European Congress on Violence in Clinical Psychiatry

31/08/2026

📢 Meet Our Keynote Speakers at ECVCP 2026

🔹 Bram Sizoo (Netherlands)
Psychological Aspects of Online COM-Networks

🔹 Alexis Quinn (UK)
Navigating Uncertainty without Restraint: An Inside-Out Perspective on Safety

🔹 Richard Whittington (UK/Norway)
Cemented Minds: Unjustified Certainty as a Response to Risk in Psychiatry and Politics

🔹 Agnes Higgins (Ireland)
Being Heard or Harmed: Epistemic Injustice in Contexts of Violence, Risk and Trauma

Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dFP3G4mq

31/08/2026

We are proud and delighted to publish the detailed oral and poster presentation programme for the 14th European Congress on Violence in Clinical Psychiatry, taking place on 5-6 November in Antwerp, Belgium.

The programme covers a wide range of recent research, practice innovations, training developments, policy initiatives, and lived experience perspectives related to violence prevention, aggression management, and the reduction of coercion in mental health care.

Explore the programme here:
https://ecvcp.net/program/

11/08/2026

We would like to warmly thank everyone who submitted an abstract to the 14th European Congress on Violence in Clinical Psychiatry!

All submitted abstracts have now been reviewed by the Scientific Committee, and information regarding acceptance has been sent to the authors.

To ensure that all accepted presenters have the opportunity to confirm their participation, we have extended the presenter registration deadline until 17 August. We kindly encourage you to complete your registration as soon as possible to secure your place in the scientific programme.

The full oral and poster presentation programme no later than 31 August 2026.

For registration, the preliminary programme, accommodation information, and all other congress details, please visit: www.ecvcp.net

01/07/2026

Abstract Submission Deadline Extended!

Good news! Due to several requests, the abstract submission deadline for the 14th European Congress on Violence in Clinical Psychiatry (ECVCP 2026) has been extended.

🗓 New deadline: 10 July 2026

If you have not yet submitted your abstract, this is your opportunity to share your research, innovations, and practical experiences with colleagues from across the globe.

We look forward to receiving your abstract!

22/06/2026

📢 Final call!

June 30 is the last day to submit your abstract for ECVCP 2026. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the programme!

Abstract submission: https://ecvcp.net/abstract-submission/

14th European Congress on Violence in Clinical Psychiatry Theme: "Navigating Uncertainty: Mental Health Care in a World at Risk" November 5-6, 2026, Antwerp, Belgium Important dates: Early Bird price valid until May 31, 2026 Abstract submission deadline: June 30, 2026 Notification of accepted abstra...

18/06/2026

🚨 Final Call for Abstracts – ECVCP 2026

⏳ Deadline: June 30, 2026

Less than 2 weeks left to submit your abstract for the 14th European Congress on Violence in Clinical Psychiatry.

🌍 Theme: Navigating Uncertainty: Mental Health Care in a World at Risk

We invite submissions across:
✔️ Research
✔️ Practice development
✔️ Lived experience
✔️ Philosophical perspectives

Topics include prevention, reduction, management, and understanding of violence and its impacts in mental health settings.

👥 Join clinicians, researchers, educators, policymakers, and service users from across Europe and beyond.

🎤 Presentation formats: Oral & Poster

👉 Don’t miss your chance to be part of the programme!

14th European Congress on Violence in Clinical Psychiatry Theme: "Navigating Uncertainty: Mental Health Care in a World at Risk" November 5-6, 2026, Antwerp, Belgium Important dates: Early Bird price valid until May 31, 2026 Abstract submission deadline: June 30, 2026 Notification of accepted abstra...

28/05/2026

⏰Only 3 days left for Early Bird registration at the 14th European Congress on Violence in Clinical Psychiatry!

Take advantage of the reduced fee and secure your place today.

Registration and fees VAT 21% will be added to all fees Price Early Bird (Until May 31, 2026) 595 € Low income countries * 400 € Registration after May 31, 2026 650 € EviPRG members, early bird (Until May 31, 2026) 530 € EviPRG members after

05/05/2026

There’s still time to secure your place at the 14th European Congress on Violence in Clinical Psychiatry at the early bird rate.

🗓️ Early Bird price valid until May 31

🗓️ Abstract Submission deadline June 30

Registration, abstract submission and info: www.ecvcp.net

14th European Congress on Violence in Clinical Psychiatry Theme: "Navigating Uncertainty: Mental Health Care in a World at Risk" November 5-6, 2026, Antwerp, Belgium Important dates: Early Bird price valid until May 31, 2026 Abstract submission deadline: June 30, 2026 Notification of accepted abstra...

08/04/2026

The European Congress on Violence in Clinical Psychiatry (ECVCP) is a leading scientific meeting for researchers and clinicians studying violence, coercion, violence prevention and human rights in mental health care.

ECVCP offers an interdisciplinary platform for sharing research, challenging assumptions, and strengthening the link between evidence, ethics, and practice.

Mark your calendars: Antwerp, Belgium, November 5-6, 2026.

🔗 More information, registration and abstract submission: www.ecvcp.net

14th European Congress on Violence in Clinical Psychiatry Theme: "Navigating Uncertainty: Mental Health Care in a World at Risk" November 5-6, 2026, Antwerp, Belgium Important dates: Early Bird price valid until May 31, 2026 Abstract submission deadline: June 30, 2026 Notification of accepted abstra...