The EPA is officially on Bluesky!
Our content is now expanding, and you can find us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky! In this new year, the EPA has decided to broaden its horizons on social media. Follow us now.
General Assembly 2026
Dear EPA Member, We are pleased to announce that the next EPA General Assemblies will take place on Sunday evening, 29 March 2026, in Prague, during the 34th European Congress of Psychiatry. The official invitation and detailed agenda will be…
The EPA contributes to OECD webinar on supporting veterans’ mental health in Ukraine
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…
Season’s Greetings – Message from the President
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…
International Migrants Day – Mental health care for all, at all times
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,…
EPA speaks on Digital Violence and Women’s Mental Health at the European Parliament
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…
The EPA co-signs the SIP Joint Statement on ICD-11
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…
Women’s voices against violence – International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
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…
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day – Interview with Cécile Hanon and Jens Benninghoff
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…
World Mental Health Day: Promoting Awareness, Support, and Well-Being for All
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…