ESCAP - 22nd International Congress 2027

Athens is hosting the 22nd European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Congress from June 24 to 26, 2027. The theme of the congress is “Child and Adolescent Mental Health in a polarized World.”

Today’s world is marked by profound changes and stark contrasts at National, European, and Global levels that decisively affect the mental health of children, adolescents, and young adults.

Continuous and   successive crises—economic, health-related, political, climatic, migratory and   the wars, constitute a persistent framework of risk factors for mental health and chronic, long-term psychological trauma.

At the same time, significant advances have taken place in the research and understanding of mental illnesses, alongside developments in various forms of psychological therapies and the opportunities brought by technological advantages.

The digital age, therefore, profoundly shapes the lives of children and young people and undeniably influences our daily clinical practice, academic endeavors, and research efforts.

The 2027 Athens conference of ESCAP will explore in depth, the impact   of   successive crises, the influence of technological advancement, and the progress of research and neuroscience in the field of mental health.