The EPA is deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Jules Angst on 15 May 2026. He was a brilliant psychiatrist appreciated and admired for his dedication, his constant curiosity and his encyclopedic knowledge on a wide variety of subjects….
The EPA had the opportunity to create an editorial for Open Access Government, on the subject of “Towards trauma-informed, integrated care for young people in Europe”. Prof. Andrea Fiorillo, EPA President, discussed the growing mental health crisis among young people…
The EPA invites clinicians to take part in the TRUSTING Survey for Evaluating Risk of Relapse, launched today, Monday, 9 February. Clinicians practising in English, Czech, Dutch, French, German, or Turkish are kindly encouraged to answer this survey aiming to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In 2025, the EPA conducted a Membership Welcome Survey, in order to gather insights to improve onboarding, integration and support for new EPA members. This feedback can help us understand better what our members need and how we can act…
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…