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WPA Medical Students Essay Competition 2025 Winners Announced
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WPA Medical Students Essay Competition 2025 Winners Announced

World Psychiatric Association announces the winners of their 2025 Medical Student Essay Competition who will receive a Travel Award to attend the 25th WPA World Congress of Psychiatry in Prague, Czech Republic

Par Prof. Muhammad Waqar Azeem, Prof. Howard Liu, Prof. Thelma Sanchez, Prof. Danuta Wasserman
The World Psychiatric Association (WPA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 4th Annual Medical Student Essay Competition(https://www.wpanet.org/medical-students-essay-comp-25). This initiative is supported by the…
Prof. Afzal Javed, Past WPA President (2020-2023)
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WPA Congratulates Professor Afzal Javed

Par Prof, Danuta Wasserman, WPA President
Prof Afzal Javed, past president of World Psychiatric Association (2020-23), has been included in His Majesty King’s Honours List released by the palace on King’s…
Global Alliance for Brain Health:
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Global Alliance for Brain Health:

First-Ever International Meeting in Bern

Par Prof. Claudio L.A. Bassetti for the Boards of the Swiss Brain Health Plan and Swiss Brain Health Foundation
The Brain: A Pillar of Human Health and Potential The brain is essential for our physical, mental, social health and well-being, enabling us to realise…
About the Webinar The webinar will introduce the WHO guide and explore its practical application in medical and nursing education worldwide. With the increasing global burden of mental health conditions, neurological disorders, and substance use issues, the integration of comprehensive MNS training in health curricula is more critical than ever. A distinguished panel of speakers will share insights and reflections on the development and implementation of the guide.
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Upcoming WHO Webinar:

Launch of the Guide on Educating Medical and Nursing Students in Mental, Neurological and Substance Use Care

Par WPA
The World Psychiatric Association (WPA) is pleased to share with its global community an important upcoming event hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO): the…
WPA President, Professor Danuta Wasserman, posts a statement that will be presented during the WHO 78th World Health Assembly, Geneva, Switzerland (19-27 May 2025) Image credit: The World Health Organization
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A Unified Call for Global Brain Health:

Highlights from WHA78 in Geneva

Par WPA
The Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly (WHA78) is currently underway in Geneva, bringing together health leaders, policymakers, and advocates from across the globe to address the…
The World Psychiatric Association (WPA) and the World Association on Dual Disorders (WADD) have come together to launch two prestigious awards in honour of the late Professor Pedro Ruiz, a pioneer in the field of psychiatry. As part of the \"Agreement of the Americas,\" these awards recognise professionals who have made significant contributions to psychiatry, particularly in the area of dual disorders.
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WPA & WADD Joint Recognition Awards: Call for Submissions

Recognising Excellence in Psychiatry – The World Psychiatric Association and the World Association on Dual Disorders invite submissions for the prestigious Prof. Pedro Ruiz Recognition Awards.

Par Prof. Danuta Wasserman, WPA President & Carolina de Sebastián, Secretariat, World Association on Dual Disorders
“Dual disorders” is the term used in the mental health field to refer to those patients who suffer from an addictive disorder and other mental…
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