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Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Carers, and Patient Associations from the Netherlands share Perspective for 2035

  The EPA is pleased to share the Perspective on a Mentally Healthier 2035, a joint initiative of MIND, the Dutch Association of Mental Health and Addiction Care (de Nederlandse GGZ), the Netherlands Institute of Psychologists (NIP) and the Netherlands…

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EPA attends Psychedelics event at the European Parliament

The EPA joined an event on psychedelic-assisted therapies at the European Parliament on 6 February 2025. This was an occasion to celebrate the launch of the PsychedeliCare European Citizen’s Initiative and the re-formation of the PAREA MEP Action Group on Psychedelics In…

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European Parliament establishes Intergroup for Mental Health

Photographer: Philippe Buissin; Source: European Parliament

  The European Parliament confirmed the establishment of the first-ever Intergroup for Mental Health on 18 December 2024. The EPA welcomes this decision to give MEPs a formal platform across nationalities, committees, and political groups for collaboration on mental health as…

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Trusting Project: the EPA invites clinicians to answer the survey

The EPA invites clinicians based in Czechia, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Türkiye to contribute to the Survey for Evaluating Risk of Relapse, as part of the TRUSTING project, by 17 November 2024. The survey aims to understand how clinicians in…

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EPA-EUFAMI-GAMIAN-Europe Manifestos: a “Trilogue for Mental Health” to advance Mental Health in Europe

On the occasion of its 40th anniversary, the EPA unveiled its EU Election Manifesto. Intended as a testament to the EPA’s enduring commitment to advancing mental health care in Europe, the Manifesto outlines the EPA’s vision and objectives in view…

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European Union funds groundbreaking research into psychedelic therapy

A European consortium of 19 partners has been awarded over €6.5M by the European Union to study psilocybin to treat psychological distress in people with progressive incurable illnesses requiring palliative care. This is the first time the EU has funded…

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