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With the successful conclusion of the World Psychiatric Association’s (WPA) 24th World Congress of Psychiatry (WCP24) in Mexico City, I would like to take a moment, on behalf of the Organising and Scientific Committees, to express our gratitude to all participants, contributors, and partners who made this year’s congress a resounding success.

WPA News

Nov 25, 2024

Reflections on the 24th World Congress of Psychiatry in Mexico City

A Message from the WPA President

By Prof. Danuta Wasserman, President, WPA

A Theme to Inspire: “New Horizons for Good Mental Health for All” 14-17tth November 2024, WCP24 brought together over 3,674 attendees from 90 countries to…

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Prof. Eliot Sorel, an extraordinary leader in global mental health, on 13th of October 2024, at the age of 84. Prof. Sorel was not only a pioneer in health systems performance and psychiatry but also a visionary whose dedication transformed the lives of countless individuals worldwide. His contributions to psychiatry and his steadfast commitment to public health will leave an indelible legacy for future generations.

WPA News

Oct 31, 2024

Obituary: Professor Eliot Sorel (1940-2024)

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

By Prof. Danuta Wasserman, President, WPA

As the founder and inspirational leader of the WPA Section on Conflict Resolution, Prof. Sorel championed the role of dialogue and peacebuilding in psychiatry. Through…

On the 10th of October (Thursday), the global community unites once again to celebrate World Mental Health Day (WMHD), an initiative organised by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) and endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO). This year, the theme focuses on an issue that touches the lives of many—Mental Health at Work.

WPA News

Oct 30, 2024

WPA Supporting World Mental Health Day 2024: Mental Health at Work

By Prof. Danuta Wasserman, WPA President

With 60% of the global population engaged in some form of employment, the connection between work and mental health is not only significant, but urgent.…

$The World Psychiatric Association (WPA) announces the winner(s) of its 2024 Medical Student Essay Competition, a prestigious WPA Presidential initiative supported by the United Nations Secretariat – Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Division for Sustainable Development Goals. Earlier this year, the WPA invited medical students from around the world to write and submit an essay of up to 3,000 words on the theme: \\\"Improving Mental Health in the Global World Using the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals.$

WPA News

Oct 23, 2024

WPA Medical Students Essay Competition “Improving Mental Health in the Global World Using the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals” 2024

By Danuta Wasserman, WPA President

The competition was designed to encourage innovative thinking and provided an opportunity for medical students to highlight mental health\'s critical role in global development, giving…

$As the President of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA), I am deeply committed to advancing our 2023-2026 Action Plan, which aligns with the United Nations\' 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Today, I am proud to share a pivotal initiative that underscores our dedication to addressing the intersection of climate change and mental health—a pressing challenge of our time.$

WPA News

Sep 13, 2024

Message from the President: Uniting Mental Health and Climate Action for a Sustainable Future

By Danuta Wasserman, WPA President

Climate change is not merely an environmental crisis; it is a profound threat to mental health globally. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and escalating air…

Like World Mental Health Day (WMHD), celebrated annually on the 10th of October, Mental Health Week has become widely recognised throughout many European countries. Taking place during Mental Health Awareness Month, this year, Mental Health Awareness Week runs Monday 13 to Sunday 19 May 2024, with the theme “Movement: moving for our mental health.”

WPA News

Jun 14, 2024

World Psychiatric Association Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Week 2024

By WPA

The event represents a commitment to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilise efforts in support of mental health. According…