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WPA News
Jan 05, 2026
Are All Wars the Same?
The editorial by Prof. Bennett L. Leventhal
Recently, a colleague asked me a curious question: “Are all wars the same?” To be honest, I initially did not find this question to be…
WPA News
Dec 23, 2025
Obituary: Prof. Dan Joseph Stein (1962 - 2025)
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the death of Professor Dan Joseph Stein, MD, PhD, who passed away on Saturday,…
WPA News
Dec 17, 2025
President’s Season’s and New Year’s Message 2026
Dear Colleagues and Friends, The year 2025 has been marked by resilience, collaboration, and a renewed commitment to advancing global mental health. Guided by the…
WPA News
Dec 15, 2025
NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2026 WPA ELECTIONS - NOW OPEN
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Elections of the EC members and the Zonal Representatives
The World Psychiatric Association (WPA) is gearing up for its highly anticipated 2026 elections, scheduled to take place at the General Assembly, on the last…
WPA News
Dec 09, 2025
Prof. Ferrero Presents the History and Purpose of the Geneva Prize
The World Psychiatric Association (WPA) is proud to share the recorded lecture prepared by Professor François Ferrero, President of the Geneva Prize Foundation, to present…
WPA News
Nov 24, 2025
In memory of Gabriela Cruz Ares passed away on the 18th of July 2025 in Hamburg, Germany.
Gabriela Cruz Ares was chair of the Section Public Policy and Psychiatry from 2022 until 2025. She joined the section in 2019 as co-chair. She…
