Involuntary treatment in mental healthcare represents a complex intersection of clinical necessity and human rights. Across Europe, diverse legal frameworks define when and how coercive measures may be used, yet the protection of patient dignity and autonomy remains a shared…
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…
At the recent congress of the Polish Psychiatric Association in Krakow (4-8 September 2025), the EPA was represented at the highest level. The President, Prof. Andrea Fiorillo, the Past-President, Prof. Geert Dom, Ethics Committee member and former EPA President, Prof….
The EPA is proud of its members and of the exceptional contributions they bring to Psychiatry. Our community is at the heart of the Association, and we take joy in celebrating the achievements of our colleagues. It is therefore with…
The EPA is proud to share that Prof. Umberto Volpe, EPA Secretary for Sections and Editor-in-Chief of European Psychiatry, took part in a high-level focus group on the impact of telemedicine on the provision of mental health services in the…
The European Psychiatric Association (EPA) held the first-ever Leadership Academy, a landmark programme designed to equip psychiatric trainees and early career psychiatrists with both the knowledge and the practical skills needed to grow into leadership roles. This inaugural Academy, a…
From Membership to Leadership ! Meet the EPA’s Presidents and discover their vision, their role within the Association and their plans and ideas for its future ! Insight from Geert Dom, Past President of the EPA (2023-2025) How would you…
In 2024, the EPA conducted two membership surveys to better understand and serve its community. The first invited active members to share their needs and expectations, helping us improve our offerings and enhance member support. The second reached out to…
The EPA is proud of its members and all the great contributions that they bring to the psychiatric world. This community is essential to our association, and we celebrate with our members each and every one of their achievements. That…
The EPA is growing day by day, thanks to the presence and contributions of its various members. This community feeds our work and our achievements, and is the pillar on which we rely, and we are always grateful for it….