Indo Canadian Psychiatric Association strives hard to bring all its members together and provide support, lobbying and advocacy to enable members to optimize the effectiveness of their important contribution to mental health care of the Canadian community.

Goals & Objectives

• To provide learning, research and dissemination of knowledge in areas related to mental health issues especially related to issues pertaining to patients of South Asian origin.
• To provide a forum for communication and exchange of ideas amongst psychiatrists not only with ancestry from the Indian Sub Continent but also any member who shares similar interests. The language of English and French are used in the conduct of the business of the Association.
• To establish close working ties with the CPA, CMA, APA, IPS, IAPA (USA), IAPA (AUS), BIPA (UK) and other similar organizations
• To advocate for the specific professional needs of the Psychiatrists and professional working in mental health who hail from South Asian countries.
• To establish funds and awards to promote  mental health in Canada and South Asian countries.