Implementation of the WPA Action Plan 2020‐2023: an update

WPA communications under reorganization

“…One of our immediate tasks has been the problem of digitalization of the work of the WPA Secretariat. As a result of the pandem ic, the WPA has faced a major crisis, with a variety of financial and organizational prob lems 2,7 . The whole Association has had to step up to solve these problems and become stronger and more professional.…”

WPA educational initiatives: reaching different stakeholders in the mental health field

“…The period covered by the current WPA Action Plan 3‐5 will end in 2023. It is our aspiration that the above educational initiatives bring about some positive changes in global psychiatric education before this term ends.…”

Update on WPA Scientific Meetings

“…At the same time, the WPA aims to promote an increasing understanding of public mental health among professionals and the public, including collaboration with patient and family organizations 3,4 . The scientific meetings are geared up to align with the WPA Action Plan 2020‐2023 and to address its priorities 5‐8 .…”