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$Don\'t miss out on catching up on the latest news from all of the World Psychiatric Association\'s (WPA) components - the first edition of the 2022 WPA Review is out! As always, all WPA components will receive the eNewsletter per email and it is packed with short reports submitted by our valued members from all corners of the world. It is also possible to read this edition (and past editions) of the eNewsletter here. The WPA Review - Q1 2022 includes nearly 35 reports and covers all the latest news from the first part of this year including WPA\'s statement on the war in Ukraine. If you would like to submit a report, please carefully read the “Steps to submitting your contributions” here. Please note, reports not adhering to the guidelines will not be accepted.$

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Apr 06, 2022

WPA Review - 2022 Q1 eNewsletter is now published!

By WPA

Please email all submission to: interimsecretariatsupport@wpanet.org by the 10th June 2022. Thank you to everybody who has contributed to the this edition and to those…

As all of us are aware of the distressing situation in Ukraine and the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) has very clearly expressed our profound concern and support for the people of Ukraine and for our dear colleagues in the WPA Ukrainian psychiatric associations. Like most of the people of the world, we are deeply worried about the wellbeing of Ukrainians during this conflict, and the consequences of war.

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Apr 06, 2022

Call for donations to supply medications for mentally ill patients in Ukraine

Call for donations to supply medications for mentally ill patients in Ukraine as part of the WPA Humanitarian Support Programme to Ukraine

By Afzal Javed, President, WPA

Reflecting WPA’s long opposition to non-defensive military activities and being mindful of the recent statements of various health and welfare organisations as well as the…

$It is with great sadness that World Psychiatric Association (WPA) shares news of the passing of Dr Avdesh Sharma on the 10th March 2022 in Delhi, India. An esteemed psychiatrist and mental health advocate, Dr Avdesh Sharma\'s impact on the profession, and on those who were fortunate to know him, is difficult to put into words. Prof. Dinesh Bhugra (WPA Council Member and former WPA President (2014-2017), shares his recollections of Dr Avdesh Sharma and his great work: I first met Avdesh over two decades ago and we quickly bonded. His very kind nature and his total commitment to mental health and mental wellbeing was truly impressive. We were in regular contact over the years and each message that Avdesh sent was inspirational.$

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Mar 22, 2022

Obituary: Dr Avdesh Sharma (1956-2022)

By Dinesh Bhugra, former WPA President (2014-2017)

He graduated from Maulana Azad medical College in Delhi in 1979 and went to NIMHANS to complete his psychiatry training where he met and married…

$The new ‘’Medically Unexplained Symptoms” module is now live on World Psychiatric Association\'s (WPA) Education Portal. Medically Unexplained Symptoms (MUS) are common across cultures, they do not vary according to geography or level of economic development, and are associated with negative illness perceptions, co-morbidity and disability. They are common after disasters and complex emergencies.$

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Mar 11, 2022

"Medical Unexplained Symptoms" module now available on WPA’s Education Portal

By WPA Education Coordinator

Therefore, repeated consultation for these symptoms and the disability imposed by them are two important elements that have implications for the management of these patients.…

$The World Psychiatric Association\'s (WPA) Certified Comprehensive Online Educational Course on Yoga in Mental Health, which took place at the end of 2021, proved to be a big success! As such, WPA plans to offer this course again in the future and will release further information soon.$

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Mar 08, 2022

Orientation Programme in Yoga in Mental Health (Part 1) is now available on WPA’s Education Portal

By WPA Education Coordinator

Last year's course was attended by a wide range of fully qualified Mental health professionals, and was delivered in 2 parts - Part 1: Online…

$Reflecting our long opposition to non-defensive military activities and mindful of the recent statements of various health and welfare organisations and vote of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) condemning the invasion of Ukraine, World Psychiatric Association (WPA) also expresses \"grave concern at reports of attacks on civilian facilities such as private residences, schools, and hospitals, and of civilian casualties, including children, women, older persons, and persons with disabilities.\"$

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Mar 08, 2022

Message from the WPA Executive Committee || March 2022

By Submitted on behalf of Executive Committee, WPA

The WPA urges the Russian Federation to stop all military activities in Ukraine immediately with special attention to those which threaten human lives and health,…