[1] It publishes position papers on mental health issues and the care of persons with psychiatric disorders.
APNA is the largest psychiatric-mental health nursing organization[citation needed], with more than 40 national and international chapters.
[3] The Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (JAPNA) is published bimonthly by SAGE Publications.
[8] APNA worked collaboratively with the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners on a three part series, Counseling Points - Caring for Patients with ADHD Throughout the Lifespan.
[9] APNA is developing a three part series of Counseling Points[10] on tobacco dependence entitled "Breaking Barriers and Implementing Change".