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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.

30/01/2026

Answer: Handwriting might be healthier for you!

•It fine-tunes your brain’s motor symphony — activating the sensorimotor cortex and stabilizing neural states for precision and flow.
PMID: PMC11943480

• It deepens memory consolidation by engaging the hippocampus and broader cortical networks during encoding.
PMID: PMC11943480

•It regulates emotion by activating the prefrontal cortex during planning and expressive writing.
PMID: 10.3390/psych5030059 MDPI

Do you still enjoy handwriting?

28/01/2026

Looking for fellowships, grants, or courses?
We’ve gathered some of the most exciting opportunities for early-career psychiatrists all in one post!

Leave a comment and we’ll send you the details.
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26/01/2026

The 2016 trend inspired us to pause and look back.

Early career psychiatrists from around the world share their journeys, from unexpected events to fulfilled dreams, reflecting on 10 years of learning, growth, and becoming… with authenticity, humor, and heart 💛.

24/01/2026

In celebration of International Education Day this Saturday, we’re sharing our paper titled « Empowering Early Career Psychiatrists: Global Education, Equity, and Innovation through the WPA ECP Section » in the latest issue of Education & Psychiatry Journal.

22/01/2026

We ALL worked with a superstar Nurse. We love them, we fear them and we sure learn from them.

19/01/2026

For those who want to learn more, the following studies provide deeper insights into seasonal affective disorder
Seasonal affective disorder: An overview of assessment and treatment approaches (2015) PMID: 26688752
The effect of vitamin D supplementation on depressive symptoms in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (2023) PMID: 35816192
The Efficacy of Light Therapy in the Treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials (2019) PMID: 31574513

15/01/2026

Art has long been a mirror of the human mind. In our project “ Psychiatry through Art”, we analyse works of art (paintings, films, litterature…) from a psychiatrist’s perspective, highlighting how creative expression helps us understand mental health.
This week we examine one of Van Gogh’s paintings. He painted through isolation and suffering, offering insight into the experience of his stay in the asylum.

13/01/2026

Career highlight: liked by medical students 3 years in a row.

We are adding this to our CV.

10/01/2026

If we had one wish for 2026, it would be to end the stigma surrounding , Borderline Personality Disorder (The last misconception is really dangerous)

08/01/2026

According to OpenAI, over 230 million people worldwide use ChatGPT every week for health-related questions.

It is therefore not surprising that OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Health.

While this may improve access and preparedness, it also raises important questions about interpretation, boundaries, and clinical responsibility particularly in mental health care.

What do you think this means for clinical practice?

04/01/2026

💫 Meet the powerhouse behind our content magic! ✨
From storytelling and advocacy to engagement and creativity - this *Global Dream Team* keeps ideas flowing and spirits high. 🌍
Say hi to Hend, Amira, Eliezer, Sonam, Julia, Elsie, Ichrak, Diana & Danilo- the faces bringing the Early Career Psychiatrists Section to life! 💡❤️

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