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Q4 2024
Dear Friends,
In 2024, the WPA actively participated in a series of impactful congresses and meetings in the American and Asian regions that fostered inclusion and strengthened ties within the global psychiatric community.
The year began with the signing of the ‘Agreement of the Americas’, an agreement amongst ten associations (World Psychiatric Association (WPA), American Psychiatric Association (APA), Latin American Psychiatric Association (APAL), World Association on Dual Disorders (WADD), Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA), American Society of Hispanic Psychiatry (ASPH), Promoting Mental Health in Females (WARMI), Spanish Society on Dual Disorders (SEPD) and Mexican Consortium of Neuropsycho-pharmacology (MCNP)), followed by the APA meeting in New York, the APAL meeting in Buenos Aires, the World Congress of Psychiatry (WCP) in Mexico City, and continuing with the World Congress of Asian Psychiatry hosted by the Asian Federation of Psychiatric Associations (AFPA) in Bali, Indonesia.
These gatherings, which will be followed up, create a fruitful platform, for dialogue, for addressing region-specific challenges in mental health, and for sharing experiences while fostering a spirit of global solidarity.
Looking ahead to 2025, activities will embrace African and European perspectives that will deepen and revitalise partnerships and strengthen inclusivity in global psychiatry.
In Africa, a regional meeting will be held in Alexandria, Egypt by the Egyptian Psychiatric Association and in Europe, the European Psychiatric Association (EPA) will meet in Madrid, followed by the 2025 World Congress of Psychiatry (WCP) in Prague.
Experiences from these gatherings will offer opportunities to work towards true global and inclusive psychiatry with collaboration across continents grounded in awareness of each other’s resources, possibilities, abilities, and challenges.
By inclusiveness and equality, the global psychiatric community moves closer to a future where mental health is prioritised, equitable, and accessible for all.
With my best wishes,
Danuta
Prof. Danuta Wasserman
WPA President
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We look forward to meeting with you at the 25th WCP
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Learn more about this year's 25th WPA World Congress of Psychiatry in Prague here.
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Updates from WPA Components
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Updates from WPA Special Interest Groups
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The winners of the WPA 2024 Medical Student Essay Competition were recognised at this year's World Congress of Psychiatry. Professor Muhammad Waqar Azeem, Chair of the WPA SIG on Medical Students, summarises the competition and the winners here.
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Updates from WPA Member Societies
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Thelma Sanchez and Alejandro Molina from the Mexican Psychiatric Association offer their reflections on the successful 24th WPA World Congress of Psychiatry which took place 14th-17th November 2024 in Mexico City. Read more here.
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The Asian Federation of Psychiatric Associations (AFPA), representing 28 member societies of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA), convened for the 10th Asian Congress of Psychiatric Associations in Bali, Indonesia, from 5-7th of December 2024. Dr G Prasad Rao, a member of the WPA Planning Committee, tells us more here.
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Prof. Santiago Levin, APAL incoming President 2024-2026, talks about the APAL biennial Congress took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from 7th-9th November, under the theme "Mental Health and Social Inequality", which highlights how the leadership of the WPA promotes inclusiveness of Asian Member Societies' experiences in the worldwide context. Read more here.
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As part of the "Agreement of the Americas," signed in January 2024 between the World Psychiatric Association, American Psychiatric Association, APAL, World Association on Dual Disorders, Canadian Psychiatric Association, American Society of Hispanic Psychiatry, Warming Mental Health, Promoting Mental Health in Females, and the Spanish Society on Dual Disorders and Mexican Consortium of Neuropsycho-pharmacology, the inaugural project includes a tribute to Professor Pedro Ruiz, recognising his significant contributions to psychiatry through two awards. Read more here.
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Reminders from the Secretariat's Office
Dear WPA Components,
We would also like to ask the Member Societies to ensure we have their latest contact information. Please email us here if there any changes to your details.
Thank you for your continued support and please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Your Secretariat Team
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Upcoming WPA World, Thematic, Regional and Co-Sponsored Congresses
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Take advantage of a wealth of opportunities to learn from the latest research data, the best experts in all fields of mental health, high-quality scientific content, and relevant peer-to-peer networking at the WPA World, Thematic, Regional and Co-Sponsored Congresses. Learn more here.
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