DGPPN Kongress

About DGPPN Kongress

The DGPPN Kongress is the annual congress of the German Association for Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics (DGPPN), one of the key meetings for mental health professionals in Germany. Every November, the society invites physicians, researchers and therapists to the CityCube Berlin to share the latest developments and practical insights for prevention, diagnosis and treatment in psychiatry and psychotherapy. Beyond medical and scientific topics, the congress also discusses health policy, social and cultural aspects of mental health.

Event Focus

Psychiatry | Psychotherapy | Psychosomatic Medicine | Neurosciences | Depression & Anxiety Disorders | Schizophrenia & Psychoses | Addiction Medicine | Dementia & Old Age Psychiatry | Forensic Psychiatry | Prevention & Early Intervention | Digital Mental Health | Mental Health Care & Health Policy | Continuing Medical Education

Event Highlights

About 10,000 Participants come together each year at the DGPPN Kongress, making it a central meeting point for psychiatry and psychotherapy in the German speaking world. A broad scientific programme with different session types and topics is complemented by a workshop programme for hands on training, an industry exhibition and a dedicated area for NGOs. The congress creates room for interdisciplinary, multiprofessional and trialogue exchange between professionals, people with lived experience and their relatives.

Why Attend

The DGPPN Kongress is the place to keep up to date with psychiatry and psychotherapy in a single visit. Learn about new research findings and treatment approaches, refresh your clinical skills in practical workshops and discuss the future of mental health care with colleagues from clinics, practices, research and health policy. For physicians, psychotherapists, researchers, nursing staff and industry representatives, four days in Berlin offer an unmatched mix of science, practice and networking.

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