european psychiatric association

Online Survey: Contribute to Ethical Psychiatry

The EPA Committee on Ethical Issues invites all healthcare professionals across Europe to participate in our survey on ethics in psychiatric practice. We are looking to gather valuable insights on: Experiences and practices addressing ethical conflicts and malpractice Identification and…

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European Psychiatry’s maintains an impact factor of 7.2 in 2024

The EPA announces that  European Psychiatry has received an impact factor of 7.2 for 2024. Matching the 2023 impact factor, European Psychiatry reaffirms its status as a leading reference for scientific dissemination in Europe, ranking among the top 20 scientific…

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Celebrating Pride Month! LGBTI+ Rights are Human Rights

Despite some progress in affirming attitudes towards LGBTI+ people, scientific research (Jarasiunaite-Fedosejeva & Kravcenko 2022, Bayrakdar & King 2023) and the Pride Report 2024 clearly show that there are still negative attitudes, stigma, and discrimination in various European countries against…

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Stop Suicidal Behaviors: Learn from experts at the 2024 EPA Summer School

Young psychiatrists from all around Europe are invited to participate in this intensive programme with renowned experts in suicidology, including interactive discussions, role plays and workshops. Find your mentors and deepen your knowledge of the topic by sharing experience with…

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EPA launches its EU Elections Manifesto!

On the occasion of its 40th Anniversary, held on 6 December in the EU Parliament, the EPA launched its Manifesto for the EU Elections taking place on 6-9 June 2024. With its Manifesto, the EPA calls on Members of the…

EPA celebrates its 40th Anniversary!

On 6 December 2023, the EPA celebrates its 40th Anniversary! Since its establishment in 1983, the EPA has been working towards the improvement of care for people with mental disorders as well as the development of professional excellence for psychiatrists….

EPA Statement: Conflict in Israel, Gaza and beyond

Strasbourg and Brussels, 20 October 2023 The European Psychiatric Association (EPA) notes with utmost concern, the shocking events of the morning of Saturday 7 October 2023, and the ensuing violence and turmoil affecting very many people. The EPA is a…

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EIWH-EPA Webinar on “The Interplay of Gender and Mental Health: A Global Health Issue” – 12 September

The EPA and the European Institute of Women’s Health (EIWH) organised a joint Webinar on “The Interplay of Gender and Mental Health: A Global Health Issue“. During the Webinar that took place on 12 September from 10:00 to 11:30 CEST,…

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Welcome to the newly elected EPA Office Bearers!

The EPA Board met in Brussels on 27 April 2023 to hold elections for five EPA Office Bearers’ positions. We are proud to announce the election of Andrea Fiorillo as President Elect, Martina Rojnic Kuzman as Treasurer, and Jerzy Samochowiec as Secretary for Sections, as well…

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