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IOPTMH Announces Its New Executive Committee for 2025–2029
The International Organization of Physical Therapists in Mental Health (IOPTMH) is pleased to announce the completion of its 2024–2025 election process and the appointment of the new Executive Committee for the upcoming term. This moment marks an important milestone for our organization as we welcome new leadership and close a chapter of dedicated service. New Executive Committee (2025–2029) We proudly introduce the newly elected Executive Committee, who will guide the IOPTMH
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Call for abstracts open for 11th IOPTMH Conference
More information at: https://congresoioptmhchile.cl/ Submission deadline: 15th November 2025 Call for abstracts — IOPTMH Chile 2026 The 11th International Conference of Physiotherapy in Mental Health will take place on 23–25 April 2026 at Universidad Andrés Bello, Concepción, Chile. We invite researchers and clinicians to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentation. Scope (non-exhaustive): older adults and cognition; mental health physiotherapy across health services and
Sep 232 min read


#WorldPTDay 2025: Addressing depression in aging through physiotherapy
On World Physical Therapy Day 2025, the International Organization of Physical Therapists in Mental Health (IOPTMH) joins the global...
Sep 72 min read


Candidates for elections for the Executive Committee of IOPTMH
Dear IOPTMH Members, We are pleased to inform you that the nomination period for the Executive Committee (EC) of the IOPTMH has now...
Jul 241 min read


Elections for the Executive Committee of the IOPTMH
Do you want to shape the future of the international community of mental health physiotherapy? The International Organization of Physical...
Jun 242 min read


The Republic of Korea Joins IOPTMH!
We are happy to announce that the Korean Society of Mental Health Physical Therapy has officially joined the International Organization...
Jun 51 min read


Welcome back, Poland!
We are pleased to announce that Poland has officially rejoined the International Organization of Physical Therapists in Mental Health...
Jun 51 min read


Join Mental Health activities during the World Physiotherapy Congress 2025!
📍 World Physiotherapy Congress 2025 📅 Thursday 29 May – Saturday 31 May 📍 Tokyo International Forum Mental health and physiotherapy...
May 261 min read


Ibero-American collaboration takes center stage at Mental Health Physiotherapy Conference
San Sebastián hosted a landmark event in the field of physiotherapy in mental health: the 4th National and 2nd Ibero-American Conference...
May 192 min read


Summer School 2025: Physical Therapy in Anxiety, Depression, and Pain
The Education Committee of the International Organization of Physical Therapy in Mental Health (IOPTMH) is pleased to announce the...
May 152 min read


Upcoming IOPTMH Webinar: "Fascia: Your body’s hidden sense organ"
The Education Committee of the International Organization of Physical Therapy in Mental Health (IOPTMH), the specialty group of World...
May 61 min read


Webinar: Eating disorders and physiotherapy. Thursday 27 March, 9 AM (CET)
In this webinar we will explore the role of physiotherapy in eating disorder treatment, highlighting its benefits beyond physical...
Mar 121 min read


Chile to host the 11th IOPTMH International Conference in 2026
The International Organization of Physiotherapists in Mental Health (IOPTMH) has announced that its 11th International Conference will take place in Chile from April 23 to 25, 2026 . This prestigious event will be hosted at the Universidad Andrés Bello in Concepción, Chile, marking the second time the conference is held in South America. Co-organized by the IOPTMH and the Chilean Scientific Society of Physiotherapists in Mental Health, the conference will bring together exper
Feb 51 min read


Tanzania joins the IOPTMH, expanding global mental health physiotherapy network
The International Organization of Physiotherapists in Mental Health (IOPTMH) proudly welcomes Tanzania as its newest member. The...
Feb 51 min read


Awards: Submit your infographic before 30 April 2025
Award for the Best Infographic in Mental Health Physiotherapy – 2nd call The International Organization of Physiotherapy in Mental...
Nov 18, 20242 min read


Submit your project before 20 March 2025
Important: If you are an individual physiotherapist, please contact with your member organisation and ask for support before you submit...
Nov 18, 20242 min read


IOPTMH Welcomes Costa Rica and Bermuda
Strengthening Global Efforts in Mental Health Physiotherapy We are delighted to announce that Costa Rica and Bermuda have officially...
Nov 18, 20241 min read


2024 Winners of the Best Mental Health Physiotherapy Infographic!
We are excited to celebrate World Mental Health Day 2024 by announcing, for the very first time, the three outstanding winners of our...
Oct 9, 20241 min read


Your Voice Matters: Participate in our Survey on Mental Health Physiotherapy
Calling all physiotherapists – do you want to help? The IOPTMH is proud to work together with KU Leuven in “Mapping clinical practices of...
May 23, 20241 min read


Register now in the Summer School: Physiotherapy in Anxiety, Depression and Pain
Note: To pay the fee for the summer school: here 🌟 Dive into the World of Mental Health Physiotherapy at Summer School 2024! 🌟 Are you...
Apr 20, 20243 min read
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