Early Career Psychiatrists (ECP) Programme
The EPA invites recent graduates to participate in a specialist programme designed to meet the needs and interests of Early Career Psychiatrists. The ECP Programme features a networking evening and a dedicated track of sessions throughout the Congress.
Please note: The networking evening is a paid event and thus requires registration, which can be completed through the registration platform.
Early Career Psychiatrists Programme
An introductory symposium for those ECPs who would like to start a research career and do not have much experience in designing research projects and writing scientific publications. Prof. Stewart, author of the textbook ‘How to Do Research and How to Be a Researcher’, will present the most important factors to consider when choosing an academic career path. Prof. Sartorius will point out the principles of good practice when conducting a scientific study. Dr. Pinto Da Costa will present the perspective and potential difficulties faced by female researchers, and Dr. Sampogna will highlight the demanding path of pursuing both a clinical and an academic career at the same time.
Chair: Dr. Mariana Pinto Da Costa, UK/Portugal
Co-Chair: Dr. Anna Szczegielniak, Poland
How to do research and be a researcher
Speaker: Prof. Robert Stewart, UK
Ten rules to follow when one does research
Speaker: Prof. Norman Sartorius, Switzerland/Croatia
Women in academic psychiatry
Speaker: Dr. Mariana Pinto Da Costa, UK/Portugal
Combining clinical and academic career as an Early Career Psychiatrist
Speaker: Dr. Gaia Sampogna, Italy
This symposium provides an essential update on the latest advancements and treatment strategies in perinatal psychiatry, specifically designed for early career psychiatrists.
Chair: Dr. Tomasz Gondek, Poland
Co-Chair: Prof. Tamas Kurimay, Hungary
Global advances in perinatal mental health
Speaker: Dr. Nikolina Jovanovic, UK/Croatia
Decoding postnatal psychosis and postnatal depression
Speaker: Dr. Olivia Protti, UK
Diagnostics and treatment of female ADHD in the perinatal period
Speaker: Dr. Agata Todzia-Kornaś, Poland
Mastering Therapeutic Drug Monitoring: Essential Strategies for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Speaker:Dr. Georgios Schoretsanitis, USA
This symposium aims at disentangle the intricate relationship between psychiatry and chronic pain, addressing key aspects of diagnosis and treatment by examining how chronic pain influences psychiatric disorders, the challenges of opioid abuse in patients with mental health disorders, and specific strategies for managing conditions such as fibromyalgia within a psychiatric framework. Furthermore, the integration of physical activity and yoga as therapeutic strategies for psychiatric patients dealing with chronic pain will be explored, offering a holistic approach to treatment.
Chair: Dr. Tomasz Gondek, Poland
Co-Chair: Dr. Federico Mucci, Italy
The impact of pain on psychiatric disorders
Speaker: Prof. Donatella Marazziti, Italy
Mental health disorders and the risk of abuse of prescribed opioids
Speaker: Prof. Geert Dom, Belgium
Chronic Pain in neurodevelopmental disorders
Speaker: TBC
Psychiatric management of fibromylagia
Speaker: Dr. Anna Krupa, Poland
This symposium aims at bringing together diverse perspectives on the lifespan implications of neurodevelopmental disorders and at exploring the intricate connections between genetics, environment, and parenting in early development, the recognition and implications of neurodevelopmental conditions and the challenges of diagnosing and managing conditions like ADHD in adults. Additionally, the symposium will discuss the intersection of personality disorders with neurodevelopmental issues, highlighting the complexity and necessity of accurate diagnostic processes across various life stages.
Chair: Dr. Livia De Picker, Belgium
Co-Chair: Prof. Judit Balazs, Hungary
Parents and neurodevelopment: The complex interplay of genetics and environment
Speaker: Dr. Asilay Seker, UK
The ongoing crisis for autistic women: the gender-based complexities of assessment and support
Speaker: Dr. Jordis Rausch, Germany
ADHD in adulthood: Why should we not give up on getting the diagnosis right
Speaker: Prof. Sandra Kooij, Netherlands
Overlap between personality disorders and neurodevelopmental conditions
Speaker: Dr. Jacob King, UK
This symposium aims to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and enduring human-centered research practices, setting the stage for future innovations in mental health care presenting a forward-looking exploration of how emerging trends in psychiatry, digital technology, and bioinformatics are reshaping clinical research. Discussions will delve into the evolving nature of human relationships influenced by psychological insights and pharmacological developments, alongside the integration of big data and AI with traditional clinical methods.
Chair: Dr. Federico Mucci, Italy
Co-Chair: Dr. Asilay Seker, UK
A psychiatric take on the future of human relationships: Sex, love, and drugs
Speaker: Prof. Donatella Marazziti, Italy
Digital technology in mental health research: Big data approaches for everyday clinical use
Speaker: Dr. Johnny Downs, UK
Marrying up new trends in clinical research: AI and -omics
Speaker: Dr. Daniele Cavaleri, Italy
Speech analysis in psychiatric disorders: experiences from the CALIBER study
Speaker: TBC
This symposium aims to highlight the future directions in research and clinical practice in psychiatry, by involving international reknown speakers and early career psychiatrists. In particular, in the symposium it will be discussed the role of gene-environment interactions, as well as the revised biopsychosocial model for mental disorders, and the role of emerging new forms of mental disorders, such as hikikomori. The symposium will promote the active interaction among all speakers and audience
Chair: Dr. Gaia Sampogna, Italy
Co-Chair:Prof. Sinan Guloksuz, Netherlands
A revised biopsychosocial model for explaining complexity to mental disorders
Speaker: Prof. Andrea Fiorillo, Italy
Are neuroinflammation and citokines possible novel targets for therapeutic treatments?
Speaker: Prof. Peter Falkai, Germany
The exposome paradigm for severe mental disorders: is it useful for clinical practice?
Speaker: Prof. Sinan Guloksuz, Netherlands
Innovation in digital psychiatry for treating emerging clinical syndromes: the case of Hikikomori
Speaker: Dr. Laura Orsolini, UK/Italy
This workshop focuses on enhancing psychopharmacotherapy for special populations, such as those with obesity and epilepsy, as well as high-pressure workers. Discussions will cover tailored treatment strategies, including the innovative use of language models to refine therapy approaches, ensuring that healthcare professionals are equipped to meet diverse patient needs effectively.
Chair: Dr. Anna Krupa, Poland
Co-Chair: Dr. Giulio Longo, Italy
Optimizing Psychopharmacotherapy in Special Populations: Educating Language Models for Tailored Treatment Approaches
Speaker: Dr. Giulio Vannini, Switzerland
Psychopharmacological treatment in elderly patients
Speaker: Prof. Marcin Siwek, Poland
Targeting Stress: Early Diagnosis and Targeted Psychopharmacological Interventions for High-Stress Workers
Speaker: Dr. Jonathan Mennucci, Italy
Pharmacotherapy of mood and anxiety disorders in people with obesity: a practical guide
Speaker: Dr. Anna Szczegielniak, Poland
This workshop will focus on the topic of burnout and mental wellbeing of psychiatric trainees and psychiatrists on their career path. It will address various issues of both diagnosis, prevention and self-care that will be applicable to the real life of the workshop participants.
Chair: Dr. Egor Chumakov, Russia
Co-Chair: Dr. Nikolina Jovanovic, UK/Croatia
Burnout and mental health issues in the psychiatry training and career pathway
Speaker: Dr. Egor Chumakov, Russia
Burnout in doctors
Speaker: Prof. Dinesh Bhugra, UK
The mental health of Early Career Psychiatrists in the current era
Speaker: Dr. Laura Orsolini, UK/Italy
Prevention strategies in stress coping and life crisis in trainees and early career psychiatrists
Speaker: Dr. David Gurrea Salas, Switzerland
Wellbeing as antidote against burnout: interventions and actions
Speaker: Dr. Luca Cuffaro, Italy
The rising trends in legalising Cannabis throughout the world is met with caution and concern by many psychiatrists and researchers studying this substance. In this debate, we aim to have stimulating discussion on the pros and cons of this controversial topic by considering its biologica, social and public health implications. Dr. Quattrone is a Cannabis researcher who leads an intensive psychiatric care unit while Dr. Keet is a community psychiatrist from the Netherlands, the country that spearheaded decriminalising Cannabis use.
Judge: Dr. Sophia Achab, Switzerland
Chair: Dr. Asilay Seker, UK
Pro-debater: Dr. Rene Keet, Netherlands
Con-debater: Dr. Diego Quattrone, UK
