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WPA News
Oct 08, 2025
WPA statement by Professor Danuta Wasserman for the World Mental Health Day – on 10 October 2025, led by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH).
One of the greatest health threats in the world is the growing number of brain and mental disorders, commonly called neurological and psychiatric disorders. These…
WPA News
Sep 18, 2025
Responding to Mental Health Needs in Humanitarian Emergencies: A Hands-On Simulation
Join a unique WHO-led course that takes you inside real-world humanitarian crises to practice critical mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) skills. Guided by Dr.…
WPA News
Sep 10, 2025
Over a billion people are living with mental health conditions
Dear Colleagues, According to the reports World Mental Health Today (https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/382343/9789240113817-eng.pdf) and Mental Health Atlas 2024 (https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/382452/9789240114487-eng.pdf) released by the World Health Organization (WHO), more…
WPA News
Jul 03, 2025
WPA Medical Students Essay Competition 2025 Winners Announced
World Psychiatric Association announces the winners of their 2025 Medical Student Essay Competition who will receive a Travel Award to attend the 25th WPA World Congress of Psychiatry in Prague, Czech Republic
The World Psychiatric Association (WPA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 4th Annual Medical Student Essay Competition(https://www.wpanet.org/medical-students-essay-comp-25). This initiative is supported by the…
WPA News
Jun 27, 2025
Global Alliance for Brain Health:
First-Ever International Meeting in Bern
The Brain: A Pillar of Human Health and Potential The brain is essential for our physical, mental, social health and well-being, enabling us to realise…
WPA News
Jun 27, 2025
WPA Congratulates Professor Afzal Javed
Prof Afzal Javed, past president of World Psychiatric Association (2020-23), has been included in His Majesty King’s Honours List released by the palace on King’s…
