Mental and Physical Multimorbidity

Section committee

Section mission

This Section's mission is to:

Promote high standards in research, training, and clinical practice in the field of multimorbidity among individuals with mental illnesses, and advocate integrated care that addresses both mental and physical health needs.

Section objectives

1. To enhance knowledge and awareness: Disseminate updated knowledge on the intersection of mental and physical health conditions, with a focus on epidemiology, etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and manag
2. To promote early detection and prevention: Develop strategies for the early identification of physical health risks in individuals with mental illness and implement preventive measures to reduce morbi
3. To improve clinical outcomes: Identify and address unmet needs in the management of multimorbid conditions to raise standards of care and improve quality of life for affected individuals.
4. To address health disparities: Understand and mitigate health inequities affecting individuals with multimorbid mental and physical conditions, particularly in populations with severe mental disorders
5. To advance training and education: Develop and deliver training programs for healthcare professionals at undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing professional development levels, focusing on the ma
6. To advocate comprehensive and collaborative care: Raise awareness among healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the public about the importance of addressing the physical health of individuals wit
7. To promote integrated and comprehensive care: Advocate for collaborative care models and integrated approaches that address the physical and mental health needs of individuals with comorbid conditions
8. To foster collaboration and innovation: Facilitate interdisciplinary and cross-national research collaborations to better understand multimorbidity and develop innovative interventions.
9. To evaluate and compare practices: Compare and contrast clinical services, training programs, research initiatives, and policy frameworks across Europe to identify best practices and foster standardiz
10. To address ethical and cultural considerations related to the research and clinical management of people with comorbid mental and physical disorders in different cultures and provide guidance on ethic
11. To build a network of professionals: Establish a community of practitioners, researchers, and policymakers dedicated to improving outcomes for individuals with multimorbidity and driving the evolution