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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.

13/04/2026

The WPA Early Career Psychiatrists Section is launching three awards to highlight the work ECPs are doing across research, collaboration, and advocacy.
Because good work shouldn’t stay invisible.
Whether you’re leading a project, building something, or contributing to change…this is for you!
Do you have a colleague in mind? Share this with them!
Questions on the process? Send us a message !

09/04/2026

You’re the only doctor on call tonight.
Most of us have been there.
Colleagues start going home.
The hospital grows quiet. Your heart is racing.
You reread your notes.
You check your phone again. And again. Just to make sure you didn’t miss a call.
It can be scary. And no one really talks about it.
Here’s our tested advice to make it easier:
1️⃣Ground yourself. Take 3 slow breaths when you feel overwhelmed
2️⃣Don’t forget to eat. Busy shifts make it hard to eat a full meal. Bring snacks you can have quickly.
3️⃣Ask for help. You are not expected to handle everything alone. Nurses and senior doctors are part of your team.
How was YOUR first night s**t?

07/04/2026

On World Health Day, we celebrate the role of the World Health Organization in advancing global health and fostering scientific collaboration worldwide.
This year’s theme, “Together for Science,” highlights the importance of evidence, partnership, and shared expertise in addressing global health challenges.
In this spirit, we look back at the Build Better Before (BBB) workshop held in December 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This WHO capacity-building initiative strengthens preparedness and response for mental health and psychosocial needs in humanitarian crises.
The WPA Early Career Psychiatrists Section remains committed to strengthening the capacity of its members to respond effectively to emergencies and humanitarian crises, in alignment with the Section’s Action Plan 2025–2028.

Dr Premchand Karuppannan Chandrasekaran – Independent Consultant Psychiatrist (Sole Trader), Australia
Dr Dorena Leo Rutakyamirwa – Early Career Psychiatrist (ECP) member; Treasurer,
Eastern African Young Psychiatry Association, Uganda
Dr Mahlet Yared Tilahun – ECP member; Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
Dr Yiknashewa Solomon – ECP member; St. Peter’s Specialised Hospital, Ethiopia)

02/04/2026

For World Autism Awareness Day, it’s important to remember: autism does not end in childhood.
Many health systems remain heavily focused on early childhood, leaving important gaps later in life.

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

30/03/2026

On Bipolar Disorder Day, we chose to step back and invited an Expert by Lived Experience to use our platform to share their story.
Too often, bipolar disorder is spoken about, not by those who live it. Today, we make space to hear and to learn.
Because lived experience is essential if we want to advance mental health care.

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Disclaimer: This content was developed collaboratively with an Expert by Experience, who was involved in shaping and reviewing all stages of the piece prior to publication.

26/03/2026

Everyone says you need a good CV, no one tells you HOW to make one.

Preparing your CV for international applications can be challenging when english is not your first language. It often means adapting more than just the language.

These tips can help:

• Check country-specific CV rules
Format, terminology, and length vary by country.

• No photo unless explicitly requested
Why? Avoid bias in international applications.

• Use reverse chronological order
Show your most recent experience first in each section.

• Avoid non-international abbreviations
Only use abbreviations and acronyms that are widely used and easily recognizable.

• Rephrase experience; don’t translate literally
Describe tasks and titles when you are not sure the literal translation conveys the intended meaning.

• Separate clinical, research, and teaching experience
It helps the reader identify your sections easily.

Save this post for extra help on your next application! 😉

Best of luck 👏🏼

23/03/2026

💫 Psychiatry through art : "The Scream"

Munch’s The Scream is a global icon of terror and inner turmoil.
It captures moments of crisis and fear, reflecting the universal tension between the individual and their environment.

What does this scream make you feel?

21/03/2026

We’ve really valued connecting with many of you over the past year, both online and at WCP2025

To keep the conversation going, we’re inviting you to join our upcoming ECP Virtual Town Hall Meetings.

These sessions are a space to:
• Share your ideas and feedback
• Discuss the section’s direction and activities
• Learn about the updated ECP Section Action Plan and Terms of Reference

Check your email for details. We hope to see you there.

19/03/2026

The World Psychiatry Journal Club returns!
Organized by the WPA Education in Psychiatry Section in collaboration with our WPA ECP Section.

It is the perfect opportunity to explore new research, learn to critically appraise papers and dive into scientific discussions with peers and the paper's authors!

Stay tuned for this month's session, presented by ECP member: Dr. Yesiru Adeyemi Kareem

16/03/2026

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…)

12/03/2026

In this episode of Dear ECP Interview Serie Prof. Dina Elgabry reflects on what matters when building an international career in psychiatry and advice she would give to Early-career Psychiatrists.

Full Interview: https://youtu.be/Gh_oxSQEO2U–

09/03/2026

The world is changing fast when it comes to social media and teenagers. Ban it, restrict it, or redesign it?

Opinions are divided not only in the general population, but also among mental health professionals.

For more informations:
Social media use and well-being: What we know and what we need to know I PMID: 35016087 I Valkenburg PM, Meier A, Beyens I. Current Opinion in Psychology. 2022.

Associations of social media use with mental health and well-being among adolescents: systematic review and meta-analysis I PMID: 35436240 I Shannon H, Bush K, Villeneuve PJ, et al. JMIR Mental Health. 2022.

Effects of Social Media Use on Psychological Well-Being: A Mediated Model I PMID: 34234717 I Ostic D, Qalati SA, Barbosa B, Shah SMM, Galvan Vela E, Herzallah AM, Liu F. Frontiers in Psychology. 2021.

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