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    Newsletters 

    Here you'll find past and present issues of our SIG's newsletter.

    Latest issue

    Issue 44 (August 2026) 

    This issue's coverage includes:

    44th EPSIG Newsletter Cover 2026
    Issue 44 (August 2026)
    • International Symposium November 2026
      The 8th International EPSIG Symposium will take place on 6 November 2026 at the Royal College of Psychiatrists, bringing together leading speakers from the UK and around the world to discuss developments in evolutionary psychiatry.
    • Celebrating 10 Years of EPSIG
      As part of its 10th anniversary year, EPSIG reflects on its achievements, growing international reach, and the increasing influence of evolutionary psychiatry in research, education, and clinical practice.
    • Charles Darwin Essay Prize
      Medical students, doctors, and trainees are invited to submit essays exploring evolutionary perspectives in psychiatry. Winners will receive prizes, publication opportunities, and the chance to present at the November symposium.
    • Latest Research, Books and Educational Opportunities
      The newsletter highlights new publications, upcoming educational events, and collaborations that continue to promote understanding and application of evolutionary approaches to mental health care.

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