european psychiatric association

Ethics

As part of its ongoing work to promote ethical standards in psychiatric research and care, the EPA Committee on Ethics is keen to organise thematic webinars on a variety of topics to foster exchanges and inspiring discussions:

  • Alternatives to coercion
  • Mental health in prison
  • Mental health for refugees
  • Assisted suicide
  • Psychedelics
  • Transgender
  • Racism
  • Aesthetics

Webinars of the Committee on Ethics:

  • December 2025: Ethics in Digital Mental Health – Programme available on this page.
  • December 2024: Migration and Mental Health in Europe – Programme available on this page.
  • June 2024: Transgender, Ethical Challenges and Mental Health – Programme available on this page.
  • February 2024: Ethical Principles and Dilemmas in Psychiatry – Programme available on this page.
  • July 2023: Implementing Alternatives to Coercion in Psychiatric Practice – Programme available on this page.
  • September 2022: Ethical Principles and Dilemmas in Psychiatry – Programme available on this page.