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June 2015
WPA Regional Congress Japan
Dear Friends It is a privilege and an honour to welcome you to the WPA Regional Congress in association with Japanese Society of Psychiatry and Neurology to be held in Osaka from June 4th to 6th, 2015. Japan has many things to teach us about psychiatry, psychiatric practice and innovations. In these days of economic uncertainty we need to learn how to deliver best services which our patients will find helpful. This Congress is a truly an excellent opportunity to…
Find out more »October 2015
4th World Congress of Cultural Psychiatry
As President of the World Association of Cultural Psychiatry, I warmly welcome you to the 4th Word Congress of Cultural Psychiatry, to be held in the beautiful city of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The World Association of Cultural Psychiatry was founded to encourage international collaboration, friendship, scholarship, research and compassionate care around the world. Sharing and exchanging best practice, and improving the safety and quality of mental health care is our priority, whilst working with diverse cultures, legal systems, commissioning processes…
Find out more »September 2016
People on the Move: asylum seekers and refugees worldwide
Our Symposium ‘People on the Move; asylum seekers and refugees worldwide' will be held in Hamburg, Germany, on Saturday, 17 September 2016, from 9 am till 4 pm. The symposium is hosted by the DTGGP (president Dr. Meryam Schouler-Ocak) . This association is having its yearly Congress from 14th – 17th September in Hamburg and our symposium is on the last day of this congress. Fee: 50 euros. Venue: Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-EppendorfHamburg 17 September 2016, Tentative Time schedule 09.00-9.30 Welcome and…
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WPA International Congress, Cape Town
You are invited to Cape Town for the WPA International Congress with the theme “Psychiatry: integrative care for the community” hosted by the South African Society of Psychiatrists. It is the first time that a WPA International Congress is being held in South Africa. http://www.wpacapetown2016.org.za/ The WPA-TPS was able to submit 5 symposia, which have all been accepted. Some of the symposia are organized in cooperation with the World Association of Cultural Psyhciatry. One symposium is a joint symposium with…
Find out more »May 2017
WPA-TPS co-sponsored conference Gdynia Poland
INVITATION Europe is experiencing one of the most significant influxes of migrants and refugees in its history. Pushed by civil war and terror and pulled by the promise of a better life, hundreds of thousands of people have fled the Middle East and Africa, risking their lives along the way. More than a million migrants and refugees crossed into Europe in 2015, sparking a crisis as countries struggle to cope with the influx, and creating division in the EU over…
Find out more »October 2017
17th WPA World Congress of Psychiatry
The 2017 theme of the World Congress of Psychiatry is “Psychiatry of the 21st Century: Context, Controversies and Commitment”. This meeting will be an excellent opportunity to discuss academic trends, research findings and clinical advancement as well as networking and offering support to other peers.
Find out more »September 2018
World Congress of Psychiatry in Mexico City
Emigration, suicide, violence, new addictions, poverty, discrimination, toxic environments, and the pressures that come with navigating a world of gender diversity and sexuality… all are issues not only key to the mental health agenda in Mexico, but also the world over. Now, more than ever, it is essential for the psychiatric community to stand firm for mental health. Join us in Mexico City, Mexico, 27-30 September 2018 to discuss how psychiatry can have an impact on these important practice and social…
Find out more »October 2018
Achieving Global Mental Health Equity: Making Cultural Psychiatry Count
CULTURE AFFECTS EVERY ASPECT OF CLINICAL CARE This conference brings together the world of cultural psychiatry — psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and others in mental health, anthropology, history, and social science colleagues from around the world — to share how best to implement a culture-focused approach in mental health practice. We aim to overcome health and healthcare disparities and promote global mental health equity in access, engagement, and quality of care for diverse populations. Read More…
Find out more »March 2019
Upcoming events of the WPA
All the upcoming events of the WPA are mentioned below. o WPA Regional Congress in Ohrid (May 15-18, 2019; http://wpadementia2019.com/) o WCP 2019 in Lisbon (Aug 20-24; https://2019.wcp-congress.com/) o WPA Thematic Meeting in Almaty (Sep 27-29, 2019; http://wpacongress2019.kz/) o WCP 2020 in Bangkok (Oct 14-17) All future meetings: http://www.wpanet.org/subIndex.php?section_id=3&category_id=32
Find out more »October 2021
Webinar: COVID-19 and mental health – international perspectives
On March 11th, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared COVID-19 to be a worldwide pandemic. The global pandemic caused by SARS-COV-2 has had a notable impact across the globe. The incidence of COVID-19 and death rates has been substantially higher among ethnic minorities, migrants, and economically exposed groups. In addition, persons with psychiatric disorders are at increased risk for virus transmission and death. One of the main public health strategies adopted at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic…
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