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$The World Psychiatric Association\'s (WPA) Certified Comprehensive Online Educational Course on Yoga in Mental Health, which took place at the end of 2021, proved to be a big success! As such, WPA plans to offer this course again in the future and will release further information soon.$

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Mar 08, 2022

Orientation Programme in Yoga in Mental Health (Part 1) is now available on WPA’s Education Portal

Par WPA Education Coordinator

Last year\'s course was attended by a wide range of fully qualified Mental health professionals, and was delivered in 2 parts - Part 1: Online…

$Reflecting our long opposition to non-defensive military activities and mindful of the recent statements of various health and welfare organisations and vote of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) condemning the invasion of Ukraine, World Psychiatric Association (WPA) also expresses \"grave concern at reports of attacks on civilian facilities such as private residences, schools, and hospitals, and of civilian casualties, including children, women, older persons, and persons with disabilities.\"$

WPA Post

Mar 08, 2022

Message from the WPA Executive Committee || March 2022

Par Submitted on behalf of Executive Committee, WPA

The WPA urges the Russian Federation to stop all military activities in Ukraine immediately with special attention to those which threaten human lives and health,…

WPA Post

Mar 07, 2022

Upcoming WPA Webinars

Par WPA

As part of our dedication to education and learning, the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) will be running a number of educational programmes over the course…

$The new \"Anxiety Disorders\" module is now available on WPA’s Education Portal. This course provides an insight into the epidemiology of anxiety disorders globally, outlines different types of anxiety disorders, and provides an overview of treatment options available. This module considers the management of younger people with an anxiety disorder, risk factors for younger people developing anxiety disorders and management considerations.$

WPA Post

Mar 02, 2022

New Module on \"Anxiety Disorders\" now live on WPA’s Education Portal

Par WPA Education Coordinator

Designed for medical students, doctors and other health care providers with an interest in mental health. This course was developed by Dr Pallavi Chandra (ST7…

$\"Overlooked and underfunded\"—experts call for united action to reduce the global burden of depression$

WPA Post

Feb 16, 2022

Published today - Lancet - WPA Commission: Time for united action on depression!

Par WPA

We are delighted to announce the publication of the Lancet - World Psychiatric Association (WPA) Commission: Time for united action on depression today! Commission\'s key…

Global Launch of the Lancet - WPA Commission: time for united action on depression

WPA Post

Feb 09, 2022

Global Launch of the Lancet - WPA Commission: time for united action on depression

Par WPA

We are pleased to inform you of the upcoming publication of the Lancet - World Psychiatric Association (WPA) Commission: time for united action on depression.…