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WPA Early Career Psychiatrists Section

This is the official page of the WPA Scientific Section for Early Career Psychiatrists. Updates on section activities will be shared regularly.

11/05/2026

We are excited to invite you to take part in our May online Difficult Cases (Addiction Medicine) session by the WPA ECP Section in collaboration with .

A Panel Discussion on Diagnostic and Management Problems Across Continents.

Presenters Dr. Rifat Nurwita Kusumaningtyas (Indonesia) and Dr. Seon Young Park (Republic of Korea) will describe real world clinical cases that posed diagnostic or therapeutic challenges, followed by a dynamic discussion with the renowned international expert Prof. Susanna Galea-Singer (UK) and the participants.

The meeting will be moderated by Dr Mario Valiente (Mexico) and Dr Dr. Ankita Chattopadhyay (India).

Join us online: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lYW80Sf_TOqo-019FVaeXg

- 12:00 - 13:00 (GMT)
- 08:00 - 9:00 AM (EST)
- 20:00 - 21:00 (CST)
nurwita.k ._valiente

06/05/2026

ECP Research Pick: Maternal Mental Health

Congratulations to Mollie Marr ( , McLean Hospital , ) on publishing:

"Maternal Perinatal Stress Trajectories and Negative Affect and Amygdala Development in Offspring"
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11646109/

We also highlight two recent papers that expand on this topic:

The lived experience of postpartum depression and psychosis in women: a bottom-up review co-written by experts by experience and academics. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11733465/

Task-sharing and telemedicine delivery of psychotherapy to treat perinatal depression: a pragmatic, noninferiority randomized trial. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12003186/

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ECP Research Pick is a social media project developed by The WPA Early Career Psychiatrists (ECP) Section Social Media Team to share and promote publications authored or co-authored by early career psychiatrists to support visibility, knowledge exchange, and professional development within the global ECP community.

The inclusion or promotion of any paper does not constitute endorsement of the views, findings, or opinions expressed therein by the ECP Section or the (WPA). Responsibility for the content of each publication rests solely with the respective authors".

05/05/2026

The second edition for 2026 of the WPA Early-Career Psychiatry Newsletter issue is now available! 📣

Highlights include:
-Zonal Rep Roles and WPA ECP Awards Announcement
-Reflections from ECPs Worldwide
-Inspiring exchange program stories
-New ECP Social Media Projects
… and much more! jouini .alex samiha meddouri malak boussouara

03/05/2026

Looking for fellowships, grants, or courses?
We’ve gathered the best opportunities for ECPs this month.

💬 Leave us a comment and we’ll send you everything (links, deadlines, details…)

30/04/2026

Sometimes, therapy innovations come not only from science, but also from lived experience.
Want to learn more?
Explore Marsha Linehan’s essential books:
*Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder (1993)
*DBT Skills Training Manual (2015)
*Building a Life Worth Living : A memoir (2020)

Thank you .diana (Clinical psychologist at Retreat Rehab; Member of ECP Social Media Team) for creating this intricate and detailed post.

28/04/2026

📣 Call for Applications: Zonal Assistant Liaison Officers (ZALOs)

ZALOs are appointed volunteers who help connect the WPA ECP Section with Early Career Psychiatrists in their zone.

They work closely with regional representatives to strengthen outreach, support communication, and expand membership.

This role is key to building regional networks and improving two-way engagement across the global ECP community.

Apply by May 7th and help ensure ECPs in your zone are visible, connected, and actively involved. (Check your e-mail for more details)

27/04/2026

🎻 Psychiatry Through Art
Through the Chaconne, Bach expressed grief in his own unique, artistic way:
From Despair → Struggle → Light → Acceptance

📖 Learn more: Bach and Clinical Care: A Proposition
John Edmund Spicer
PMCID: PMC4212738 | PMID: 25949579

Listen to Chaconne : https://youtu.be/dOHiI_5yycU?is=xY4gEBbmZyxkZ0Jb

23/04/2026

On World Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Day, we want to challenge a dangerous misconception on Child and adolescent psychiatry…

We’re happy to share our Dear ECP interview with Dr. Anusha Lachman, Clinical Unit Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Tygerberg Hospital Cape Town.
Infant Mental Health Course Convenor - Stellenbosch University.

20/04/2026

It’s 2026 and there are still a lot of misconceptions around our profession.
Let’s break the stigma together.

19/04/2026

Research is HARD.
Give people a chance to read your paper !

ECP Research Pick is a new series where we highlight key papers each month; including one from an Early Career Psychiatrist !

Want your paper featured?

Send us a DM and we will send you the details

Eligibility:
• Member of WPA ECP Section
• First or corresponding author (or meaningful contribution)
• Paper published within the last 3 years

Tag a colleague whose work deserves more visibility 👇

16/04/2026

Autism Awareness Month Series: Just Autism ? How common are psychiatric comorbidities?

Recognizing these complexities is essential for comprehensive clinical care.

This series is brought to you by .psiquiatra (ECP SM Team Member and our favorite Child and adolescent psychiatrist). Thank you for the content of this post !

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