Have a look at this curated selection of key psychiatry and mental health events taking place across the EU in 2025.
For professional development in any field, it is vital to regularly attend major professional conferences and congresses —to keep up to date and share experiences with colleagues worldwide. For those working in the healthcare sector, it is a must, as these events allow you to stay informed about new scientific research, modern treatment approaches and pharmacological innovations at the earliest stages.
The MOST programme healthcare expert has compiled the most important European events in psychiatry and mental health that mental health professionals should attend in 2025.
1. 33 European Congress of Psychiatry (EPA 2025)
April 5-8, 2025
Madrid, Spain
Theme: Towards Real-World Solutions in Mental Health
Organised by the European Psychiatric Association, the congress will focus on integrating scientific evidence into clinical practice and educational programmes and networking opportunities for mental health professionals.
2. 35th Euro Congress on Psychiatrists and Psychologists (Euro Psychiatry 2025)
https://europe.psychiatryconferences.com/
June 16-17, 2025
Frankfurt, Germany
This congress aims to promote collaboration between mental health care and research areas, bringing together psychiatrists and psychologists from across Europe.
3. 21st International Congress of the European Society for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (ESCAP 2025)
https://www.escap.eu/events/escap-2025-congress-in-strasbourg
June 29–July 1, 2025
Strasbourg, France
Theme: Beyond Nature & Nurture
ESCAP 2025 will combine high-quality quantitative and qualitative research, including in the social sciences, focusing on early career psychiatrists and the active participation of patients and their families.
4. 38th ECNP Congress
https://www.ecnp.eu/congress2025/ECNPcongress
October 11-14, 2025
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The annual congress of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology is Europe’s leading scientific meeting on brain disorders research, attracting psychiatrists, neurologists, neuropsychologists and psychologists from around the world.
5. 20th International Forum on Mood and Anxiety Disorders (IFMAD 2025)
June 4-6, 2025
Budapest, Hungary
IFMAD focuses on the latest advances in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders and provides a platform for clinicians and researchers to share knowledge and experience.
6. 15th International Conference on Early Intervention in Mental Health (IEPA 15)
https://iepaconference.org/iepa14/iepa15-landing-page-sign-up/
8-10 September 2025
Berlin, Germany
This biennial conference, organised by the International Association for Early Intervention and Prevention in Mental Health, is dedicated to early intervention strategies in mental health and brings together researchers, clinicians and policymakers to discuss advances and challenges in the field.
The MOST mobility programme enables Belarusians to participate in professional events throughout the European Union. The key consideration is to select an event that is relevant to your needs and to submit the application form a minimum of three months before the event date.
Best of luck with your application — and take good care of your mental health along the way!
