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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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Early Bird Registrations are open!

Early bird registrations are now open for the 32nd European Congress of Psychiatry! Join us for an exceptional event at the #EPA2024 Congress on 6-9 April 2024 in Budapest, Hungary. Click here to register early and save!

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2023-2024 Gaining Experience Programme: Congratulations to the winners!

The EPA warmly congratulates the 10 early career psychiatrists selected to participate in the 2023-2024 edition of the Gaining Experience Programme! Participants will have the opportunity to undertake observerships in various psychiatric institutions across Europe, allowing them to broaden their clinical,…

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EPA celebrates its 40th Anniversary!

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….

EPA Statement: Conflict in Israel, Gaza and beyond

Strasbourg and Brussels, 20 October 2023 The European Psychiatric Association (EPA) notes with utmost concern, the shocking events of the morning of Saturday 7 October 2023, and the ensuing violence and turmoil affecting very many people. The EPA is a…

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