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Applications for the 2024 Summer School are now officially open!

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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Addressing the Mental Health Crisis with Personalised Treatment: The Launch of the Virtual Brain Twin Project

In the EU, mental disorders are a growing concern and the need for effective treatments has never been more critical. Schizophrenia, a condition that impacts 1% of the global population, shows the limitations of current therapeutic options, with 30-50% of…

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WEBINAR: Ethical Principles and Dilemmas in Psychiatry

Mark your calendar for the upcoming webinar on the topic of “Ethical Principles and Dilemmas in Psychiatry“ which will take place on Tuesday 6 February from 14:30 to 15:30 (CET). Led by Prof. Dr. Meryam Schouler-Ocak, this one-hour webinar will feature the following speakers: Dr. Jan Wise presenting on…

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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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Online Talk with Experts: Challenges & Opportunities in Public Mental Health

Mark your calendar for the upcoming Online Talks with Experts on the topic “Challenges & Opportunities in Public Mental Health“ which will take place on Thursday 1 February 2024 from 15:00 to 16:00 (CET) with the participation of Dr. Mariana Pinto da Costa (King’s College London,…

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Congratulations to the 2024 ECP Scholarship Winners!

The European Psychiatric Association awards every year 5 Scholarships to selected Early Career Psychiatrists and trainees to attend the EPA Congress. Among all the excellent applications received, the international jury selected: Agata GABRYELSKA (Poland) Stefan JEROTIC (Serbia) Giulio LONGO (Italy) Beren OZEL (Türkiye)…

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Congratulations to the 2024 Research Prizes Winners!

The EPA Research Prizes rewards the authors of the best scientific papers published in the last year in 5 different categories. Among all the excellent applications received, the international jury selected 5 winners for the 2024 Research Prizes, who will be awarded…

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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…

Using telepsychiatry in your everyday practice !

Did you know that telepsychiatry has been used since the 1970s? Are you familiar with all its legal and administrative aspects? Prof. Umberto Volpe and Prof. Donald Hilty have teamed up with experts in the field to create the EPA…

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