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“Recent Advances in the Treatment of Depression” webinar is now available on WPA Education Portal

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Jul 08, 2022

“Recent Advances in the Treatment of Depression” webinar is now available on WPA Education Portal

Par WPA Education Coordinator

As part of the ongoing World Psychiatric Association (WPA) Webinar Series, the \'Recent Advances in the treatment of Depression\' webinar took place on Wednesday 1st…

$We are happy to announce that the second edition of the 2022 WPA Review is now out! As always, all WPA components will receive the eNewsletter per email and it is packed with short reports submitted by our valued members from all corners of the world. It is also possible to read this edition (and past editions) of the eNewsletter here. The WPA Review - Q2 2022 includes nearly 30 reports and covers all the latest news from the first part of this year including WPA\'s statement on the war in Ukraine. If you would like to submit a report, please carefully read the “Steps to submitting your contributions” here. Please note, reports not adhering to the guidelines will not be accepted.$

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Jul 07, 2022

WPA Review - 2022 Q2 eNewsletter is now published!

Par WPA

Please email all submission to: interimsecretariatsupport@wpanet.org by the 10th September 2022. Thank you to everybody who has contributed to the this edition and to those…

$Last Friday (17th June 2022), The World Health Organization (WHO) released its largest review of world mental health since the turn of the century. Titled \"Transforming mental health for all\", the report draws on evidence from countries across the globe. Its findings highlight the devastating effects the pandemic has had, with skyrocketing rates of depression and anxiety, conditions that even pre-pandemic were at epidemic levels. The world report aims to inspire and inform change. Here are some of the key points emphasised: We need to intensify our collaborative effort to integrate mental health and primary health care. Mental health is critically important for everyone, everywhere. Mental health needs are high but responses are insufficient and inadequate.$

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Jun 21, 2022

WHO highlights urgent need to transform mental health and mental health care

New WHO Mental Health Report published on 17th June 2022 urges mental health decision makers and advocates to step up commitment and action to change attitudes, actions and approaches to mental health, its determinants and mental health care.

Par WPA

A commitment to mental health is an investment towards a better life and future for everyone. Building the foundation for well-functioning mental health systems and…

The new ‘Partners in Care’ curriculum is now live on WPA’s Education Portal

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Jun 17, 2022

The new ‘Partners in Care’ curriculum is now live on WPA’s Education Portal

Par WPA Education Coordinator

Fountain House, in partnership with the World Psychiatric Association (WPA), presents this three-part series focused on “Partners in Care: A new person-centred curriculum focused on…

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February, the Polish Psychiatric Association (PPA), a member of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) Zone 9, was quick to offer support to Ukrainian psychiatrists and two Ukrainian Psychiatric Associations by actively providing medical and humanitarian aid.

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May 31, 2022

Polish Psychiatric Association Continues Support for Ukrainian

Polish Psychiatric Association Continues to Support Ukrainian Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Associations

Par Professor Jerzy Samochowiec, Professor Janusz Heitzman and Dr Tomasz Szafranski For the Board of PPA

Over the past couple of months, the PPA’s main Board has appealed to numerous governmental and non-governmental organisations as well as pharmaceutical companies to ensure…

$Part of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA)\'s Online Learning Series, the \'Recent Advances in the treatment of Bipolar Disorder\' webinar took place on Monday 28th March 2022 at 5pm GMT.$

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May 30, 2022

“Recent Advances in the Treatment of Bipolar” webinar is now available on the WPA Education Portal

Par WPA Education Coordinator

The event was moderated by Prof Konstantinos Fountoulakis MD PhD and included presentations from Prof Mauricio Tohen MD DrPH MBA (Management of Acute Mania) and…