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Jul 29, 2026
Wars in the 21st Century: Mental Health Impacts, Intervention Strategies, and the Cost to Our Humanity
Position Statement on War and Mental Health
Position Statement on War and Mental Health Issued jointly by the organizing committee following the webinar "Wars in the 21st Century: Mental Health Impacts, Intervention...
WPA News
Jul 16, 2026
World Psychiatric Association delivers statement at UN Intergovernmental Working Group on the rights of older persons
Professor Danuta Wasserman, President of the World Psychiatric Association, delivered an oral statement on behalf of WPA during the first session of the UN Intergovernmental...
WPA News
Jul 10, 2026
The 3rd Samarkand Spring School for Young Psychiatrists and Narcologists
From 8 to 12 April 2026, the 3rd Samarkand Spring School for Young Psychiatrists and Narcologists was held at Samarkand State Medical University, Republic of...
WPA News
Jul 09, 2026
In Memoriam: Professor Donald M. Hilty (1964-2026)
The World Psychiatric Association (WPA) and the WPA Digital Mental Health Section mourns the passing of Professor Donald M. Hilty (born 21st October 1964 –...
WPA News
Jul 08, 2026
WCP 2026 - WPA General Assembly Program on 26 September 2026
WPA Governance – WCP 2026 WPA General Assembly During the 26th World Congress of Psychiatry (23–26 September 2026, Stockholm, Sweden), the World Psychiatric Association will...
WPA News
Jul 06, 2026
Human Rights of Older Persons with Mental Health Conditions, Dementia, and Psychosocial Disabilities
Human Rights Must Be Realised in Everyday Life
Message from the President From 13 to 17 July 2026, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) will convene a...
