What are the principles that guide our work, and how do we operate?
Guiding Principles
Give priority to the public’s welfare over all other competing interests (e.g., guild, personal).
As a public trust, prioritize acting ethically with transparency and integrity.
Prioritize a scientific epistemology to advance knowledge and improve human well-being.
Strive to be anti-racist as an organization.
Operating Principles
Operate in a way that is inclusive, collaborative, and transparent.
Be nimble and not bureaucratic.
Value and respect equally the generation and application of the science of mental health.
Ensure member groups share a commitment to science.
Examine our actions and decision-making processes from a diversity, equity and inclusion framework.
Aim for consensus when possible, but unanimity is not necessary for action (ideas can be put forward and those who want to work together on them can do so, but not all groups need to be involved in all activities).