IPA Mission

The IPA is a membership organisation – we exist because of our members, and for their benefit. One of our primary aims is to foster and enhance members’ sense of participation in and belonging to an international psychoanalytic organisation and community. The IPA exists to advance psychoanalysis. It is the world’s primary accrediting and regulatory body for the profession, and our mission is to ensure the continued vigour and development of the science of psychoanalysis. The IPA is also committed to understanding the impact of societal issues on individual and group development and to intervening psychoanalytically in societal issues of our times.

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SOCIETIES

The IPA has a network of Constituent Organizations, and also works in partnership with a number of related but independent institutions.

COMMITTEES

To foster and enhance members’ sense of participation in and belonging to an international psychoanalytic organization and community.

INTERNATIONAL NEW GROUPS

The overall strategic objective of this group is to expand the profession both within current and new geographic areas.

ELECTIONS 2023

Election results for President-elect, Vice President-elect, Treasurer and Regional Board Representatives