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The World Psychiatric Association (WPA) has been at the forefront of advocating for the promotion of psychiatry among medical students and supporting the journey of medical learners. As part of the WPA Triennium Action Plan 2020-2023, capacity building and fostering an interest in psychiatry among medical students have emerged as pivotal objectives. To champion these goals, we established the WPA Working Group on Medical Students, dedicated to addressing the mental health and well-being of medical students, dismantling the stigma surrounding mental health, and showcasing psychiatry as a rewarding career path.

WPA News

Jan 09, 2024

WPA Medical Student Working Group Release Third eBook: Clinical Handbook in Psychiatry

By Professor Afzal Javed, WPA President & Professor Muhammad Waqar Azeem (Chair of the WPA Working Group on Medical Students)

As such, we are happy to announce the third e-publication written by a team of medical students at the University of Ottawa (currently residents in…

We are happy to announce that the third edition of the 2023 WPA Review has been published today! As with previous editions, 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 - Q3 2023 includes numerous reports covering all the latest news and events since our last edition.

WPA News

Dec 26, 2023

WPA Review - 2023 Q3 eNewsletter is now published!

By WPA

As this is the last edition of the eNewsletter under Prof. Afzal Javed, WPA\'s current President, he would like to express his heartfelt appreciation to…

Season’s Greetings 2023 from the President

WPA News

Dec 20, 2023

Season’s Greetings 2023 from the President

By Prof. Danuta Wasserman, WPA President

It is not easy to write this seasonal message given the situation in which our world finds itself: crises on all continents, terrorist attacks, armed…

WPA President Professor Danuta Wasserman intends for her Action Plan to boost the mental health of patients, psychiatric staff, and the general public through encouraging and enabling psychiatrists and the field of psychiatry to embrace communication, prevention, international collaboration, and a new leadership role in society. According to Prof. Wasserman, “This strategic initiative aims to transcend traditional boundaries, extending mental health advancements beyond the realms of psychiatry and medicine and into the very fabric of society.”

WPA News

Dec 15, 2023

WPA President launches 2023-2026 Action Plan

By WPA

At the heart of the WPA\'s Action Plan lies the recognition that good mental health is fundamental to individual and collective decision-making, harmonious relations, and…

The Nomination Process for 2023 WPA Elections is now open

WPA News

Dec 13, 2023

The Nomination Process for 2023 WPA Elections is now open

By WPA

The elections for EC members and Zonal Representatives will be held during the World Congress in Vienna at the General Assembly on 30 September 2023.…

The ‘Beyond Madness’ podcast series is now available via the WPA Education Portal. With over 60 episodes, this series aims to demystify psychiatry, exploring mental health and emotional wellbeing. Each episode focusses on a different issue discussing areas such as childhood sexual abuse, eating disorders, suicide, trauma and sexual abuse.

WPA News

Dec 05, 2023

Listen to the ‘Beyond Madness’ Podcast Series on the WPA Education Portal

By WPA Education Coordinator

Hosted by Professor Christopher Paul Szabo, Beyond Madness is a podcast series focused on societal issues that have potential implications for mental health and emotional…