The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) publications related to mental health at work.
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The Vibrant Mind Final Chapters: Closing Exhibition in Ireland and Upcoming Webinars
October 10, 2024
The Vibrant Mind Exhibition aims to spotlight the intricate relationship between artistry and mental health, facilitating dialogue, challenging stigmas, and promoting understanding.
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PUBLICATION - Hogrefe: Ethics for European Psychologists
October 10, 2024
This updated volume continues to be a welcome resource for any psychologist or student wanting to foresee, prevent, and professionally manage, in an ethically responsible way, the moral challenges that arise in their daily work.
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World Mental Health Day – 10th October
October 10, 2024
At the European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations AISBL (EFPA), we champion mental health in the workplace as a key focus area for mental wellbeing in European society.
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The vibrant mind webinar : Art as a Socio-Psychological Mirror
October 8, 2024
Webinar organised by GAMIAN-Europe and EFPA.
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EFPA Standing Committee on Clinical Neuropsychology engagement in the European Brain Council project : Rethinking Schizophrenia Care Pathway
October 7, 2024
EFPA Standing Committee in Clinical Neuropsychology engagement with the European Brain Council in the project " Rethinking Schizophrenia".
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PUBLICATION - EHMA 2024 Conference Report: Strengthening European Health Systems
October 7, 2024
The EHMA 2024 Conference Report, summarises key discussions and insights from the 29th European Health Management Conference.
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EFPA contributes to the European Commission Call for evidence for the Digital Services Act guidelines to enforce the protection of minors online
October 1, 2024
The European Federation of Psychologists´ Associations aisbl (EFPA) appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the European Commission Call for evidence for the Digital Services Act guidelines to enforce the protection of minors online.
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ECP 2025 Call for Reviewers
September 26, 2024
The European Congress of Psychology (ECP) 2025, scheduled to take place from 1 to 4 July 2025, Cyprus, is seeking experienced and dedicated reviewers to evaluate submitted abstracts.
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EFPA launches new Digitalisation Expert Reference Group
September 23, 2024
September 2024—Following a nomination process from throughout the European region, EFPA has now launched a new expert reference network: the Ad Hoc Working Group on Digitalisation.
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Lotte De Schrijver appointed as Other Director by EFPA Board of Directors
September 23, 2024
Board of Directors of EFPA AISBL has appointed Lotte De Schrijver as replacement in the Other Director position.
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EFPA Standing Committee on Geropsychology at the ICP2024 in Prague
September 20, 2024
Several EFPA SC on Geropsychology representatives participated in the International Congress of Psychology (ICP) that took place in Prague, Czech Republic, on July 21-26, 2024.
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ECP 2025 Paphos : Call for student Research Prize
September 20, 2024
The Scientific Committee for the European Congress of Psychology 2025 invites nominations for the Student Research Prize.
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EFPA at the DGPs Congress: A voice for European Psychology in Times of Crisis
September 19, 2024
DGPs congress is an academic event hosted by the German Society for Psychology (DGPs) with the support of and the Austrian Society for Psychology (ÖGP).
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Helping the helpers - EFPA participates in WHO initiative on workplace mental health for health workers
September 17, 2024
The meeting was hosted by WHO/Europe, through its pan-European Mental Health Coalition and in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health of Finland.
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EFPA Board of Ethics Webinar Series - Webinar 3: Privacy and informed consent (in parents' conflicts)
September 17, 2024
Informed consent has an instrumental value: it aims to promote the greatest possible trust between the psychologist and the client. In this webinar, the EFPA Board of Ethics discussed this topic in the context of parents' conflicts.
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Free psychological support for Ukrainian population in 21 countries
September 12, 2024
Psychological support hotline available from Ukraine and in 21 countries.
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EFPA 2025 Awards: Call for nominations open
September 9, 2024
EFPA is excited to announce that nominations for the EFPA 2025 awards are now open.
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Vitalii Klymchuk: Let's imagine mental health care in 10 years!
September 9, 2024
Vitalii Klymchuk about the comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to Mental Health.
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SCAM ALERT on behalf of EFPA
September 7, 2024
Fraudulent phone campaigns falsely claiming to represent EFPA
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Commission signed the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and human rights, democracy and the rule of law
September 5, 2024
The Commission signed the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence on behalf of European Union.
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PUBLICATION - EU-OSHA's latest guidance addresses workplace stigma and discrimination related to mental health
September 5, 2024
The guidance is part of a series that offers practical solutions, highlighting the need for consistent return-to-work principles across different mental health conditions and the importance of addressing psychosocial risks from the outset.
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PUBLICATION - Meeting the mental health needs of children with special educational needs following COVID-19. Advocating for the critical role of psychologists in education
September 5, 2024
White paper from EFPA Standing Committee Psychology in Education
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Climate and SDG synergies: the linchpin for an equitable future
September 5, 2024
Exploring the critical links between climate action and the SDGs, the upcoming Fifth Global Conference will focus on integrated solutions to advance both agendas. Experts will discuss strategies to address current challenges and foster progress.
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PUBLICATION - Supporting wellbeing at school: new guidelines for policymakers and educators
September 3, 2024
These are the first outcomes of the European Commission's expert group on enhancing supportive learning environments for vulnerable learners and for promoting wellbeing and mental health at school.
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PUBLICATION - WHO Mental health at work: policy brief
August 27, 2024
The Mental health at work: policy brief, developed jointly by WHO and the International Labour Organization, provides a pragmatic framework for implementing the recommendations of the WHO guidelines on mental health at work.
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PUBLICATION - WHO Guidelines on mental health at work
August 27, 2024
The WHO guidelines on mental health at work provide evidence-based recommendations to promote mental health, prevent mental health conditions, and enable people living with mental health conditions to participate and thrive in work.
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How are AI technologies affecting teachers’ safety and wellbeing?
August 27, 2024
The EU-OSHA report details the often overlooked impact of AI-based technologies on teachers.
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PUBLICATION - Artificial intelligence and education – a teacher-centred approach to safety and health
August 27, 2024
On this report, EU-OSHA details the often overlooked impact of AI-based technologies on teachers.
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EFPA Board of Ethics Webinar Series - Webinar 2: Teaching ethics
August 19, 2024
How to make ethics come alive for your students. This question was covered in a webinar organised by the EFPA Board of Ethics
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New event for mental health professionals in Europe by EU-PROMENS
August 19, 2024
Spain and more specifically Catalunya offer a unique perspective on mental health care, rooted in a tradition of comprehensive and compassionate treatment, aligned with European standards.
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EU-PROMENS: Call for study participants
August 19, 2024
Looking for health professionals working in mental health, educators and social workers participants.
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EFPA joined the APA division 52 event: Roundtable “International leaders program: how to build a Global Perspective”
August 16, 2024
This event was part of the American Psychological Association Division 52 International Psychology “Global Dialogues” programme held on Friday 9 August 2024 in Seattle.
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EFPA participation at the International Congress of Psychology (ICP 2024, Prague)
August 16, 2024
The European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations (EFPA) participated in the 33rd International Congress of Psychology (ICP2024), held in Prague from 22 to 26 July 2024.
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Addressing ageism: a key priority for a society of longevity
August 9, 2024
The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) looks at the prevalence and impact of ageism on individuals and society in a series of science for policy briefs.
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WHO/Europe: Youth engaged for mental health
August 8, 2024
A framework for youth participation under the WHO Pan-European Mental Health Coalition
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EFPA participates in the European Healthcare Students’ Associations’ Summit
August 5, 2024
The EHSAS Summer University aims to offer European healthcare students a platform to interact with like-minded individuals, share ideas and experiences and gain a holistic view of the healthcare system whilst simultaneously developing ideas about how to improve it.
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EFPA opinion paper - Climate Crisis and the Human Factor: 10 Psychological Keys to Unlocking Climate Action
July 9, 2024
An opinion paper by the EFPA Expert Reference Group for Psychology and Climate Change.
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EFPA Board of Assessment presented symposia at ITC Conference in Granada
July 8, 2024
Representatives of the EFPA Board of Assessment delivered a full afternoon programme at the International Test Commission conference.
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EFPA attended the Global Leadership Exchange 2024
July 5, 2024
Global Leadership Exchange connects leaders in mental health, disability and substance use.
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NAC France held a EuroPsy Certification Ceremony in Paris
July 4, 2024
French NAC CoFraDec EuroPsy held a certification ceremony at the School of Practicing Psychologists in Paris
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Employment, Social Policy, Health and Education topics in the agenda of the new European Commission
June 27, 2024
The Council is calling on the European Commission to keep health as a priority in its upcoming five-year term.
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Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister urges EU to dedicate the next 10 years to mental health
June 27, 2024
In a recent EuroHealthNet interview, Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister urged the EU to prioritize mental health in policy and labour market goals.
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EFPSA Participates in Youth Leadership Workshop at European Public Health Week
June 24, 2024
Two EFPSA team members attended a workshop in Brussels focused on Youth Leadership
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European Week for Safety and Health at Work. Get involved!
June 24, 2024
Held each year in October (calendar week 43), the European Week for Safety and Health at Work is a highlight of every Healthy Workplaces Campaign.
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EFPA Board of Ethics Webinar Series - Webinar 1: Conscientious objection in psychology. Can psychologists say no to the clients because of their values?
June 18, 2024
Conscientious objection is the refusal to perform a legal role or responsibility due to personal beliefs. This topic was discussed in a webinar organised by EFPA Board of ethics.
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APA, EFPA and FSP´s representative to UNOG and the Specialized Agencies at Geneva attended the International Labour Organization´s annual International Labour Conference (ILC)
June 15, 2024
Odile Frank, representative to APA, EFPA and FSP to UNOG and the Specialized Agencies at Geneva attended the International Labour Organization´s annual International Labour Conference (ILC) at Geneva on 3 to 14 June 2024.
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EFPA Board of Ethics meeting in Brussels
June 6, 2024
The EFPA Board of Ethics met for its fifth meeting on May 31, 2024 at EFPA head office in Brussels.
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EFPA at the Workshop on leadership and service transformation in mental health
May 23, 2024
During the sessions, several initiatives related with the protection and promotion of mental health were presented.
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EFPA attends Apple health and technology roundtable meeting
May 22, 2024
May 22, 2024. EFPA attended a roundtable event hosted in Brussels by Apple alongside a number of stakeholders in the area of health
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European Parliament Elections 2024: EFPA Manifesto for Mental Health
May 17, 2024
As we approach the 2024 European elections and the formation of a new European Commission, EFPA is launching a Manifesto on Mental Health to help define the future European Union's health priorities.
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The Albanian Order of Psychologists contributes to the European Mental Health Week
May 14, 2024
As part of the European Mental Health Week, the Albanian Order of Psychologists organised a major event on 13 May on the theme of "Together for Mental Health".
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Board of Assessment project group updating the TRM (Test Review Model) meets in Ghent
May 14, 2024
Some wonderful days in Ghent with the Board of Assessment project group updating the TRM (Test Review Model) from EFPA .
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EFPA attends European Mental Health Week 2024 Policy Roundtable hosted by Mental Health Europe and EESC
May 13, 2024
On May 13, 2024 - EFPA attended the European Mental Health Week 2024 Policy Roundtable hosted by Mental Health Europe and the European Economic and Social Committee.
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American Psychological Association (APA) and EFPA: United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) 2024 joint statement
May 12, 2024
Psychological science offers preventative, collaborative, whole-of-society approaches that increase communities’ capacity to eradicate poverty.
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The Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses meets with Minister of Health and delivers seven proposals
May 7, 2024
The President of the Portuguese Psychologists Association, Francisco Miranda Rodrigues, and the Vice-Presidente, Sofia Ramalho, met on April 29th, with the Minister of Health Ana Paula Martins.
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EFPA and CYPSA celebrate 10 years of EuroPsy certification in Cyprus
May 3, 2024
The 10-year anniversary of the launch of the European Certificate in Psychology (EuroPsy) was celebrated recently in Cyprus.
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Towards Inclusive Mental Health Care: EFPA attends European Psychiatric Association's Forum in Budapest
May 3, 2024
The 10th EPA Forum, titled “Towards Inclusive Mental Health Care: Multiple Perspectives,” took place on Saturday 6 April 2024, preceding the opening of the 32nd European Congress of Psychiatry organised under the auspices of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
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EFPSA side event at ECOSOC: "Youth Initiatives Driving Psychological Solutions for Sustainable Development Goals by 2030"
May 3, 2024
The event, titled "Youth Initiatives Driving Psychological Solutions for Sustainable Development Goals by 2030," focused on showcasing the impactful role of youth-led initiatives in addressing global challenges outlined in Agenda 2030
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PUBLICATION - Exploring the digital health landscape in the WHO European Region: taking a closer look
April 25, 2024
A new WHO report looks at individual countries to see how the WHO Member States are reshaping their health-care systems through the integration of digital health policies and tools.
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PUBLICATION - EU Observatory: Health for All Policies The Co-Benefits of Intersectoral Action
April 25, 2024
Factors outside of healthcare services determine our health and this involves many different sectors.
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Albanian Order of Psychologists hosts activity : "Physical well-being helps mental well-being"
April 22, 2024
On March 29, 2024, the Albanian Order of Psychologists carried out one of its most notable activities.
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European Psychologist Associate Editors: call for expressions of interest
April 11, 2024
Under its new Editor-in-Chief Christoph Steinebach, European Psychologist is seeking to renew and extend the team of Associate Editors to reflect the depth and diversity of both the subject area and the journal’s European roots.
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EFPSA open call for participants of the interprofessional 1st Summer University
April 8, 2024
The call for participants of the interprofessional 1st Summer University is now open.
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EFPSA side event at the ECOSOS Youth Forum
April 8, 2024
EFPSA External Relations team reached out to partners in regards to collaborating on a side event of the ECOSOS Youth Forum.
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Commission sets out key steps for managing climate risks to protect people and prosperity
April 4, 2024
The European Commission has published a Communication on managing climate risks in Europe.
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EFPA attends the High-Level Conference on the Future of the EU Health Union
April 2, 2024
The Belgian Presidency of the Council of European Union 2024 High-Level Conference on the Future of the #EUHealthUnion has been an impressive gathering of over 300 activists, experts, parliamentarians, ministers and commissioners.
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European Mental Health Week (EMHW) 2024 : BETTER TOGETHER: Co-Creating the Future of Mental Health
April 2, 2024
The European Mental Health Week (EMHW) is a pan-European initiative to raise awareness about the importance of mental health in our lives.
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PUBLICATION - Combining interventions to promote pro-environmental behaviours - The role of incentives and norms for effective climate interventions
March 29, 2024
Both the climate and energy crisis have emphasised the need for effective behaviour change interventions to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. This JRC research delves into the effectiveness of policy mixes in driving sustainable behavioural change for tackling climate change and energy transition challenges.
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EFPA highlights the need to include Mental Health among the EU's future health priorities
March 29, 2024
As we approach the 2024 European elections and the formation of a new European Commission, what should the European Union's health priorities be?
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Commission rolls out plans for a European degree
March 28, 2024
On March 27, 2024, the Commission presented three initiatives to advance transnational cooperation between higher education institutions, with the ultimate goal of creating a European degree.
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Symposium on Crisis, Disaster and Trauma Psychology ‘Lessons learned from the European Countries’
March 25, 2024
May 24th 2024 9.00 – 13.00 hrs.LaVie Meeting Center Utrecht The Netherlands
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European Psychologist: New Editor in Chief
March 25, 2024
EFPA is pleased to share recent news from Hogrefe Publishing Group, who has welcomed Prof. Christoph Steinebach, PhD (Zurich), as the new Editor in Chief of European Psychologist.
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EFPA at the Annual Reception of EPSA (European Pharmaceutical Students' Association)
March 21, 2024
EFPA recently took part in the 14th edition of the Annual Reception of EPSA (European Pharmaceutical Students' Association).
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EFPA´s Seven Pillars for Mental Health presented at the Healthier Together – EU non-communicable diseases initiative
March 21, 2024
EFPA´s Seven Pillars for Mental Health were presented on 20th March at the European Commission stakeholders webinar, within the framework of the Healthier Together – EU non-communicable diseases initiative.
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EFPA Standing Committee on Clinical Neuropsychology meeting in Brussels. March 14-15, 2024
March 18, 2024
EFPA head office hosted last 14th and 15th March a meeting of the Standing Committee (SC) on Clinical Neuropsychology
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Psychological interventions implementation manual by the World Health Organization
March 18, 2024
This manual provides managers and others responsible for planning and delivering services with practical guidance on how to implement manualized psychological interventions for adults, adolescents and children.
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H-WORK Innovation Platform selected as one of the Best Practices on Mental Health by the European Commission
March 14, 2024
On 13th March, EFPA presented to representatives of EU member states the Horizon2020 funded project H-WORK Innovation Platform.
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Annual EuroPsy EFPA chairs meeting 2024
March 12, 2024
Brussels, March 8, 2024.
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EFPA news magazine's latest edition available now online
March 11, 2024
EFPA Newsmagazine February 2024/issue 1
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New EFPA Executive Director takes up her role
March 7, 2024
The European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations EFPA is delighted to introduce our new Executive Director.
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Healthy Workplaces Campaign 2023-2025 - EFPA accepted as partner
February 13, 2024
As the umbrella organization in Europe for national psychologists’ associations, EFPA is delighted to be one of the official campaign partners of Safe and healthy work in the digital age 2023-2025 to create safer and healthier workplaces for everyone’s benefit.
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EFPA participates in European Pain Federation research
January 31, 2024
Through December 2023 to January 2024, EFPA supported two initiatives by the European Pain Federation (EFIC).
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EFPA aligns work planning with WHO pan-European Mental Health Coalition for 2023 to 2025 mandate
January 31, 2024
January 2024 - Following EFPA's participation in the WHO pan-European Mental Health Coalition from 2021 to date, EFPA has renewed commitment to collaborating with WHO Europe and the other stakeholders involved in the Coalition for the 2023-2025 period.
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EU Belgian Presidency Conference on Mental Health and Work
January 31, 2024
On 30-31 January 2024 the Belgian Presidency of the EU hosted the Conference on Mental Health and Work.
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EFPA provides feedback on EBC's Rethinking Schizophrenia Policy Report
January 31, 2024
January 2024 - The European Brain Council's Rethinking Schizophrenia Policy Report considers feedback from various stakeholders with expertise in the area of schizophrenia, including the prominent inclusion of the voices of those with lived experience.
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Belgian presidency of the Council of EU: health related events
January 30, 2024
On the 1st of January, Belgium assumed the Presidency of the Council of the EU.
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European Quality Assurance and Recognition System in higher education
January 30, 2024
The European Federation of Psychologists´ Associations (EFPA) appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the consultation on a blueprint for a Joint European Degree, as well as on plans around quality assurance and attractive higher education careers.
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EFPA attends 1st SafeHabitus Policy Seminar – “Mental health and well-being of farmers”
January 25, 2024
January 2024 - The seminar “Mental health and well-being of farmers” considers the unique challenges faced by the farming community.
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United Nations - Pact for the Future. The European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations (EFPA) and partners contribute ideas
January 19, 2024
The United Nations is preparing for the Summit for the Future, “a high-level event, bringing world leaders together to forge a new international consensus on how we deliver a better present and safeguard the future” which will take place in September 2024.
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CEPLIS letter to Commissioner Kyriakides regarding Mental Health
January 12, 2024
January 2024 - The European Council of the Liberal Professions (CEPLIS) recently wrote a letter to the European Commissioner responsible for Health, Stella Kyriakides, which EFPA—as a member of CEPLIS—contributed to and co-signed.
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The Global Psychology Alliance publishes a population climate action framework
December 15, 2023
The emphasis in the framework is on how psychology can support individuals, communities, organizations, and nations to address the climate crisis through a ‘Population Climate Action Framework’.
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Own Initiative Report on mental health - European Parliament resolution of 12 December 2023
December 12, 2023
December 2023 - EFPA welcomes the European Parliament's resolution of 12 December 2023 on mental health.
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UN Geneva event “Emotions – A missing link towards delivering the SDGs and long-term sustainability?”
December 7, 2023
On 29 November 2023, a cutting edge event was held at the UN Geneva Palais des Nations put on by the UN SDG Lab as part of their series “So What’s Next?”.
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WHO Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) guidelines
November 20, 2023
November 2023 - The World Health Organization (WHO) has released the third edition of the Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) guidelines, providing updated recommendations for the treatment of mental health, neurological, and substance use disorders.
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EFPA welcomes the EPSCO Council Report: "Conclusions on mental health"
November 10, 2023
November 2023 - In a significant step forward for mental health policy, the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) has issued a report: "Conclusions on mental health" in which it endorses a range of important steps forward for European mental health.
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World Mental Health Day: Oct 10, 2023
October 9, 2023
For World Mental Health Day—10th October 2023— this year the WHO has chosen the theme of mental health as a universal human right. The World Health Organisation emphasises the fundamental importance of access to a high standard of mental health support:
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European Commission stakeholder event on the new EU approach to mental health: EFPA participates
September 25, 2023
The European Commission Comprehensive Approach to Mental Health process got back in action for the Autumn on Thursday 21st September 2023 with an event, attended by EFPA...
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EFPA responds to President von der Leyen’s September 2023 State of the Union address
September 25, 2023
On 13 September 2023 in Strasbourg European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered a State of the Union address which highlighted some of the European Commission's current priorities.
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Factsheets on well-being and mental health in schools
September 14, 2023
September 2023 - The European Commission and the Network of Experts on the Social Dimension of Education and Training have created a series of factsheets on well-being and mental health in schools.
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Second WHO Symposium on the Future of Health Systems in a Digital Era in the WHO European Region
September 8, 2023
Porto, Portugal and online on 5-6 September 2023.
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EFPA co-signs letter to EPSCO Council for action on mental health
August 28, 2023
EFPA was happy to join with the European Brain Council, the European College of Neuropharmacology, EUFAMI, the European Psychiatric Association, the Federation of Neuroscience Societies and GAMIAN Europe in a joint letter to the Minister of Health of Spain, Dr. José Manuel Miñones Conde, regarding the Informal Ministerial Meeting EPSCO (Health) focusing on improving mental health in the EU
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Notice nature to improve your mental health and encourage conservation
August 22, 2023
Issue 605: The health of humans and ecosystems is interconnected and the claim that well-being benefits from connectedness to nature is well-documented. This study clarifies the impact of citizen science projects and ‘noticing good things innature’
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The Global Psychology Alliance publishes a white paper on population health
August 11, 2023
In this white paper, Global Psychology Alliance (GPA) reflects upon how psychology fit within a population health framework.
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EFPA General Assembly in Brighton elects new Board of Directors
July 11, 2023
At the EFPA General Assembly meeting in Brighton of Saturday, July 8, 2023 the delegates elected a new EFPA Board of Directors.
New elected Directors were: Caterina Arcidiacono (Italy), John Francis Leader (Ireland) and Robertas Povilaitis (Lithuania)
Leaving Directors were: Eleni Karayianni (Cyprus) and Koen Lowet (Belgium).
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H-WORK project participating in two insightful events at ECP2023
July 3, 2023
We are delighted to announce that the H-WORK project will be participating in two insightful events at the European Congress of Psychology (ECP2023), taking place in Brighton (UK) at the Brighton Centre.
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Considering ‘A New EU Approach To Mental Health’—EFPA responds to the European Commission's statement on the EU’s Comprehensive Approach to Mental Health
July 3, 2023
On the commencement of the European Congress of Psychology 2023 in Brighton (UK), the European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations (EFPA) notes the importance of taking a unified and comprehensive approach to mental health.
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EFPA confirms no continued collaboration with the Russian Psychological Society
June 20, 2023
The General Assembly of EFPA, in its meeting held on June 1st, 2022, took a decision to expel the Russian Psychological Society from EFPA's membership.
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Robert ROE Memorial Award goes to Prof. em. Ingrid LUNT (UK)
June 16, 2023
The EFPA Awarding Committee selected the recipient of the Robert Roe Memorial Award for 2023: Ingrid Lunt, Emeritus Professor University Oxford (UK)
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Aristotle Prize 2023 goes to Prof. Giuseppe RIVA (Italy)
June 16, 2023
The EFPA Awarding Committee selected the recipient of the Aristotle Prize for 2023: Prof. Giuseppe Riva from the Catholic University of Sacred Heart Milan (IT)
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Comenius Early Career Psychologist Award goes to Dr. Rianne KOK (Netherlands)
June 16, 2023
The EFPA Awarding Committee selected the recipient of the Comenius Early Career Psychologist Award: Dr. Rianne KOK from the Erasmus University Rotterdam (NL)
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Press Release: 4th European Mental Health Week
June 13, 2023
Mental Health Europe (MHE) is proud to host the 4th edition of the European Mental Health Week, with a strong focus on promoting mentally healthy communities to support well-being at every stage of life.
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EFPA participates in European Mental Health Week 2023
May 25, 2023
EFPA was delighted to host a panel event: 'European Mental Health: A comprehensive and unified approach' on Monday 22nd May 2023.
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EFPA @European Parliament meeting MEPs about 'Plan, Act, Change' - A comprehensive approach to Mental Health in Europe
May 3, 2023
March 21, 2023
EFPA was delighted to attend the MEP Alliance for Mental Health and the Coalition for Mental Health and Well-Being's meeting on ‘A Comprehensive Approach to Mental Health: Plan, Act, Change’.
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World Health Day April 7
April 6, 2023
On 7 April 2023—World Health Day—the European Federation of Psychologists' Associations (EFPA) joins many around the world today in marking 75 years since the establishment of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and recognising its important work in promoting public health.
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EFPA replies to European Commission Call for Evidence 'A comprehensive approach to mental health'
February 17, 2023
EFPA welcomes a recognition of the importance of ensuring that EU and national policies proactively promote good mental health, as well as work to prevent, mitigate and respond to mental health challenges.
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EFPA Awards 2023: Call for nominations
February 2, 2023
EFPA's Member Associations, Associate and Affiliate Members are invited to make nominations
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ICRC - International Committee Red Cross is hiring clinical psychologist
January 9, 2023
Vacancy: clinical psychologist at ICRC - international posting
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ESPLAT conference in Umeå: Abstract submission until January 20th
December 20, 2022
"Learning and Teaching Psychology in a Changing World"
We welcome submissions for the ESPLAT-conference 2023 until January, 20th, 2023: This conference will be hosted by the University of Umeå from June, 14 until 16, 2023
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ECP2023 Brighton: Submission deadline is fast approaching!
December 20, 2022
Deadline submissions: 10 January 2023
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EFPA calls for comprehensive EU action on mental health
November 15, 2022
At the Czech EU Presidency Conference entitled ‘Resilient Mental Health in the EU’ taking place today , EFPA President Christoph Steinebach underlined the importance of ensuring attention for the mental health of the most vulnerable.
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WHO and ILO call for measures to tackle mental health issues at work
October 21, 2022
An estimated 15% of working-age adults have a mental disorder at any point in time. Depression and anxiety are estimated to cost the global economy US $1 trillion each year driven predominantly by lost productivity.
People living with severe mental health conditions are largely excluded from work despite participation in economic activities being important for recovery.
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World Mental Health Day October 10, 2022
October 7, 2022
EFPA calls for comprehensive, sustained and meaningful EU-level action on mental health.
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2nd International Symposium on Crisis, Disaster, Emergency and Trauma Psychology
September 26, 2022
Global Emergencies - Local Preparedness
In line with this year’s World Mental Health Day (Oct 10) theme and to commemorate the day, EFPA SC Disaster, Crisis, Emergency and Trauma Psychology together with the Cyprus Psychologists Association and the University of Cyprus invite to important symposium.
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Calling on all community psychologists in Napoli ICCP 21- 24 September 2022
September 22, 2022
Want to be part of our project on psychology and climate change? Join the EFPA working group!
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Vacancy: International assignement for multi-lingual Staff Mental Health and Psychosocial Support professionals at the International Committee of the Red Cross
June 17, 2022
The International Committee of the Red Cross has a vacancy for multi-lingual Staff Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (Staff MHPSS) professionals going on international missions.
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Vacancy: International assignement for a multi-lingual clinical psychologist at the International Committee of the Red Cross
June 17, 2022
The International Committee of the Red Cross has a vacancy for a multi-lingual Clinical Psychologist, to to deal with trauma, violence and depressions etc...
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EFPA Member Associations have voted to expel the Russian Psychological Society from EFPA
June 1, 2022
June 1, 2022
A meeting of EFPA’s General Assembly took place today, June 1, 2022, at which the Member Associations in General Assembly took the unanimous decision to expel the Russian Psychological Society from EFPA.
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CALL: seeking volunteer psychologist representatives for UN Geneva team
April 25, 2022
The Federation of Swiss Psychologists (FSP), the European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations (EFPA), and the American Psychological Association (APA) are collaborating to develop a presence for the science and profession of Psychology at the United Nations (UN) in Geneva.
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Psychology at the UN in Geneva
April 25, 2022
The Federation of Swiss Psychologists (FSP), the European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations (EFPA), and the American Psychological Association (APA) are pleased to announce the collaborative development of a presence for the science and profession of Psychology at the United Nations (UN) in Geneva.
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World Health Day 2022
April 6, 2022
On World Health Day 2022, EFPA makes the link between our climate and our health, and looks forward to European Mental Health Week.
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Statement from EFPA concerning the war in Ukraine and action in relation to the EFPA membership of the Russian Psychological Society
March 3, 2022
EFPA and its member associations strongly condemn the war started by the Russian government on the Ukrainian people. As the days pass the evidence mounts that this war causes unspeakable and intolerable human suffering.
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EFPA Statement: European Psychology response to current conflict
February 24, 2022
The serious conflict developing in Eastern Europe brings about great concern.
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Vacancy : International assignement for a Clinical Psychologist at the International Committee of the Red Cross
February 18, 2022
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has an international assignment vacancy for a Clinical Psychologist.
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The European Psychologist (EP) special issue on COVID has now been released
February 4, 2022
January 2022:
'Psychology, Global Threats, Social Challenge, and the COVID-19 Pandemic: European Perspectives '
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The European Journal of Psychology Open (EJPO) special issue on COVID has now been released
February 4, 2022
January 2022:
'Perspectives on the Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Across the World' (Part 1 & 2)
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EFPA Season's Greetings!
December 24, 2021
And a message from EFPA president Christoph Steinebach.
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COVID19 Survey II - GAMIAN-Europe
December 14, 2021
A survey developed by GAMIAN-Europe and the European Psychiatric Association
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November 25: International Day for the Elimination of Gender Violence against Women
November 23, 2021
Migrant women -The intersectional features of gendered violence
ECPA (European Community Psychologists Association) and EFPA join the UN in celebrating the 25th November as a worldwide International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and propose all EFPA members and affiliated associations to join them.
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World Mental Health Day October 10, 2021
October 7, 2021
Joint statement EFPA/RECOVER-E
Mental health care for all: let's make it a reality
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Early bird registration 20th EAWOP Congress (Jan 11-14, 2022)
September 27, 2021
Book your place before October 29, 2021 and receive up to a 20% discount.
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Consultancy offer for Child Psychologist for EU funded project CLEAR-Rights
August 10, 2021
In the framework of the EU-funded CLEAR Rights project, led by Terre des Hommes Hungary, the organisation Defence for Children International - Belgium is looking for a psychologist with experience in the field of child justice.
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Psychology and the Environmental Crisis - Special issue EP out now
July 19, 2021
Guest editors: Tony W. Wainwright, Kateriina Salmela-Aro and Margarida Gasper de Matos.
In light of @COP26 the issue is free access until the end of 2021.
See Katarina, Tony and Margarida commenting on the special edition here
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EFPA at ICP2020+ now!
July 19, 2021
Several contributions now live!
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European Congress of Psychology 2022 : Call for abstracts now open!
July 11, 2021
17th European Congress of Psychology July 5-8, 2022 Ljubljana/Slovenia
The Scientific Programme Committee is pleased to invite colleagues from around the world to submit their abstracts for papers to be presented at the 17th European Congress of Psychology - ECP 2022.
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EFPA GA elects Katerina Bartosova (CZ) to Executive Council
June 29, 2021
At the EFPA online General Assembly today, the delegates elected a new member to the Executive Council: Katerina Bartosova from Czech Republic.
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World Health Day: EFPA calls EU to make EU4Health count 4MentalHealth2
April 6, 2021
In coming together to celebrate this year’s World Health Day, EFPA welcomes the European Commission announcement on 26 March that the €5.1bn EU4Health programme is coming into force. EFPA particularly welcomes the focus on improving and fostering health, enhancing accessibility of healthcare, and strengthening healthcare systems.
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MHE is looking for an Advocacy and Policy Officer
January 22, 2021
Mental Health Europe (MHE) seeks to expand its dynamic team in Brussels by hiring an Advocacy and Policy Officer.
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EFPA AWARDS 2021 postponed to European congress of psychology July 2022
November 27, 2020
As a result of the postponing of the ECP 2021 to July 2022 the call for nominations for the EFPA awards 2021 has been rescheduled to end of 2021 and the awards will be presented at the European congress in July 2022 in Ljubljana.
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UN Day for the Elimination of Gender Violence against women and girls
November 24, 2020
ECPA (European Association of Community Psychologists) and EFPA Community Psychology standing committee, join the UN in celebrating the 25th of November as a worldwide International Day for the Elimination of Violence against women
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EFPA calls for equal access to education and mental health support for all Europe’s children.
November 19, 2020
Nov 19, 2020
The 2020’s celebration of World Children’s Day coincides with the unprecedented measures that have been implemented worldwide due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, affecting children's and adolescents’ rights to education and (mental) health
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EFPA asks for significant investment in capacity building for psychological services
October 8, 2020
Oct 8, 2020
Oct 10, 2020 World Mental Health Day: Without a concurrent, increased focus on mental health, the current increase in mental health issues will translate to long term significant mental and physical health issues for individuals and populations.
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Humanity needs psychology and psychologists now more than ever
August 17, 2020
Aug 17, 2020
Humanity needs psychology and psychologists now more than ever. EFPA, along with around 60 other psychologists’ associations around the globe, collaborated on a statement highlighting the field’s critical contributions and why we need them.
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November 20, 2019: World Children's Day
November 14, 2019
Psychologists must use their influence to drive change for the most marginalized and deprived children. Advocacy of children rights should be initiated by psychologists at all levels, taking a human-rights based approach to their practice and advocacy in legislation and policy making.
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October 10, 2019: World Mental Health Day 2019: Suicide is largely preventable
October 7, 2019
Psychological care and knowledge can save lives.
Changing of meanings that increase suicide ideation, reducing hopelessness, promoting skills development, fostering communication, and improving it; are all core activities of psychologists.
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September 10 World Suicide Prevention Day: Working together to prevent suicide
September 10, 2019
Globally, more than 800.000 people die yearly due to suicide. It is a public-health issue that needs cooperation of professionals from different disciplines, as well as lay public.
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World Health Day 2019: Europe still lacking sufficient coverage of psychological care
April 4, 2019
April 7: Europe is still lacking sufficient coverage of psychological care