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…
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…
The EPA participated at the fourth annual edition of the Brain Innovation Days, organised by the European Brain Council, in Brussels. The event opened with a meeting at the European Parliament on 12 November, before the main conference on 13…
EPA Board Member, Pavel Mohr, attended the European Medicines Agency and Heads of Medicines Agency Multi-stakeholder Workshop on Artificial Intelligence in Amsterdam on 5 November 2024. The EMA used this occasion to update its stakeholders on developments related to AI,…
EPA President Elect, Prof. Andrea Fiorillo spoke at the 4th Headway Forum at the European Parliament on 25 September 2024. The event was hosted by MEP Ruggero Razza and organised by Ambrosetti House. The event featured the release of the fourth edition…
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…
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…
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…
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….
The European Psychiatric Association (EPA) welcomes the new EU Commission comprehensive approach to Mental Health, released on 7 June 2023. Mental illnesses are increasing in Europe, and worldwide, being among the leading causes of disability and making a detrimental impact…