About

The American Association for Emergency Psychiatry is a multidisciplinary organization that serves as the voice of emergency mental health. The membership includes directors of psychiatric emergency services and emergency departments, psychiatrists, emergency physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, physician assistants, educators and other professionals involved in emergency psychiatry.

The needs of psychiatrists working in the emergency settings are unique and this Association, more than any other, strives to represent its members and provide opportunities for them to learn and to network. AAEP organizes regional conferences, symposia, and workshops to discuss the latest information relative to emergency mental health care, teaching, research and funding. AAEP has developed a model curriculum for training in Emergency Psychiatry and continues to make a difference in the way emergency psychiatry services are delivered, improving the lives of our patients. We have collaborative relationships with consumer and family organizations, other neutral health groups, researchers, and policy groups. As an APA Allied Organization, AAEP formally represents Emergency Psychiatry within that organization. 

AAEP is also the organizer of the annual National Update on Behavioral Emergencies (NUBE) Conference, the only conference in the United States specifically dedicated to addressing behavioral emergencies in acute care settings, including emergency departments and Psychiatric Emergency Services (PESs). If you are an emergency physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, nurse, nurse practitioner, mental health worker, social worker, or physician assistant, NUBE is an event that cannot be missed. This conference offers a rare opportunity to advance your knowledge and skills in managing behavioral emergencies. 

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 Mission Statement:

We are champions for the advancement of evidence based, compassionate care for behavioral emergencies through research, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

AAEP represents a multidisciplinary professional membership by:

• Developing standards to promote excellence in care
• Educating the public and health professionals about crisis and emergency mental health care,
• Encouraging research in all aspects of crisis and emergency psychiatric care,
• Promoting training and the continuing education of health professionals working in crisis and emergency care settings, and
• Providing opportunities for fellowship among its members.

Membership

The American Association for Emergency Psychiatry offers countless benefits to its members. Membership includes:

• Discounted rates to our events and conferences (including the annual NUBE conference)
• Access to our journal
• Access to online career center
• Ability to use AAEP listserv
• Access to quarterly newsletter 
• Networking opportunities, professional development and, much more!

Join AAEP today to ensure your professional development, access to an unparalleled network, and to be part of a unified voice for emergency mental health. Members have access to the members only section of the website and member forums where they can be involved in discussions with other members around the world.

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For more information, please contact AAEP at [email protected].

National Update on Behavioral Emergencies Conference

If you are an emergency physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, nurse, nurse practitioner, mental health worker, social worker, or physician assistant, NUBE is an annual event you cannot afford to miss! The conference, held each December, offers a rare opportunity to advance your knowledge and skills in managing behavioral emergencies. Each year, the agenda is packed with educational programming designed to equip you with the latest strategies and best practices in the field.

The full agenda, including specific presentation times, is available in September. You can look forward to interactive and dynamic presentations, “rapid fire” sessions, and opportunities to engage with leading experts in the field. This year’s conference will focus on a variety of topics, including the development of clinical skills, pharmacology management, care of special populations, and much more.

Networking Opportunities

NUBE is not just about learning; it’s also about connecting. With multiple opportunities to network, including the Welcome Reception and Poster Session, you will have the chance to meet and collaborate with peers from across the country. Share experiences, exchange ideas, and build professional relationships that can support you throughout your career.