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$The WPA Jean Delay Prize is one of psychiatry’s most prestigious awards. Conferred triennially by the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) at its World Congress of Psychiatry. The Prize bears the name of the first president of the WPA and commemorates his own significant contributions to the practice of psychiatry in the 20th century. The Prize was established in 1999 to honour distinguished colleagues who have \"1) made a noteworthy contribution to the biological, psychological or social aspects of psychiatry, or 2) built useful bridges between them\".$

WPA Post

Feb 01, 2023

Nominations for WPA Jean Delay Prize 2023 now open!

Nominations are now being sought for the WPA Jean Delay Prize

Par WPA

The award winner is selected by an international jury of experts, and is invited to deliver a plenary lecture at the 23rd WPA World Congress…

Public Mental Health - An Opportunity for Collaboration between WFPHA & WPA

WPA Post

Jan 31, 2023

Public Mental Health - An Opportunity for Collaboration between WFPHA & WPA

Par WPA and WFPHA

FREE LIVE WEBINAR February 15, 2023 | 12:00 – 13:00 (CET) Participation is FREE, but registration is mandatory. Save Your Spot now: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/public-mental-health-an-opportunity-for-collaboration-between-wfpha-wpa-tickets-524387034737 The scission…

CURSO EN IDIOMA ESPAÑOL: Los Principios Clave de la CIE-11 de la OMS

WPA Post

Jan 18, 2023

CURSO EN IDIOMA ESPAÑOL: Los Principios Clave de la CIE-11 de la OMS

Curso avanzado sobre los requerimientos diagnósticos CIE-11 para los trastornos mentales, del comportamiento y del neurodesarrollo

Par Prof. Geoffrey M. Reed

7 al 28 de marzo de 2023 (cuatro sesiones semanales) Modalidad: En línea sincrónico Organizado por: La Asociación Mundial de Psiquiatría, la Academia Global de…

The WPA and SPF have announced a fellowship (Travel Award) for Undergraduate Medical Students to attend the WPA Regional Congress in Kolkata, India later this year (14th‑16th April 2023). This prestigious award is open to all undergraduate Medical Students that are presently studying in any of the SAARC countries (evidence of student status will be required – e.g., student card etc.). Students are invited to submit a video on the theme of “Importance of Psychiatry in the Medical Field” drawing from their own life/patient/training experience.

WPA Post

Jan 12, 2023

WPA & SPF offer Medical Students a Travel Award to attend WPA Regional Congress in Kolkata

World Psychiatric Association (WPA) and Affiliated Society, The SAARC Psychiatry Federation (SPF) announce a fellowship (Travel Award) for Undergraduate Medical Students to attend the WPA Regional Congress in Kolkata, India.

Par Afzal Javed, Waqar Azeem, Mohan Isaac, and Pronob Dalal

The guidelines for the video are: The title of the story can be different from the theme (create your own title), but the message of…

The WPA and SPF have announced a fellowship (Travel Award) for psychiatric trainees to attend the WPA Regional Congress in Kolkata, India later this year (14th‑16th April 2023). This prestigious award is open to all psychiatric trainees pursuing any psychiatric degree/diploma/fellowship or similar accredited course from a recognised teaching institution in any of the SAARC countries. The trainees are invited to submit a short story (in English) not exceeding 2000 words on the theme “Why psychiatric training is essential for the making of a good doctor”.

WPA Post

Jan 12, 2023

WPA & SPF offer Psychiatric Trainees Travel Award to attend WPA Regional Congress in Kolkata

World Psychiatric Association (WPA) and WPA Affiliated Society, The SAARC Psychiatry Federation (SPF) announce a fellowship (Travel Award) for psychiatric trainees to attend the WPA Regional Congress in Kolkata, India.

Par Afzal Javed, Pratima Murthy & Debasish Basu

The guidelines for the story are: It must be fictionalised (NOT an essay or review article). Either drawn from the student’s own life/patient/training experience or…

$President\'s New Year Message$

WPA Post

Jan 06, 2023

President\'s New Year Message

Prof. Afzal Javed, President, WPA, gives his New Year Message and shares the WPA 2022 Annual Report

Par Prof. Afzal Javed, President, WPA

Dear Friends, Greetings and Happy New Year from World Psychiatric Association (WPA)! Sadly, 2022 has been equally challenging. WPA, as everyone, has been severely impacted…