{"id":460,"date":"2023-02-02T02:04:40","date_gmt":"2023-02-02T02:04:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/religionandpsychiatry.org\/main\/?p=460"},"modified":"2023-11-13T17:24:56","modified_gmt":"2023-11-13T17:24:56","slug":"23rd-wpa-world-congress-of-psychiatry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/religionandpsychiatry.org\/main\/23rd-wpa-world-congress-of-psychiatry\/","title":{"rendered":"23rd WPA World Congress of Psychiatry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wcp-congress.com\/\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"inner-page\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-bg-position-top\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-461\" src=\"http:\/\/religionandpsychiatry.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/WCP-2023_Social_1200x628.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"http:\/\/religionandpsychiatry.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/WCP-2023_Social_1200x628.jpg 1200w, http:\/\/religionandpsychiatry.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/WCP-2023_Social_1200x628-300x157.jpg 300w, http:\/\/religionandpsychiatry.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/WCP-2023_Social_1200x628-1024x536.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/religionandpsychiatry.org\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/WCP-2023_Social_1200x628-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h1>\n<h1 class=\"vc_custom_heading section-heading\">Welcome Message<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-bg-position-top\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Greetings from World Psychiatric Association!<\/p>\n<p>Together with our valued member societies &amp; The Psychiatric Association of Austria, WPA looks forward to welcoming you to the 23<sup>rd<\/sup> WPA World Congress of Psychiatry in <strong>Vienna, Austria, 28<sup>th<\/sup> September \u2013 1<sup>st<\/sup> October 2023.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are exciting times for the practice of psychiatry as psychiatry and mental health are witnessing rapid changes, especially with the current pandemic that is placing a big impact on health care systems around the globe. Today, treatment and recovery of mental disorders go hand in hand with promotion and prevention, and there is an increased interest in rehabilitation and psycho-social interventions.<\/p>\n<p>I am pleased that WPA is organizing its 23rd World Congress in Vienna, Austria, with the theme <em>Psychiatry: current knowledge and perspectives for action<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>We will examine and discuss all the crucial issues in psychiatry and mental health and are setting up an exciting scientific program with numerous sessions and lectures that convey our present scientific and technological revolution. Delegates will certainly profit from up-to-date research data, the best lectures from experts in all fields of mental health, high-quality scientific content, interaction between mental health &amp; other health &amp; social care professionals, patients and carers, and relevant peer-to-peer networking.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, whether your contribution is in the field of psychopathology, biologic psychiatry, pharmacotherapy, psychiatric training, psychotherapy, social psychiatry, rehabilitation, prevention, or services organization, it will surely be an opportunity to share our knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>We are particularly excited to be hosting such a significant event in Europe.\u00a0 The diversity of the region encourages diversity in the program, with opportunities to explore how we work in scarce resources versus high-income settings, and how we can share best practices across settings of all kinds across the world.\u00a0 We will review the 2017-2020 Action Plan and its themes of collaboration, reaching those living with adversity, and the rich and varying ways in which the role of a psychiatrist can be legitimately expressed.\u00a0 We will investigate how the time-honored approaches and the newest techniques in psychiatry \u2013 including those in psychotherapies, neuromodulation, pharmacology, digital technologies, and social therapies \u2013 can be used practically to support people affected by mental ill-health, their families and friends, and community groups. These groups will join researchers and mental health professionals to consider advocacy, planning, and policymaking across sectors to promote the advancement of psychiatry and mental health in all countries.<\/p>\n<p>Vienna is considered among one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. In addition to attending a high-quality scientific deliberation, you will have the chance to enjoy this beautiful part of the world which has been consistent, over the last several years, coming as one of the most favorable travel destinations for its amazing historical patrimony, culture, natural wonders, and the warm-welcoming people.<\/p>\n<p>Join colleagues and thought leaders from across the globe for learning, sharing, and networking.<\/p>\n<p>Needless to say, in our Congress, you will find a memorable reception, informed scientific discussions, great networking prospects, and enjoyable cultural and gastronomical events from our Austrian hosts.<\/p>\n<p>We look forward to seeing you in Vienna, Austria from 28<sup>th<\/sup> September -1<sup>st<\/sup> October 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Afzal Javed<\/p>\n<p>President<\/p>\n<p>World Psychiatric Association<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Welcome Message Greetings from World Psychiatric Association! Together with our valued member societies &amp; The Psychiatric Association of Austria, WPA looks forward to welcoming you to the 23rd WPA World Congress of Psychiatry in Vienna, Austria, 28th September \u2013 1st October 2023. There are exciting times for the practice of psychiatry as psychiatry and mental health are witnessing rapid changes, especially with the current pandemic that is placing a big impact on health care systems around the globe. Today, treatment and recovery of mental disorders go hand in hand with promotion and prevention, and there is an increased interest in rehabilitation and psycho-social interventions. 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