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Dads and Daughters
http://www.dadsanddaughters.org/
"Dads and Daughters is the national advocacy nonprofit for fathers and daughters. DADs inspires fathers to actively and deeply engage in the lives of their daughters and galvanizes fathers and others to transform the pervasive cultural messages that devalue girls and women."
Dartmouth College Ethics Institute
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~ethics/
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Darwin Day Celebration
http://darwinday.org/
"The dual mission of Darwin Day Celebration is to promote public education about science and in addition to encourage the celebration of Science and Humanity throughout the global community including the general public, private and public institutions, science professionals, science educators at all levels, libraries, museums, the print and electronic media, and science enthusiasts everywhere."
Daughters/Sisters Project
http://www.daughters-sisters.org/
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Deaf Resource Library
http://www.deaflibrary.org/
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Deafness Research Foundation
http://www.drf.org/
"Founded in 1958, the Deafness Research Foundation is the leading source of private funding for basic and clinical research in hearing science. The DRF is committed to making lifelong hearing health a national priority by funding research and implementing education projects in both the government and private sectors."
Death Penalty Information Center
http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/
"The Death Penalty Information Center is a non-profit organization serving the media and the public with analysis and information on issues concerning capital punishment. The Center was founded in 1990 and prepares in-depth reports, issues press releases, conducts briefings for journalists, and serves as a resource to those working on this issue."
Department of Health and Human Services
"THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves."
Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
http://www.ncdjjdp.org/
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Depression After Delivery
http://www.depressionafterdelivery.com/
"The organization was formed to provide support for women with postpartum depression. It has expanded its focus to include education, information, and referral for women and families coping with mental health issues associated with childbearing, both during pregnancy and postpartum."
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
http://www.dbsalliance.org/
"The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the nation’s leading patient-directed organization focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses – depression and bipolar disorder. The organization fosters an understanding about the impact and management of these life-threatening illnesses by providing up-to-date, scientifically-based tools and information written in language the general public can understand. DBSA supports research to promote more timely diagnosis, develop more effective and tolerable treatments and discover a cure. The organization works to ensure that people living with mood disorders are treated equitably."
Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association
http://www.drada.org/
"DRADA is a community organization; we serve individuals affected by a depressive illness, family members, health care professionals and the general public. We are committed to our mission to alleviate the suffering arising from depression and manic depression by assisting self-help groups, providing education and information, and lending support to research programs. DRADA understands the need to eliminate the stigma that is attached to mood disorders, and we are constantly striving to promote public knowledge of signs, symptoms, and resources available to persons affected by these illnesses."
Dermatology Nurses' Association
http://dna.inurse.com/
Dermatology Nursing Certification Board
http://dna.inurse.com/Certification/
Digestive Disease National Coalition
http://www.ddnc.org/
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Dignity International Resource Center: Networking to End Violence and Sexual Exploitation
http://www.uri.edu/dignity/
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Direct Relief International
http://www.directrelief.org/
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Disability Group: The World Bank
http://www.worldbank.org/disability/
"The World Bank’s mission is to fight poverty with passion and professionalism for lasting results. In the area of disability, it is working to ensure full participation of people with disabilities in its development work, as well as within its own organization."
Disabled American Veterans
http://www.dav.org/
"Formed in 1920 and chartered by Congress in 1932, the million-member DAV is the official voice of America's service-connected disabled veterans -- a strong, insistent voice that represents all of America's 2.1 million disabled veterans, their families and survivors. Its nationwide network of services -- free of charge to all veterans and members of their families -- is totally supported by membership dues and contributions from the American public. Not a government agency, the DAV's national organization receives no government funds."
Disabled Peoples International
http://www.dpi.org/
"Disabled Peoples' International is a network of national organizations or assemblies of disabled people, established to promote human rights of disabled people through full participation, equalization of opportunity and development."
Disability Social History Project
http://www.disabilityhistory.org/
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Division of Addictions
http://www.apa.org/divisions/div50/
Division 50 of the American Psychological Association. "Division 50 - Addictions - promotes advances in research, professional training, and clinical practice within the broad range of addictive behaviors including problematic use of alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs and disorders involving gambling, eating, sexual behavior, or spending."
Division of Adult Development and Aging
http://apadiv20.phhp.ufl.edu/
Division 20 of the American Psychological Association
Division of Applied Experimental and Engineering Psychology
http://www.apa.org/divisions/div21/
Division 21 of the American Psychological Association. "Applied Experimental and Engineering psychologists are research scientists and practitioners who undertake field and laboratory studies aimed at improving human performance in a variety of applied settings. Our role in the system design process is to ensure that human psychological, physiological, and performance characteristics are addressed."
Division of Behavior Analysis
http://www.auburn.edu/~newlamc/apa_div25/
Division 25 of the American Psychological Association
Division of Behavioral Neuroscience and Comparative Psychology
http://www.apa.org/divisions/div6/
Division 6 of the American Psychological Association. "Division 6 members are devoted to studying the biology of behavior. Their focus is on behavior and its relation to perception, learning, memory, cognition, motivation, and emotion. Behavioral neuroscientists study the brain in relation to behavior, its evolution, functions, abnormalities, and repair, as well as its interactions with the immune system, cardiovascular system, and energy regulation systems. Comparative psychologists study the behavior of humans and other animals, with a special eye on similarities and differences that may shed light on evolutionary and developmental processes."
Division of Child, Youth, and Family Services
http://www.apa.org/divisions/div37/
Division 37 of the American Psychological Association. "The Division of Child, Youth, and Family Services (Division 37 of the American Psychological Association) is committed to the application of psychological knowledge to advocacy, service delivery, and public policies affecting children, youth, and families. The Division advances research, education, training, and practice through a multi-disciplinary perspective. Division activities, which include published works, have focused on such topics as: divorce and custody, child abuse prevention, pediatric AIDS, drug-exposed infants, latchkey children, homelessness, and systems of care."
Division of Clinical Neuropsychology
http://www.div40.org/
Division 40 of the American Psychological Association. "Division 40 of the American Psychological Association, the Division of Clinical Neuropsychology, is a scientific and professional organization of psychologists interested in the study of brain-behavior relationships, and the clinical application of that knowledge to human problems. Division 40 promotes the use of scientific research to develop its knowledge base and clinical techniques. It is active in the development and promotion of quality standards of professional training and practice."
Divison of Counseling Psychology
http://www.div17.org/
Division 17 of the American Psychological Association. "Division 17 - Counseling Psychology was founded in 1946 to promote personal, educational, vocational, and group adjustment in a variety of settings."
Division of Developmental Psychology
http://classweb.gmu.edu/awinsler/div7/homepage.shtml
Division 7 of the American Psychological Association. "Division 7 was organized to (a) promote research in the field of Developmental Psychology; (b) foster the development of researchers through providing information about educational opportunities and recognizing outstanding contributions to the discipline; (c) facilitate exchange of scientific information about developmental psychology through publications such as the division’s newsletter and through national and international meetings; and (d) promote high standards for the application of scientific knowledge on human development to public policy issues."
Division of Educational Psychology
http://www.apa.org/divisions/div15/
Division 15 of the American Psychological Association.
Division of Educational Psychology: History Archives
http://d15-history.asu.edu/
Division 15 of the American Psychological Association. "The Division 15 Historian is currently in the process of compiling artifacts, oral histories, documents, web links and interviews; the goal is to create a comprehensive web resource regarding the history of educational psychology."
Division of Evaluation, Measurement, and Statistics
http://www.apa.org/divisions/div5/
Division 5 of the American Psychological Association. "Division 5 members share these goals: 1) To promote research and the exchange of scientific information in the fields encompassed by Division 5. 2) To promote high standards in both research and practical application in these fields. 3) To interact professionally with other individuals and groups involved in the application of and interpretation of results from psychological measurement, statistics, individual assessments, and program evaluations."
Division of Exercise and Sport Psychology
http://www.psyc.unt.edu/apadiv47/
Division 47 of the American Psychological Association. "Division 47 represents an exciting and quickly developing specialization that cuts across psychology and the sport sciences. Through the Division, scientists and practitioners with a common interest have the opportunity to interact and to further their personal and professional capabilities. Research interests of Division members include motivation to persist and achieve; psychological considerations in sport injury and rehabilitation; counseling techniques with athletes; assessing talent; exercise adherence and well-being; self-perceptions related to achieving; expertise in sport; youth sport; and performance enhancement and self-regulation techniques. The Division furthers the scientific, educational, and clinical foundations of exercise and sport psychology."
Division of Experimental Psychology
http://www.apa.org/divisions/div3/
Division 3 of the American Psychological Association. "The mission of Division 3 is to promote scientific inquiry through teaching and research, and to support experimental psychology through the advocacy and educational programs. We work closely with the Science and Education Directorates. Our membership consists of people who do basic and applied research in cognitive psychology, animal behavior processes and neuroscience. In addition, we welcome members who do experimental work in developmental, social, and other areas. Many of our members are primarily teachers of psychology in these areas. Division 3 provides strong leadership in APA Council, representing members' views on training and federal funding, and on APA journal and publication policy."
Division of Family Psychology
http://www.apa.org/divisions/div43/
Division 43 of the American Psychological Association. "The Division's mission is to expand both the study and the practice of Family Psychology, through education, research, and clinical practice."
Division of Group Psychology and Group Psychotherapy
http://www.apa49.org/
Division 49 of the American Psychological Association. "The purpose of Division 49 shall be to promote the development and advancement of the field of group psychology and the modality of group psychotherapy through research, teaching and education, and clinical practice and to further the general objectives of the American Psychological Association."
Division of Health Psychology
http://www.health-psych.org/
Division 38 of the American Psychological Association. "The purpose of the Division of Health Psychology is: to advance contributions of psychology as a discipline to the understanding of health and illness through basic and clinical research and by encouraging the integration of biomedical information about health and illness with current psychological knowledge to promote education and services in the psychology of health and illness to inform the psychological and biomedical community, and the general public, on the results of current research and service activities in this area."
Division of Humanistic Psychology
http://www.apa.org/divisions/div32/
Division 32 of the American Psychological Association. "Humanistic psychology aims to be faithful to the full range of human experience. Its foundations include philosophical humanism, existentialism, and phenomenology. In the science and profession of psychology, humanistic psychology seeks to develop systematic and rigorous methods of studying human beings, and to heal the fragmentary character of contemporary psychology through an ever more comprehensive and integrative approach. Humanistic psychologists are particularly sensitive to uniquely human dimensions, such as experiences of creativity and transcendence, and to the quality of human welfare. Accordingly, humanistic psychology aims especially at contributing to psychotherapy, education, theory, philosophy of psychology, research methodology, organization and management, and social responsibility and change."
Division of International Psychology
http://www.internationalpsychology.net/home/
Division 52 of the American Psychological Association. "The Division of International Psychology ( Division 52) represents the interest of all psychologists who foster international connections among psychologists, engage in multicultural research or practice, apply psychological principles to the development of public policy, or are otherwise concerned with individual and group consequences
of global events."
Division of Media Psychology
http://www.apa.org/divisions/div46/
Division 46 of the American Psychological Association. "Division 46 - Media Psychology focuses on the roles psychologists play in various aspects of the media, including, but not limited to, radio, television, film, video, newsprint, magazines, and newer technologies. It seeks to promote research into the impact of media on human behavior; to facilitate interaction between psychology and media representatives; to enrich the teaching, training, and practice of media psychology; and to prepare psychologists to interpret psychological research to the lay public and to other professionals."
Division of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
http://www.apa.org/divisions/div33/
Division 33 of the American Psychological Association. "The purpose of the Division is to unite in a single professional organization all members of the American Psychological Association who are interested in the psychological and social aspects of developmental disabilities and their amelioration."
Division of Population and Environmental Psychology
http://web.uvic.ca/~apadiv34/
Division 34 of the American Psychological Association. "Members of Division 34 conduct research, perform service, teach, and consult on population and environment issues."
Division of Psychoanalysis
http://www.division39.org/
Division 39 of the American Psychological Association. "Founded in 1980, the Division of Psychoanalysis of the American Psychological Association (APA) is the 39th Division of APA. With more than 4200 doctoral level psychologists, graduate students and allied mental health professionals, it is one of the largest associations of psychoanalytic professionals and scholars in the world."
Division of Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse
http://www.apa.org/divisions/div28/
Division 28 of the American Psychological Association. "Psychopharmacology is the study of the effects of drugs on behavior, combining methods of psychology and pharmacology. Psychopharmacologists carryout their duties within a number of different settings, including academia, government, private research, industry and clinic. The study of the effects of drugs on behavior has been productively examined in human as well as nonhuman populations, both within and outside the laboratory. The central theme running through the research in this division is the use of behavioral principles as they interact with the effects of pharmacological agents and environmental events."
Division of Psychotherapy
http://www.divisionofpsychotherapy.org/
Division 29 of the American Psychological Association. "The Division of Psychotherapy is an educational and scientific organization, the purposes of which shall be to foster collegial relations among members of the American Psychological Association who are interested in psychotherapy, to stimulate the exchange of scientific and technical information about psychotherapy, to encourage the evaluation and development of the practice of psychotherapy as a psychological art and science, to educate the public regarding the service of of psychologists who are psychotherapists, and to promote the general objectives of the American Psychological Association."
Division of Rehabilitation Psychology
http://www.apa.org/divisions/div22/
Division 22 of the American Psychological Association. "The Division of Rehabilitation Psychology was established in 1956 as an organization of psychologists concerned with the psychological and social consequences of disability, and with ways to prevent and resolve problems associated with disability. Members of Division 22 have diverse research and service interests, and include psychologists working in rehabilitation facilities, medical center hospitals and clinics, colleges and universities, private practices, government programs, social service agencies and schools."
Division of School Psychology
http://www.indiana.edu/~div16/
Division 16 of the American Psychological Association. "The Division of School Psychology is composed of scientific-practitioner psychologists whose major professional interests lie with children, families and the schooling process. The Division represents the interests of psychologists engaged in the delivery of comprehensive psychological services to children, adolescents, and families in schools and other applied settings. The Division is dedicated to facilitating the professional practice of school psychology and actively advocates in domains such as education and health care reform, which have significant implications for the practice of psychology with children."
Doctor to Doctor - Opportunities in International Medical Education
http://www.d2d.org/
"Doctor to Doctor, a non-profit corporation located in Berkeley, California is seeking doctors who would like to assist their colleagues in less developed parts of the world."
Doctors for Global Health
http://www.dghonline.org/
"Doctors for Global Health (DGH) is a private, not-for-profit organization promoting health, education, art and other human rights throughout the world."
Doctors of the World
http://www.doctorsoftheworld.org/
"The organization is part of an international network of twelve Doctors of the World/Médecins du Monde delegations in Europe and the Americas, whose joint aim is to provide medical assistance to the world's most vulnerable populations."
Doctors Without Borders
"Médecins Sans Frontières (also known as Doctors Without Borders or MSF) delivers emergency aid to victims of armed conflict, epidemics, and natural and man-made disasters, and to others who lack health care due to social or geographical isolation."
Domestic Violence and Mental Health Policy Initiative
http://www.dvmhpi.org/
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Dream Foundation
http://www.dreamfoundation.org/
"The mission of the Dream Foundation is to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families battling terminal illnesses."
The Dr. Spock Company
http://www.drspock.com/
"The Dr. Spock Company is a leading parenting media and merchandising company that provides parents with the latest expert advice, information, and inspiration on raising happy, healthy children. The company embodies the strength and identity of world-renowned pediatrician Dr. Benjamin Spock, providing parents with the latest expert content from today's leading authorities in parenting and children's health, as well as a diverse line of related branded products. Expert information is delivered across a broad range of media including print, television, and online media."
Drug Information Association
http://www.diahome.org/
DIA's mission is to "Serve and develop members by providing a neutral, global forum that promotes the exchange of information critical to their professional performance and achievement."
DRUGHELP
http://www.drughelp.org/
"DrugHelp is a private, non-profit information and referral network providing information on specific drugs and treatment options, and referrals to public and private treatment programs, self-help groups, family support groups and crisis centers throughout the United States."
Dual Recovery Anonymous - a 12 Step Fellowship
http://draonline.org/
"Dual Recovery Anonymous is an independent, nonprofessional, twelve step, self-help fellowship organization for people with a dual diagnosis. Our goal is to help men and women who experience a dual illness. We are chemically dependent and we are also affected by an emotional or psychiatric illness. Both illnesses affect us in all areas of our lives; physically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually."
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