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The World Psychiatric Association (WPA) has once again launched its much-anticipated Medical Student Essay Competition, a WPA Presidential initiative with the support of the United Nations Secretariat – Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Division for Sustainable Development Goals.

WPA News

Feb 14, 2025

WPA Launches 2024 Medical Student Essay Competition focused on Mental Health and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

World Psychiatric Association announces a Travel Award for the winner of its 2024 Medical Student Essay Competition to attend the 24th WPA World Congress of Psychiatry in Mexico City, Mexico

By WPA

This year\'s competition revolves around the critical theme of \"Improving Mental Health in the Global World Using the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).\"…

Back in March this year, the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) launched its much-anticipated Medical Student Essay Competition, a WPA Presidential initiative with the support of the United Nations Secretariat – Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Division for Sustainable Development Goals.

WPA News

Feb 14, 2025

Deadline approaching for the WPA 2024 Medical Student Essay Competition

Only a week left until the deadline for the World Psychiatric Association 2024 Medical Student Essay Competition to attend the 24th WPA World Congress of Psychiatry in Mexico City, Mexico

By WPA

This year\'s theme is \"Improving Mental Health in the Global World Using the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).\" It challenges medical students worldwide…

A recent article in The Lancet Psychiatry raises urgent concerns over the involuntary hospitalisation of a young Iranian student after she protested against the country’s mandatory hijab laws. Authored by Prof. Danuta Wasserman (WPA President), Prof. Thomas G. Schulze (WPA President-Elect), and Profs. Daniela Dörfler, Thomas Wenzel, and Siroos Mirzaei, the piece denounces the use of psychiatric institutions as tools of political repression.

WPA News

Feb 06, 2025

WPA Experts Condemn the Misuse of Psychiatry in Iran

By Unkown

The article details the case of a student at Tehran\'s Azad University who was reportedly harassed by morality guards for improperly wearing her hijab. In…

As part of my 2023-2026 Action Plan, I wish to introduce you and welcome your collaboration on a crucial global health initiative led by the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) in collaboration with the Swedish National Centre for Suicide Research and Mental Ill Health Prevention (NASP) at Karolinska Institutet (KI) and a WHO collaborating centre.

WPA News

Jan 31, 2025

Introduction Statement for the BIC Project

World Psychiatric Association (WPA) President, Prof. Danuta Wasserman, Introduces the Brief Motivational Intervention and Long-term Regular Follow-up Contact Program (BIC)

By Prof. Danuta Wasserman, President, WPA

I as the President of the WPA propose a clinical and scientific study in a collective pursuit of improving public health outcomes by preventing suicidal…

The University of Bern is proud to announce the upcoming launch of its Competence Center of Global Mental Health Research in collaboration with the World Psychiatric Association (WPA). This groundbreaking initiative aims to elevate mental health research and education on a global scale, with a special focus on supporting Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs).

WPA News

Jan 15, 2025

University of Bern to Launch Global Mental Health Research Center in Collaboration with WPA

By Prof. Danuta Wasserman, President, WPA Prof. Thomas G. Schulze, President Elect, WPA Prof. Kristina Adorjan, Director, University Hospital of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (UPD), University of Bern

A Collaborative Effort for Global Mental Health The establishment of the University of Bern Competence Center of Global Mental Health Research represents a strategic partnership…

As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on a year of resilience, collaboration, and renewed commitments to addressing global mental health challenges, guided by the EDIT principles -Equality, Development, Inclusivity, and Transcultural awareness.

WPA News

Dec 23, 2024

New Year’s Greetings 2025

On behalf of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) President, Prof. Danuta Wasserman

By Prof. Danuta Wasserman, President, WPA

Through united efforts, we move beyond psychiatry by mobilising the best possible resources and advice worldwide, addressing mental health crises comprehensively, and rebuilding connections across…