EPA 2023 Congress

The 31st European Congress of Psychiatry will take place on 25-28 March 2023 in Paris, France.

Guided by the motto “Social Cohesion, a Common Goal for Psychiatry”, the event will gather a community of global professionals in the field of psychiatry and mental health care. 

Find all information and latest updates on the 2023 Congress website. 

EPA RESOURCE CENTRE for COVID-19

The EPA and its partners have compiled essential and openly accessible resources for mental health professionals and the general public on a dedicated page, which will be continually updated with research, recommendations, and country-specific guidelines as more information is made available.

Visit the COVID-19 Resource Centre 

EPA statements and activities on the situation in Ukraine

With great worry and disbelief the European Psychiatric Association (EPA) and its Council of National Psychiatric Associations witnesses the unfolding situation in Ukraine. Representing more than 78,000 mental health care professionals all over Europe, including Ukraine and Russia, we remain as a medical association apolitical and neutral, but strongly condemn the use of violence and the act of war to solve political or other disputes.

READ THE FULL EPA STATEMENTS:
28 February 2022 – EPA Statement on the situation in Ukraine
09 March 2022 – EPA Statement on the “EPA Network of Solidarity for Ukraine”
18 March 2022 – EPA Statement on “Action in the Ukraine Crisis”
26 April 2022 – EPA Statement on the actions taken in light of the ongoing war in Ukraine

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EPA ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT UKRAINE:
EPA Trauma Resource Centre
“Help for Helpers” Webinars
EPA Fund for Ukraine

About the EPA

The European Psychiatric Association (EPA) is the main association representing psychiatry in Europe. The EPA’s activities address the interests of psychiatrists in academia, research and practice throughout all stages of career development.

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Early Career Development with the EPA

To face the challenges of a rapidly changing discipline, the EPA aims to give young mental health professionals a voice in the development of training, research, and practice standards, helping them shape their professional identity and move forward in their career with confidence.

EPA e-Learning Programme

The EPA’s online learning programme provides training opportunities for psychiatrists and mental health professionals worldwide.
Find out more about the EPA e-Learning platform and all our online courses on this page.

EPA Trauma Resource Centre

Following the situation in Ukraine and its tremendous impact on the mental and psychosocial wellbeing of people, the EPA and its partners have collected key resources on how to cope with trauma and humanitarian emergencies in the EPA Trauma Resource Centre. This page will be continually updated with research, guidelines and multimedia material as more information becomes available. The resources are available in English, Ukrainian and Russian.