The Olympic Torch visits the Council of Europe on its way to Paris
The Olympic Torch was greeted by parliamentarians representing 46 European countries, the Secretary General and representatives of the Council of Europe’s Committee…
Parliamentary Assembly updates its rules based on experience from Covid-19 and Russia’s war
The Council of Europe is the oldest organization in the international architecture dealing with democracy, principles of states and taking care of…
Doctors are not trained in how to discontinue psychiatric drugs
Tens of thousands of Europeans are every month seeking advice on how to discontinue or get off antidepressants outside their regular health…
Users of Antidepressants may suffer due to Doctors not knowing new Research and Guidelines
Research show people using antidepressants have problems withdrawing from the drugs due to doctors not knowing how to do it correctly, and…
Cannabis use during pregnancy linked to increased risk of mental health problems in children
A new study presented at the European Psychiatric Association Congress 2024 reveals a significant association between prenatal cannabis use disorder (CUD) and…
War in Ukraine is increasing the prevalence of mental health conditions in children, new study finds
A new study reveals a significant rise in mental health issues among children and adolescents displaced by the war in Ukraine.
The legacies of eugenics in European psychology and beyond
The 18th European Congress of Psychology convened in Brighton between 3 and 6 July 2023. The overall theme was ‘Uniting communities for…
Expert: ECHR article not in line with international human rights standards
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe hearing with experts held last week looked into the discriminatory ideology at the root…
PACE issues final statement on deinstitutionalization of persons with disabilities
The Rapporteur of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) review on the deinstitutionalisation of persons with disabilities acknowledged in…
Eugenics influenced the formulation of the European Convention on Human Rights
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe this week dived in to deeply rooted discrimination and rights issues, discussing core values…