The EPA Congress is going virtual!

The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged our model of face-to-face meetings as authorities have imposed travel restrictions and physical distancing which are increasingly stringent. To adapt to the current situation, the EPA Board has decided to transform the 28th European Congress of Psychiatry in Madrid into a fully virtual meeting that will offer the mental health community the possibility for educational exchanges, scientific news and best practice updates while protecting the safety, health, and well-being of all congress participants.

The virtual meeting will take place between 4 – 7 July 2020.
Virtual sessions will allow for live interaction, and will be available on-demand in the weeks following the congress.

Visit the EPA 2020 website for the latest updates.

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 

About the EPA

The European Psychiatric Association 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.

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.
New in 2019 – Online Course: “Introduction to Motivational Interviewing”. Find out more about the EPA e-learning platform, course curriculum and more on this page.