WFSBP is a Non-Profit World Wide Organization.

Composed of 64 National Societies of Biological Psychiatry and individual members.

Representing professionals from over 70 countries.

Our community is diverse. Our educational resources are too.

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Ever since its creation in 1974, the aim of WFSBP has been to promote in all countries the attainment of the highest level of knowledge and understanding in the field of Biological Psychiatry.

WELCOME TO WFSBP

Founded in 1974 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, WFSBP is a non-profit, international organization composed of 62 national societies of biological psychiatry, representing over 4,000 professionals. As a world authority on biological psychiatry, WFSBP is also highly committed to pioneering and promoting the highest levels of education and dissemination within the field.

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During the General Assembly on 6 June 2024, the Executive Committee for the term 2024 - 2025 has been elected.

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Plan to Join us for the 2025 World Congress of Societies of Biological Psychiatry!

WFSBP is thrilled to invite you to the 17th World Congress of Biological Psychiatry, taking place from 08 to 11 September 2025 in Berlin, Germany—an iconic city renowned for its rich history, culture, and innovation.

Stay tuned for updates on registration, abstract submissions, keynote speakers, and more. Be sure to save the date and visit our website regularly for the latest information!

Membership and Service

Ever since its creation in 1974, the aim of WFSBP has been to promote in all countries the attainment of the highest level of knowledge and understanding in the field of Biological Psychiatry. Along the years WFSBP has become the common point where the variety of opinions highly contributes to bringing light to central questions on Psychiatry. As a consequence, WFSBP today gathers thousands of psychiatry related professionals from 102 countries around the world, making it a very enthusiastic and productive organization.

eLearning Series for Psychiatrists

We are extremely pleased to present two state-of-the-art e-learning programs:

Early Interventions in Major Mental Disorders – A comprehensive series offering insights into early intervention strategies for mental health professionals, students, and anyone interested in understanding bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and the effectiveness of early intervention.

Advancing Cognition Understanding in MENtal illness (ACUMEN): An E-learning Series for Psychiatrists – This innovative program aims to address clinicians' questions on cognitive function in individuals at high risk for or suffering from bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.

By participating in these programs, you will have the opportunity to listen to leading international experts, discuss and share clinical insights, and deepen your knowledge on these critical and highly relevant clinical topics.