european psychiatric association

In memory of Prof. Jules Angst (1926-2026)

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….

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EPA contributes to European Commission consultation on Cardiovascular Health

The EPA submitted a response to the European Commission Consultation on Cardiovascular Health Checks, calling for people with severe mental illness to be explicitly recognised as a high risk population in screening programmes for cardiovascular health. People with severe mental…

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The EPA created an editorial for Open Access Government

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…

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Register now to the European Board Examination in Psychiatry!

Registration for the European Board Examination is now open, offering psychiatrists a unique opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and gain recognition at a European level! The EBEP is a fully online, knowledge-based exam taking place on Friday 25 September 2026….

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PsyPal Project Releases Guidance Paper for European Psychedelic Therapy Coalitions

PsyPal, the first consortium to receive an EU clinical research grant for the study of psychedelic therapy, has published a comprehensive guidance paper to inform stakeholders across research, clinical practice, regulation, policy, advocacy, and industry. The paper outlines key considerations…

Answer our Survey on Mental and Cardiovascular Health

The 2026 edition is co-developed by Ambassadors of the European Psychiatric Association (EPA) and European Society of Cardiology (ESC). The survey for mental health and cardiovascular health specialists was launched at the EPA-ESC Joint Symposium in Prague on Sunday, 29…

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12th EPA Forum gathers Mental Health Community & Policymakers in Prague

The 12th EPA Forum took place on Saturday, 28 March in Prague ahead of the 34th European Congress of Psychiatry. The event brought together perspectives from psychiatry, psychology, neurology, lived experience, informal caregivers, and health policy from the UN, EU,…

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New press release on the Presidential Task Forces

The EPA is happy to share our new press release “European Psychiatric Association rolls out landmark action plan to modernize care and protect vulnerable mental health communities across Europe”, regarding  full implementation of the 2026 Presidential Task Forces of its…