On 17 December 2025, EPA Past-President Prof. Geert Dom took part in an OECD knowledge exchange webinar titled “Policies and practices to strengthen targeted support to veterans and their families in Ukraine.” The webinar brought together international and Ukrainian experts…
Dear Colleagues, dear Friends, dear EPA members, As the year draws to a close, I would like to thank all of you – our members, National Psychiatric Associations, Scientific Sections, committees, partners, and the EPA team – for your commitment…
Every day, millions of people are displaced globally, seeking asylum, protection, peace. Sometimes they leave by choice, sometimes out of necessity. Internation Migrants Day is a day established to highlight the hardships migrants and refugees experience, which cause distress, anxiety,…
The European Parliament’s Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) and Committee on Public Health (SANT) have held a joint Hearing on “Digital violence and women’s mental health”, on Thursday, 11 December 2025. The hearing featured a presentation by…
Prof. Andrea Fiorillo, EPA President, and Prof. Celso Arango, EPA President Elect presented the latest edition of the Headway – Mental Health Index 5.0 on “Care, Cohesion, and Growth: Advancing Mental Health through the Wellbeing Economy” at the European Parliament…
The EPA is delighted to co-sign the Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Joint Statement, a document that outlines the importance of ICD-11 for healthcare systems and provides key recommendations for EU and national policymakers to ensure its timely implementation across…
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…