German Association for Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics (DGPPN e. V.)

The German Society for Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Psychosomatics and Neurology (DGPPN) is the largest and most influential medical-scientific professional society in the field of mental health in Germany. Founded in 1842, the DGPPN brings together the expertise of over 11,500 specialists, therapists, and researchers, representing their interests in the areas of care, science, education, and training.

The DGPPN is committed to the research and treatment of mental disorders. Its main mission includes advocating for optimal care for patients with psychiatric disorders, promoting science in this field, and ensuring quality in diagnostics and therapy. The professional society places great importance on a holistic view of the individual, taking into account all individual psychological, physical, and social aspects, and developing guidelines for ethical behavior in psychiatry and psychotherapy[3].

• Scientific Congresses and Events: The annual DGPPN Congress, held in November in Berlin, is a central meeting point for professionals to exchange and discuss the latest scientific findings. Topics such as ecological psychiatry, new therapies, and societal challenges are the focus here[3][5].
• Guidelines and Quality Assurance: The DGPPN issues guidelines to ensure quality in the diagnostics and therapy of mental disorders and promotes education and training in the field of psychiatry and psychotherapy[3].
• Networks and Collaborations: The DGPPN collaborates nationally and internationally with numerous partners, including the European Psychiatric Association (EPA) and the World Psychiatric Association (WPA). It also supports projects such as "psychenet – Hamburg Network for Mental Health" and the "Alliance for Mental Health" to improve the care and well-being of people with mental disorders[1][3].

• Anti-Stigma Work and Social Participation: The DGPPN actively advocates for the social participation of people with mental disorders and works to reduce prejudices and stigmatization. The initiative "Generation PSY" is an example of this, aiming to inspire young people for psychiatry and psychotherapy and to break down prejudices[3].
• Health Policy and Care Structures: The DGPPN is active in shaping health policy and develops recommendations and action impulses to improve care structures for people with mental disorders. This also includes optimizing emergency services for people with dementia and implementing new therapy options such as the use of psilocybin and esketamine for depression[4][5].

The DGPPN publishes various publications, including "Psyche in Focus – The Magazine of the DGPPN," "Der Nervenarzt," and the "DGPPN App," to convey scientific findings and practical information to its members and the general public[3].

The DGPPN is a central actor in the field of mental health, contributing through its comprehensive activities, initiatives, and collaborations to continuously improve the care and well-being of people with mental disorders.

• 1 - https://www.dgppn.de/schwerpunkte/basisinformationen.html
• 2 - http://www.dgppn-kongress.de/allgemeine-informationen.html
• 3 - https://flexikon.doccheck.com/de/Deutsche_Gesellschaft_f%C3%BCr_Psychiatrie,_Psychotherapie_und_Nervenheilkunde
• 4 - https://www.dgppn.de
• 5 - https://www.springermedizin.de/dgppn-2023/dgppn-2023/25957138