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$Last Friday (17th June 2022), The World Health Organization (WHO) released its largest review of world mental health since the turn of the century. Titled \"Transforming mental health for all\", the report draws on evidence from countries across the globe. Its findings highlight the devastating effects the pandemic has had, with skyrocketing rates of depression and anxiety, conditions that even pre-pandemic were at epidemic levels. The world report aims to inspire and inform change. Here are some of the key points emphasised: We need to intensify our collaborative effort to integrate mental health and primary health care. Mental health is critically important for everyone, everywhere. Mental health needs are high but responses are insufficient and inadequate.$

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Jun 21, 2022

WHO highlights urgent need to transform mental health and mental health care

New WHO Mental Health Report published on 17th June 2022 urges mental health decision makers and advocates to step up commitment and action to change attitudes, actions and approaches to mental health, its determinants and mental health care.

By WPA

A commitment to mental health is an investment towards a better life and future for everyone. Building the foundation for well-functioning mental health systems and…

The new ‘Partners in Care’ curriculum is now live on WPA’s Education Portal

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Jun 17, 2022

The new ‘Partners in Care’ curriculum is now live on WPA’s Education Portal

By WPA Education Coordinator

Fountain House, in partnership with the World Psychiatric Association (WPA), presents this three-part series focused on “Partners in Care: A new person-centred curriculum focused on…

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February, the Polish Psychiatric Association (PPA), a member of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) Zone 9, was quick to offer support to Ukrainian psychiatrists and two Ukrainian Psychiatric Associations by actively providing medical and humanitarian aid.

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May 31, 2022

Polish Psychiatric Association Continues Support for Ukrainian

Polish Psychiatric Association Continues to Support Ukrainian Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Associations

By Professor Jerzy Samochowiec, Professor Janusz Heitzman and Dr Tomasz Szafranski For the Board of PPA

Over the past couple of months, the PPA’s main Board has appealed to numerous governmental and non-governmental organisations as well as pharmaceutical companies to ensure…

$Part of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA)\'s Online Learning Series, the \'Recent Advances in the treatment of Bipolar Disorder\' webinar took place on Monday 28th March 2022 at 5pm GMT.$

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May 30, 2022

“Recent Advances in the Treatment of Bipolar” webinar is now available on the WPA Education Portal

By WPA Education Coordinator

The event was moderated by Prof Konstantinos Fountoulakis MD PhD and included presentations from Prof Mauricio Tohen MD DrPH MBA (Management of Acute Mania) and…

$Since its launch in early 2021, WPA’s Education Portal has played a critical role in WPA\\\'s education and communications programmes. The portal delivers a platform to share the wealth of knowledge across WPA, its members and the wider mental health community. It provides a connection between trainers and trainees, enables the transfer of knowledge and skills and is accessible to any learner across the globe with an internet connection.$

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May 25, 2022

WPA’s Education Portal continues to evolve

By WPA Education Coordinator, President and Secretary Education

Over the past 18 months the portal has evolved considerably: new resources continue to be developed and added on a range of topics interactive elements…

World Mental Health Day – 10th October 2022

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May 23, 2022

World Mental Health Day – 10th October 2022

World Psychiatric Association (WPA) Supports the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH)'s World Mental Health day 2022

By WPA

As we come to the end of the Mental Health Awareness month, WPA would like to promote awareness of this year’s World Mental Health Day.…