The International Neuropsychiatric Association

The INA is an international organization dedicated to the development of neuropsychiatry across the world. The association welcomes clinicians and academics working at the interface of psychiatry and neurology including: psychiatry, neurology, neurosurgery, neuropsychology, allied clinical neurosciences and cognitive neuroscience.

Semiannual International Meeting

Call for Abstracts
Submission Deadline: 31 March 2026

We warmly invite everyone with an interest in biological psychiatry – researchers, registrars, psychiatrists, other healthcare professionals, and students alike – to submit their abstracts for the 2026 South African Biological Psychiatry Congress, taking place from 26–29 November 2026 in Cape Town. Share your latest research and innovations in biological psychiatry, and contribute to a dynamic programme shaping the future of mental health science.

Call for Symposia
Submission Deadline: 31 March 2026

We invite facilitators and presenters to submit symposium proposals for the 2026 South African Biological Psychiatry Congress from 26–29 November 2026 in Cape Town. Showcase collaborative sessions, highlight emerging topics, and engage with peers in advancing the field of biological psychiatry.

The INA-GNG Colloquium in Chennai, December 12-13, 2025

GOOD NEWS: The entire symposium will be available to join virtually and free of charge. Use the following link to register and indicate virtual attendee (do not select the workshop).  You will be sent a link to the symposium prior to the event.

https://in.eregnow.com/ticketing/register/ina-gng

A copy of the program is attached.  All times listed are in India Standard Time. The conference will also be recorded and made available online at a later date.

Why should I be a member of the INA?

INA is an international organisation of clinicians and researchers working in the field of neuropsychiatry and allied neuroscience disciplines. The membership allows you to be part of this growing neuropsychiatric community and to be able to contribute to and learn from others.

  • You will be able to access the ‘members only pages’ and be able to link up with established neuropsychiatrists internationally.
  • Access regular webinars / educational sessions live or access the recordings at your convenience at a later date.
  • Discount on future INA conferences and joint conferences with INA affiliation.
  • We are negotiating favourable terms for free access/free publication costs with established neuropsychiatry journals
  • Join the conversation on the cutting-edge developments in neuropsychiatry and be able to steer its direction and priorities.
  • Access information on key articles in various areas of neuropsychiatry including access to free pdf if the copyright allows this (we are compiling a library of essential readings in neuropsychiatry to be updated regularly by the INA Board).
  • Information on key international charitable and professional organisations with easily accessible information key neuropsychiatric areas. Easy to use hyperlinks are provided for accessing these resources with one click.
  • Information on key forthcoming international conferences in the area of neuropsychiatry.
  • You will be able to link to the Global Neuropsychiatry Group – a WhatsApp and Basecamp group which is a growing forum to share knowledge, research ideas, discuss complex cases and ask questions.

News and Events

Keep up to date with all the news and events from the INA…

Mission Statement

The INA aims to prevent or reduce the suffering of people…

Global Neuropsychiatry Group

Professionals interested in the interface between neurology and psychiatry…

International Representatives

Made up of GNG/INA representatives around the globe…

Committees

Current committee members, board directors and advisory committee…

History

Established by Spanish and American neuropsychiatrists in 1996…