Implementing the WPA Action Plan 2017‐2020: community orientation for learning, research and practice

Psychiatry, human rights and social development: progress on the WPA Action Plan 2017‐2020

“…Evidence and experience from post‐disaster and emergency settings provide a framework for action with the young people. We continue this work in partnership with citiesRISE and thereby link psychiatry more fully to social development – to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals – and to the sources of support for that work.…”

Early career psychiatrists – history, 2020 and beyond

“…In addition, several colleagues have given presentations at regional or thematic WPA meetings across the world. Many of our Section members are also members of other WPA Scientific Sections, fostering the development of intersectional collaborations.…”

WPA educational initiatives: where are we after three years?

“…The WPA has set up an advisory group of service users and carers 2 , one of its roles being providing user‐focused advice on the educational content of the upcoming WPA congresses and participating in var­ious taskforces with an aim to enrich edu­cational materials with service users’ per­spectives. Working with our service users and carers is extremely important for ser­vice quality improvement and also for creating a united voice to lobby national governments and fundholders to invest in mental health.…”