World Psychiatric Association
World Psychiatric Association
The World Psychiatric Association (WPA) is an international umbrella organization of psychiatric societies. It was founded in 1950 as the Association of Psychiatric Societies, and adopted its current name in 1961. The WPA organizes the World Congress of Psychiatry every three years.
Pronunciation
World Psychiatric Association: /wɜːrld saɪˈkaɪətrɪk əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
Etymology
The term "World Psychiatric Association" is derived from the English words "world" (meaning global), "psychiatric" (pertaining to psychiatry), and "association" (a group of people organized for a joint purpose).
Related Terms
- Psychiatry: The branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders.
- Psychologist: A professional specializing in diagnosing and treating diseases of the brain, emotional disturbance, and behavior problems.
- Mental Health: A person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being.
- World Health Organization: A specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.
See Also
- American Psychiatric Association
- European Psychiatric Association
- International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on World Psychiatric Association
- Wikipedia's article - World Psychiatric Association
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