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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.”
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Dec 15, 2023

WPA President launches 2023-2026 Action Plan

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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
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Dec 13, 2023

The Nomination Process for 2023 WPA Elections is now open

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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.
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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…
In 1998, the Geneva Prize Foundation was established in the heart of Geneva, Switzerland, with a mission that resonated with the principles enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. As the Foundation marks its 25th year, it continues to be a beacon for the promotion of equity, humanity, and the safeguarding of human rights in the treatment of individuals with mental illness.
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Nov 24, 2023

Geneva Prize for Human Rights in Psychiatry Celebrates 25 Years of Advocacy and Progress

The Foundation Geneva Prize Opens Nominations for the 2024 Prize

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The prestigious Geneva Prize, awarded every three years, recognises the exceptional efforts of individuals or associations that have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the cause. Supported…
Alternatives to Coercion \"5 top tips for implementing alternative to coercion” webinar released
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Oct 17, 2023

Alternatives to Coercion \"5 top tips for implementing alternative to coercion” webinar released

Alternatives to Coercion \"5 top tips for implementing alternative to coercion” webinar is now available on the WPA Education Portal

By WPA Education Coordinator
The ‘Alternatives to Coercion \"5 top tips for implementing alternative to coercion” webinar took place on Wednesday 6th September 2023 and is now available to…
Dear Friends, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your unwavering support of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA). It is with huge gratitude and pride that I assume the role of President, entrusted with the privilege of guiding this esteemed organisation over the next triennium. Marked by unprecedented global changes, my ambition is to foster cultural competence and professional development, promoting equality, embracing diversity, and ensuring inclusion within the field of psychiatry. The field of psychiatry finds itself at a critical juncture, grappling with challenges marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, economic downturns, the increasing effects of climate change, and ongoing wars, violence, and conflicts.
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Oct 13, 2023

Message from the President || October 2023

WPA’s new President delivers her first message to the WPA community following the start of her tenure

By Prof. Danuta Wasserman President
As we embark on this journey, I look forward to serving as the representative of our diverse and dedicated membership. The WPA, as the global…
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