About us

TSIG supports policy and practise to improve the care of socially excluded and marginalised groups where culture is influential in the expression and management of mental distress.

We also need to continue work in teaching, training and curriculum development to ensure that cultural competency remains an essential component in the assessment of the clinical competencies of all psychiatrists.

* Should you require a copy of any previous bulletins not currently available on the website, please contact Francis Maunze: fmaunze@rcpsych.ac.uk – the College Archivist.

The WACP is an independently incorporated, non-profit, international scientific and educational organization. The main purpose of WACP is to promote the exchange of scientific knowledge, research initiatives and clinical experiences in the field of cultural psychiatry worldwide. Many national organizations of cultural psychiatry from different regions of the world, including our own Interest Group, are currently affiliated with the Association.

For more details about the  WACP, as well as membership information, please visit the Association’s website.

The Second World Congress of Cultural Psychiatry took place in Orvieto, Italy, 26 - 29 September, 2009.

*Should you require a copy of any previous reports not currently available on the website, please contact Francis Maunze: fmaunze@rcpsych.ac.uk – the College Archivist.

Membership is open to all Members of or Associates of the College. Others may be invited to join at the discretion of the Chair. To join, please complete our online application form or email the College Membership section.