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President Welcomes Participants to the 23rd WPA World Congress of Psychiatry in Vienna

WPA News

Sep 28, 2023

President Welcomes Participants to the 23rd WPA World Congress of Psychiatry in Vienna

WPA President\'s Opening Message

By Prof. Afzal Javed, President, WPA

Dear Esteemed Colleagues and Friends, As I stand before you today, I am deeply honoured to welcome you to the 23rd World Congress in Psychiatry.…

Important Updated Information Regarding WPA General Assembly 2023 Vienna, Austria

WPA News

Sep 26, 2023

Important Updated Information Regarding WPA General Assembly 2023 Vienna, Austria

By Prof. Afzal Javed, Prof. Kam Bhui and Prof. Muhammad Waqar Azeem

The World Psychiatric Association (WPA) is gearing up for its highly anticipated 2023 Elections, scheduled to take place in Vienna during the General Assembly on…

$In a significant milestone for the WPA, the current president, Dr. Afzal Javed, has released a comprehensive eBook detailing the wide-ranging activities and accomplishments during his triennium (October 2020 to October 2023). This publication aims to shine a spotlight on the invaluable contributions made by WPA components while outlining future directions for the association\'s global initiatives. The President also took a moment to acknowledge the pivotal role played by the Editor of the acclaimed World Psychiatry, as well as the Chairs and Members of WPA Standing Committees on Planning, Finance, Education, Sections, Meetings, Publication, Ethics, Review, Nomination, and Accreditation. These individuals, through their dedicated efforts, have significantly contributed to the organization\'s mission.$

WPA News

Sep 26, 2023

WPA President Releases Triennium Book Highlighting Vital Contributions Made by WPA Components

President of World Psychiatric Association (WPA) reflects on three years of his term and releases a triennium book to highlight the vital contributions made by the WPA components and to share the future directions for our global work.

By Dr. Afzal Javed, WPA President

What makes this eBook particularly noteworthy is that it represents the first-ever compilation of the triennial activities of the WPA into a single publication, offering…

The Chandigarh Charter on Public Mental Health: A Global Initiative to Prioritise Mental Well-being

WPA News

Sep 22, 2023

The Chandigarh Charter on Public Mental Health: A Global Initiative to Prioritise Mental Well-being

By Dr. Afzal Javed (President, WPA) & Prof. Debashish Basu (Director - WPA Collaborating Centre Chandigarh, India)

In a pioneering move aimed at addressing the global crisis of mental health, the Department of Psychiatry at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and…

Reduced Registration Fee for Medical, Psychology, and Social Work Students

WPA News

Sep 20, 2023

Reduced Registration Fee for Medical, Psychology, and Social Work Students

Reduced Registration Fee for Medical, Psychology, and Social Work Students Ahead of World Congress of Psychiatry in Vienna

By WPA

In anticipation of the upcoming 23rd World Congress of Psychiatry (WCP23), scheduled to be held in Vienna from September 28th to October 1st, the World…

WPA Collaborating Centre Chandigarh India Ran Vlog Contest to Attend International Conference

WPA News

Sep 19, 2023

WPA Collaborating Centre Chandigarh India Ran Vlog Contest to Attend International Conference

WPA, as main sponsor of the event, has provided travel awards for the winners of a Video log (“Vlog”) Contest to participate in the conference.

By WPA

The Department of Psychiatry at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India, which is the latest Collaborating Centre of the WPA,…