The congress is jointly organized by the Municipality of Barcelos, Portugal and the WFMH (World Federation For Mental Health), an international membership organization founded in 1948 and acknowledged by WHO, UNESCO, the UN Refugee Commission, the UN Human Rights Commission, the International Labour Organization, among others.

The congress will take place from October 30 to November 1, 2025, in Barcelos, Portugal.

The World Mental Health Congress has been held since 1948 every two years in different countries. It is estimated that professionals, users and family members from different countries will participate, as well as representatives of universities, public and private hospitals, non-governmental organizations, public institutions, state mental health agencies, etc. The event will be held using several simultaneous rooms.

Yes, those who wish to participate but are unable to attend in person will have the option to participate virtually.

Yes, since this congress will be held in a hybrid format, those who are unable to attend in person will be able to participate virtually.

Yes, simultaneous interpretation in English/Portuguese/Spanish is planned for a selected number of activities, as well as for presentations in Spanish and Portuguese.

The other important dates you should be aware of can be found here.

In the congress can participate all those interested in mental health issues and topics related. Students , consumers and family members can be also registered.

No, if you do not want to present abstracts, you can still register and attend as a listener to all the activities that will take place during the congress, even if you do not present abstracts. You will receive a certificate of attendance.

You can register online by filling out the registration form here.

Cost can be checked here.

More information soon.

Yes. But the cost of registration is the same as for those who attend the whole event.

Yes. If you submit abstracts, you must also process and pay the registration fee.

Yes. Everyone must pay their registration fee.

Yes. All authors and co-authors are expected to pay the fee. Certificates will be issued to each one of them.

Yes. The organizing committee is planning to grant special discounts to those institutions who would like to purchase more than 5 registrations. Do not hesitate to request further information.

Yes. Request information to wfmhcongress2025@wfmh.global

The discounts depend on the number of members of the group. The greater the number, the greater the discount.

No, your abstract does not need to be related to the topics of the congress. You can submit your abstract under the topic you wish.

There are different ways of presentation: round tables, free communication sessions, workshops, book presentation, posters and so on.

For further information, please here.

To submit an abstract, you must complete the abstracts presentation form found on the web. There you will choose the presentation mode (free communication, round table, etc.). In this form you will send your data, and a summary of the work as indicated in the form.

Once you have filled in the form, you will be notified whether your abstract has been accepted for the congress.

You will receive an email within 72 hours, if after that date you do not receive information from the congress secretariat, please write to us at wfmhcongress2025@wfmh.global

The time allotted depends on the way the abstract is presented. Please find more information here.

If your abstract was accepted, you must pay your registration and that of each of the authors of the work before the date indicated for that purpose. If you decide not to participate, indicate it before the expiration date of the payment for authors not to be included in the program. If you do not, you will be harming other colleagues who have not been included due to lack of space.

If you submitted several abstracts, you will receive your registration certificate and a diploma for each abstract.

As a rule, only one abstract per participant is accepted.

Yes. More than one abstract is accepted as long as it is in collaboration with other authors.

You will find information about the weather, distances, banks and the like in here.

The organizing committee offers a fine selection of hotels with excellent room rates for congress delegates. Our selection ranges from budget to luxury accommodation. This selection is provided solely for the purpose of assisting with accommodation choices; however, the congress organization has no affiliation whatsoever with these hotels. For further information, here.

Yes. Bookstores and companies willing to showcase their products during the congress can get an exhibit stand. For further information please write to wfmhcongress2025@wfmh.global

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