The Section’s main goal is to contribute to the development of strong, thriving, inclusive, and diverse communities, taking a multi-factorial, multi-level approach to mental health. It aims to prevent the occurrence and reduce the incidence and impact of mental health disorders worldwide and advance mental health promotion oriented and evidence-based programs and practices. Through a broad scope of action, the Section promotes discussion, research, teaching, practice, action, and dissemination of evidence-based information focused on preventing mental disorders and increasing people’s control over the elements that determine their mental health and wellbeing.
- Physical activity and exercise for the prevention and management of mild cognitive impairment and dementia: a collaborative international guideline
- Mental health prevention and promotion
- Minichino, A., Davies, C., Karpenko, O. et al. Preventing psychosis in people at clinical high risk: an updated meta-analysis by the World Psychiatric Association Preventive Psychiatry section. Mol Psychiatry (2025)
- WPA Healthy Lifestyle Hub
Fusar-Poli, P., Pillinger, T., McCutcheon, R.A., Rangaswamy, T., Asmal, L., Singh, S.P., Oliver, D., Stefanelli, R., Crossley, N.A., Gadelha, A., Lopez-Jaramillo, C., Mutamba, B.B., Cheour, M., Valencia, M., Asher, L., Aymerich, C., Catalan, A., Yon, D.K., Shin, J.I., Solmi, M., Lawrie, S.M., Kulisewa, K., Karpenko, O., Ben-Zeev, D., Cortese, S., Lund, C., Howes, O., Kéri, P., Sunkel, C., Bonoldi, I., Damiani, S., Fusar-Poli, L., McGorry, P.D., Kane, J.M. and Correll, C.U. (2026), Real-world comprehensive care of people living with schizophrenia: recommendations across different settings and clinical stages. World Psychiatry, 25: 231-264. https://doi.org/10.1002/wps.70066
Veronese, N., Gianfredi, V., Smith, L. et al. Recommendations from the European interdisciplinary council on ageing on physical activity and diet for mental health conditions in older adults. Aging Clin Exp Res 38, 83 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40520-025-03315-x
