The Egyptian Psychiatric Association (EPA) is the national Egyptian Association of Psychiatrists and Neuropsychiatrists working in the mental health field whether in MOH , Universities , Armed or Police forces and those in private practice. This year we have 1202 psychiatrists registered in the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) . As we have a population of 73 millions we have on psychiatrist per about 60000 citizens which is a better ratio than many developing countries.

The EPA was established in 1971 as a nonprofit organization, as a member of the Egyptian Medical society and as NGO of Ministry of Social Affairs.

The objectives of EPA are similar to those of the WPA namely (A) Increase knowledge and skills necessary for work in the field of mental health and in the care for the mentally ill; (B) Improve the care for the mentally ill; (C) Prevent mental disorders; (D) Promote mental health; (E) Preserve the rights of the mentally ill; (F) Promote the development and observance of the highest ethical standards in psychiatric care, teaching and research; (G) Promote the development of the highest quality standards in psychiatric care, teaching and research, as well as the observance of such standards; (H) Promote nondiscrimination (parity) in the provision of care of the mentally ill;(K) Protect the rights of psychiatrists.

The EPA will attempt to achieve these goals by: (A) Advancing cooperation among its members and those working in the mental health field. (B) Facilitating exchanges of information with respect to the problems of mental disorders and mental health in rural and urban regions; (C) Cooperating with national and international, governmental and non-governmental organizations active in fields relevant to EPA purposes; (D) an Annual meeting and monthly meetings in different regions in Egypt. (E) Developing, implementing and evaluating educational programs and materials; (F) Establishing task forces to deal with specific issues. (G) Raising funds and accepting donations.