Reports of GAP

GAP is a tax-exempt non-profit organization, and funds are generated by membership dues, foundations, private donors, and the sale of its Reports. These publications were distributed free of charge for many years in order to more widely disseminate the information gathered. During 1946-1950, GAP received a large grant from the Commonwealth Fund to be used toward defraying the cost of meetings, circular letters, and publications. GAP Reports are action documents, put to effective use not only by psychiatrists, but also by medical schools, psychology and social work departments and agencies, governmental bodies, courts, industrial plants, public schools, and community health and welfare agencies, among others. These groups encompass students, including those studying medicine, resident physicians, school teachers, social welfare workers, and volunteers. From the outset, Dr. Menninger adopted the policy of keeping the membership informed of developments through the medium of circular letters, issued as occasion demanded. These letters continue to be a vital form of communication.