Every year, 25 November marks a day dedicated to raising awareness about violence against women. Each year, the need to speak out and take action grows more urgent, as violence against women shows no sign of decreasing. “Today, and every…
In 2025, the EPA conducted a Membership Welcome Survey, in order to gather insights to improve onboarding, integration and support for new EPA members. This feedback can help us understand better what our members need and how we can act…
Involuntary treatment in mental healthcare represents a complex intersection of clinical necessity and human rights. Across Europe, diverse legal frameworks define when and how coercive measures may be used, yet the protection of patient dignity and autonomy remains a shared…
The World Hospice and Palliative Care Day aims to increase awareness of hospice and palliative care, which are critical services that enhance the quality of life for those with life-limiting conditions. Today’s focus is on the compassionate care offered by…
Access to high-quality, inclusive healthcare is a human right that must be safeguarded at all costs. For many years, the EPA has been committed to supporting psychiatrists and psychiatrists in training by providing the necessary tools to deliver appropriate care…
At the recent congress of the Polish Psychiatric Association in Krakow (4-8 September 2025), the EPA was represented at the highest level. The President, Prof. Andrea Fiorillo, the Past-President, Prof. Geert Dom, Ethics Committee member and former EPA President, Prof….
The EPA is proud of its members and of the exceptional contributions they bring to Psychiatry. Our community is at the heart of the Association, and we take joy in celebrating the achievements of our colleagues. It is therefore with…
The EPA is proud to share that Prof. Umberto Volpe, EPA Secretary for Sections and Editor-in-Chief of European Psychiatry, took part in a high-level focus group on the impact of telemedicine on the provision of mental health services in the…
The European Psychiatric Association (EPA) held the first-ever Leadership Academy, a landmark programme designed to equip psychiatric trainees and early career psychiatrists with both the knowledge and the practical skills needed to grow into leadership roles. This inaugural Academy, a…
From Membership to Leadership ! Meet the EPA’s Presidents and discover their vision, their role within the Association and their plans and ideas for its future ! Insight from Geert Dom, Past President of the EPA (2023-2025) How would you…