providing continuing education units (CEUs) through AMHF webinars.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Group Psychotherapy Leveraging Peer Dynamicsmethodology: group psychotherapyBy using group formats for psychotherapy, we make treatment more accessible and effective, because group dynamics provide unique therapeutic benefits such as peer support and behavioral modeling at lower cost.
- Public Education as a Tool for Social Changemethodology: public_educationBy disseminating mental health knowledge through educational materials and workshops, we increase public understanding and shift societal attitudes, because informed communities are more likely to support mental health initiatives and reduce stigma.
- Research-to-Action Translationmethodology: research-into-actionBy translating empirical research into practical programs and policies, we drive measurable social change, because evidence-based interventions are more likely to be effective and scalable.
- Strengths-Based Mental Health Assessmentmethodology: strengths-based-assessmentBy focusing on individual strengths during assessment and intervention, particularly for those with developmental delays, we improve engagement and outcomes, because affirming capabilities fosters resilience and self-efficacy.
- Theoretical Curation to Advance Clinical Practicemethodology: theoretical_curationBy curating and disseminating psychodynamically informed theoretical perspectives on group psychotherapy, we improve clinical understanding and practice, because access to diverse theoretical frameworks enhances practitioner insight and innovation.