International Psychogeriatric Association- IPA

International Psychogeriatric Association- IPA Professional association working to improve mental health care for older adults.

06/12/2026

Are you ready to join the definitive global conversation in psychogeriatrics? 🌍From July 1-3, the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) International Congress in Leiden will bring together pioneering minds to share breakthrough methodologies, clinical trials, and healthcare models. If you have not finalized your registration, here is a preview of 7 premium academic tracks that make this congress an unmissable event for mental health professionals: 💡 AI & Human Wisdom – The cutting-edge intersection of machine intelligence and late-life cognitive health.

🧠 Treatment-Resistant Depression – Key lessons from the OPTIMUM study regarding pharmacological switches and augmentation.
🔒 Sensor Ethics in Dementia – Navigating the ethical boundaries of automated symptom tracking at the end of life.
🔬 Early Neurodegenerative Markers – Assessing how early-onset apathy or agitation flags underlying amyloid accumulation.
🏥 Transforming Long-Term Care – Modernizing nursing homes and community care through transdisciplinary integration.
⚖️ Dignity & Patient Agency – Redefining human rights and self-determination in advanced clinical care environments.
🌡️ Environmental Mental Health – Mapping the direct psychiatric impacts of climate change on vulnerable older adults. Elevate your clinical practice, earn CME credits, and expand your international research network this July.

🔗 View the comprehensive interactive program and complete your registration here: https://f.mtr.cool/amunlszkli

06/11/2026

Securing the safety, dignity, and mental well-being of older adults is a shared global responsibility. This June 15th, join the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) for our upcoming advocacy panel, "No One Left Alone: Loneliness, Mental Health, and Elder Abuse Across Cultures."

This special event brings together leading scientific voices from Chile, Japan, India, South Africa, and Canada to address how structural inequities and loneliness increase vulnerability to elder abuse within different societies. 🌐

Don't miss this opportunity to gain a truly global perspective on geriatric advocacy and learn practical strategies to promote safety and social inclusion in late life.

🗓️ Monday, June 15, 2026
🕥 10:00 AM CT (Secretariat Time)

Reserve your virtual seat today and join the movement to ensure no older person is left behind: https://f.mtr.cool/niighnfwef

Don't miss out on the next advanced training session hosted by the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA)! 🧠✨Re...
06/11/2026

Don't miss out on the next advanced training session hosted by the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA)! 🧠✨

Registration remains open for the upcoming IPA Journal Club: Reconceptualizing Placebo and Nocebo Effects, taking place on June 16, 2026, at 7:00 AM CST (US/Secretariat). This exclusive virtual event is designed to equip healthcare practitioners with a sophisticated understanding of neurobiological mechanisms and the ethical application of placebo and nocebo concepts in clinical practice.

⚠️ Important Reminder: Advanced pre-registration is required to obtain access credentials for the live session.

Take this opportunity to join your global peers in a profound academic debate that directly influences modern psychogeriatric care.

🔗 Click here to review your local time zone and save your spot: https://f.mtr.cool/wovpislzwf

06/10/2026

Are you attending the IPA International Congress this July? Don't miss the chance to experience groundbreaking models of older adult care in the Netherlands firsthand! 🇳🇱

We are pleased to open registration for our official Congress Site Visits happening on July 3. Attendees can choose between two world-class care models. Please note that participation requires an additional registration fee and spaces for each location are strictly limited.

Which model aligns with your clinical focus?

🏡 Option 1: WZH - WoonZorgcentra Haaglanden
A prominent network of 14 specialized residential and day centers across the Haaglanden region. They are leaders in delivering personalized, high-quality care for individuals living with dementia, physical ailments, and acquired brain injuries (ABI).

🚜 Option 2: De Reigershoeve Zorgboerderij Stichting Reigershoeve
A unique residential care farm situated in beautiful Heemskerk. This facility provides an innovative, dignified community approach where people with dementia can continue their lives with respect, meaning, and complete budget accessibility.

Select your preferred destination today to avoid missing out on these unique, behind-the-scenes educational tours!

🔗 Register and select your site visit here: https://f.mtr.cool/lkjsacuuxw

The International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) values the power of collaborative academic debate and global educati...
06/09/2026

The International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) values the power of collaborative academic debate and global education. In partnership with the International Geriatric Mental Health Education Network, we invite you to attend the upcoming Virtual Videoconference Rounds on Friday, June 19, 2026. Guest speaker Dr. Andreea L. Seritan (UCSF Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences / UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences) will present a highly timely lecture: "Turning Up the Heat: The Impact of Climate Change on Older Adult Mental Health." Key Academic Takeaways:

✅ Pinpoint age-specific environmental factors impacting older minds.
✅ Understand and describe climate-related psychiatric symptoms.
✅ Discover clinical strategies to strengthen patient climate resilience.

🕒 Time Window: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (Zoom connection lines open 30 minutes early).

Please note that this specialized scientific session is strictly restricted to health care practitioners, medical students, and clinical researchers.

🔗 Register today to join the global discussion: https://f.mtr.cool/qtdvowmjyn

Enhance your professional development at the upcoming IPA International Congress! 🧠On June 30, the International Psychog...
06/08/2026

Enhance your professional development at the upcoming IPA International Congress! 🧠

On June 30, the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) will host a series of exclusive Pre-Congress Workshops and a Full-Day Symposium at the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC). Held in conjunction with the IPA Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Week, these intensive sessions are designed to deliver advanced insights into current psychogeriatric practices and global research.

⚠️ Important Registration Note: These pre-congress sessions require an additional registration fee separate from the main Congress pass.

Spaces are limited for these interactive clinical tracks. We encourage you to visit our website to review the full academic lineup and complete your registration.

Secure your spot here 🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/whkdgezpsi

06/04/2026

An exclusive learning opportunity is coming up for our active community! 🔐🎓

The International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) is hosting a specialized Members-Only Educational Training Session on June 18th at 10 AM CT/Secretariat. ., focused on advanced methodologies and best practices in teaching.

Whether you train residents in a clinical setting, teach undergraduate students, or mentor healthcare professionals in allied fields, this interactive masterclass will provide you with the tools needed to deliver impactful, evidence-based psychogeriatric education.

This event is free of charge, but access is strictly reserved for current IPA members. IPA members will receive more details by email

Not an IPA member yet? Join our international organization today to unlock your invite to this exclusive session, gain access to International Psychogeriatrics, and connect with global leaders in elderly mental health.

06/04/2026

An Invitation from the Heart of Science in Leiden 🇳🇱🌷

We are honored to share a special message from Anne Margriet Pot, Chair of the IPA 2026 International Congress Organizing Committee. Speaking from the historic Hortus Botanicus Leiden—the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands—Dr. Pot invites the global community to join a meeting that will define the future of psychogeriatrics.

Under the theme "Across Borders, Beyond Boundaries," this congress is a premier opportunity to bridge the gap between rigorous research and clinical practice. Secure your place in this vital global dialogue on mental health in older adults.

🔗 Secure your spot: https://f.mtr.cool/apngndyrix

06/01/2026

The countdown is officially active: only one month remains until the opening of the IPA 2026 International Congress! 🗓️🇳🇱

To all our accepted abstract authors and researchers: the full schedule for Poster Presentations is now live and detailed within the preliminary Congress program. This is your opportunity to review the exact dates, times, and logistics for your scheduled sessions.

We invite all participants to take the time to visit our dedicated platform, explore the comprehensive academic program, and plan their sessions in advance. Your contributions are vital to advancing late-life mental healthcare worldwide.

Click the link to check every detail of your presentation slot today: https://f.mtr.cool/fnmaqgatpw

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