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May 2014
21st IFP World Congress of Psychotherapy
Dear colleagues, The International Federation for Psychotherapy (IFP) will hold the 21st IFP World Congress of Psychotherapy from May 9 -11, 2014, in Shanghai, China. The theme of this congress will be ‘Psychotherapy Contributing to Global Health’. All IFP members and all colleagues who are interested in psychotherapy are cordially welcome to attend this every-4-year gathering. The board of IFP has authorized the Committee of Psychotherapy and Psychological Counseling of China Association for Mental Health, one of the member organizations…
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WPA 16th World Congress of Psychiatry (Zone 8)
Focusing on Quality, Access and Humane Care
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Living with schizophrenia. World Federation of Mental Health
The theme of this congress is identical with the theme we have selected for this year's World Mental Health Day. "Living with Schizophrenia" is both important and timely. It is important because of the great burden imposed by schizophrenia on the family and on society as a whole but essentially on the patient him (her) self. The degree of suffering of the persons with this illness can be understood only if one considers the very strong self-destructive potential of people…
Find out more »June 2015
WPA Regional Congress Japan
Dear Friends It is a privilege and an honour to welcome you to the WPA Regional Congress in association with Japanese Society of Psychiatry and Neurology to be held in Osaka from June 4th to 6th, 2015. Japan has many things to teach us about psychiatry, psychiatric practice and innovations. In these days of economic uncertainty we need to learn how to deliver best services which our patients will find helpful. This Congress is a truly an excellent opportunity to…
Find out more »October 2015
4th World Congress of Cultural Psychiatry
As President of the World Association of Cultural Psychiatry, I warmly welcome you to the 4th Word Congress of Cultural Psychiatry, to be held in the beautiful city of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The World Association of Cultural Psychiatry was founded to encourage international collaboration, friendship, scholarship, research and compassionate care around the world. Sharing and exchanging best practice, and improving the safety and quality of mental health care is our priority, whilst working with diverse cultures, legal systems, commissioning processes…
Find out more »September 2016
People on the Move: asylum seekers and refugees worldwide
Our Symposium ‘People on the Move; asylum seekers and refugees worldwide' will be held in Hamburg, Germany, on Saturday, 17 September 2016, from 9 am till 4 pm. The symposium is hosted by the DTGGP (president Dr. Meryam Schouler-Ocak) . This association is having its yearly Congress from 14th – 17th September in Hamburg and our symposium is on the last day of this congress. Fee: 50 euros. Venue: Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-EppendorfHamburg 17 September 2016, Tentative Time schedule 09.00-9.30 Welcome and…
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WPA International Congress, Cape Town
You are invited to Cape Town for the WPA International Congress with the theme “Psychiatry: integrative care for the community” hosted by the South African Society of Psychiatrists. It is the first time that a WPA International Congress is being held in South Africa. http://www.wpacapetown2016.org.za/ The WPA-TPS was able to submit 5 symposia, which have all been accepted. Some of the symposia are organized in cooperation with the World Association of Cultural Psyhciatry. One symposium is a joint symposium with…
Find out more »October 2017
17th WPA World Congress of Psychiatry
The 2017 theme of the World Congress of Psychiatry is “Psychiatry of the 21st Century: Context, Controversies and Commitment”. This meeting will be an excellent opportunity to discuss academic trends, research findings and clinical advancement as well as networking and offering support to other peers.
Find out more »September 2018
World Congress of Psychiatry in Mexico City
Emigration, suicide, violence, new addictions, poverty, discrimination, toxic environments, and the pressures that come with navigating a world of gender diversity and sexuality… all are issues not only key to the mental health agenda in Mexico, but also the world over. Now, more than ever, it is essential for the psychiatric community to stand firm for mental health. Join us in Mexico City, Mexico, 27-30 September 2018 to discuss how psychiatry can have an impact on these important practice and social…
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Achieving Global Mental Health Equity: Making Cultural Psychiatry Count
CULTURE AFFECTS EVERY ASPECT OF CLINICAL CARE This conference brings together the world of cultural psychiatry — psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and others in mental health, anthropology, history, and social science colleagues from around the world — to share how best to implement a culture-focused approach in mental health practice. We aim to overcome health and healthcare disparities and promote global mental health equity in access, engagement, and quality of care for diverse populations. Read More…
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