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Iranian Psychological Association of America (IPAA) is a non-profit organization that focuses on research and training on psychological issues in the Iranian and American communities. [1]
| This article contains promotional content .(June 2019) |
Iranian Psychological Association of America (IPAA) is a non-profit organization that focuses on research and training on psychological issues in the Iranian and American communities. [1]
IPAA was established on June 10, 2005, as a non-profit organization composed of Master's and Doctoral level clinicians and students in the mental health field. [2] It was founded by mental health professionals Danesh Foroughi, Homa Mahmoudi, Ali A. Modarressi, and Hooshang Pakdaman. Additional founding board members include Nader Nowparast and Sepideh Zarinejad. [3]
The organization is led by a board of officers. Recent leaders include President Ali A. Modarressi, Secretary Farahnaz Khaleghi, Vice President Niaz Khani, and Treasurer Peyman Raoofi. [4] IPAA is based in Downey, California, but its services are available nationwide. [5]
IPAA has received continuing education sponsorship approval from the American Psychological Association. [6] IPAA is also approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences [7] to provide continuing education classes to Marriage and Family Therapists and LCSWs. Monthly meetings are held in which licensed psychologists present continuing education classes to IPAA's members.
The goal of IPAA is to support the development of Psychology among its members by encouraging professional standards. The organization focuses on assisting psychologists, therapists, and mental health students who work with Iranian and Iranian-American communities in the United States. [8]
Public health education is one of its main goals. It promotes psychology to improve overall well-being through educational activities and public programs. The organization also supports research on how cultural and social factors affect Mental health in Iranian and Iranian-American communities. [9] Another goal is to improve members’ professional skills through networking events and training sessions. [10]
IPAA works in collaboration with the Los Angeles County Psychological Association [11] on activities related to mental health education and culturally informed approaches to psychological services.