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Psychiatric care in Slovakia: key recommendations from EPA-WPA experts

In 2021, the EPA joined an Expert group with the World Psychiatric Association (WPA), DGPPN (Germany) and OGPP (Austria) to advise on the ways in which the Slovak Psychiatric Association can support the implementation of the Ministry’s proposed improvements to…

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“Better mental health together”: a statement of the EPA and the Europe Region World Physiotherapy

On the occasion of the 2021 European Public Health Week, the European Psychiatric Association (EPA) join forces with the Europe Region World Physiotherapy to launch a statement on the importance of healthcare professionals’ collaboration to optimize mental and physical health care. Particularly in…

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Welcome to the newly elected EPA Office Bearers!

The EPA Board met virtually on 11 May 2021 to hold elections for five EPA Office Bearers’ positions. We are proud to announce the election of Geert Dom as President Elect, Andrea Fiorillo as Treasurer,  and Martina Rojnic as Secretary for Sections, as well as…

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New EPA Online Course: That’s a Wrap!

Something exciting happened last week: we filmed the last videos of our next EPA Online Course: “Focus on Suicidal Behaviours” led by Prof. Emilie Olié and Prof. Jorge López-Castromán. Coming in the Summer 2021, we will soon share more information…

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EPA 2021 Summer School – One Week Left to Apply!

The EPA is proud to announce the opening of applications for its 2021 Summer School! Held for the first time in a virtual format, it will address the topic of “Research in psychiatry”. The 10th edition of the Summer School will be organised online on 23 and 24…

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Welcome to the newly Elected EPA Board Members!

The EPA is pleased to welcome its new members to the EPA Board: Livia De Picker – Belgium Lars Lien – Norway Jerzy Samochowiec – Poland Umberto Volpe – Italy Urs Würsch – Switzerland The duration of their mandate is 4 years,…

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EPA 2021 Summer School – Opening Applications!

The EPA is proud to announce the opening of applications for its 2021 Summer School! Held for the first time in a virtual format, it will address the topic of “Research in psychiatry”. The 10th edition of the Summer School will be organised online on 23 and…

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The EPA calls for prioritisation of people with mental disorders for Covid-19 vaccination

18 February 2021 — A survey by Europe’s main psychiatric and mental health patient organisations shows that only 4 out of 20 European countries prioritise COVID vaccinations for individuals with severe mental disorders (such as psychosis and mood problems), despite…

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EPA e-Learning: What’s Next?

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Now is your chance to actively contribute to the future of EPA online training! Whether you are an avid e-learning user, new to the online training world or simply curious, your input is important to us! We are always looking…

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