european psychiatric association

EPA Membership Survey: Share Your Feedback!

Are you an EPA member? If so, we want to hear from you! The EPA is conducting a survey to gather valuable insights from our members. This is an opportunity for you to share your experiences and thoughts on how…

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The European Board Exam in Psychiatry is coming!

The EPA is proud to announce that the very first sitting of the European Board Examination in Psychiatry (EBEP), developped in close collaboration with the UEMS-Psychiatry Section and the EFPT, will take place on 28 February 2025 . A crucial step…

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European Psychiatry’s maintains an impact factor of 7.2 in 2024

The EPA announces that  European Psychiatry has received an impact factor of 7.2 for 2024. Matching the 2023 impact factor, European Psychiatry reaffirms its status as a leading reference for scientific dissemination in Europe, ranking among the top 20 scientific…

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Celebrating Pride Month! LGBTI+ Rights are Human Rights

Despite some progress in affirming attitudes towards LGBTI+ people, scientific research (Jarasiunaite-Fedosejeva & Kravcenko 2022, Bayrakdar & King 2023) and the Pride Report 2024 clearly show that there are still negative attitudes, stigma, and discrimination in various European countries against…

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EPA-EUFAMI-GAMIAN-Europe Manifestos: a “Trilogue for Mental Health” to advance Mental Health in Europe

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…

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Stop Suicidal Behaviors: Learn from experts at the 2024 EPA Summer School

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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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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