We are a European network for the development and support of psychological anthropology (ENPA), affiliated to the European Association of Social Anthropologists (EASA).
As the number of anthropologists with psychological interests continues to grow in Europe, a coordinated European network has become imperative; one aiming to sustain and nurture teaching, research and student supervision in this area, as well as providing a vehicle through which impact on related public health policies can be facilitated.
The network (ENPA) was founded in January 2018. We invite anyone with an interest in psychological anthropology or the intersection between anthropology and psychology and/or psychotherapy to join.
ENPA 2025 conference
We are delighted to announce the third ENPA Biennial Conference, “Anthropologies and Psychologies in Inter/Action – Engaging Interdisciplinary Perspectives,” scheduled for 11–13 June 2025 at the University of Münster, Germany. A pre-conference workshop for junior faculty will take place on 10 June 2025.
The Call for Papers, Panels, Roundtables, and Labs is currently open.
News
- WiPS. Shame, violence and the stigma machine: Reckoning with the ethics of forensic psychiatry, Piyush Pushkar, 19 December We warmly invite you to the next ENPA Works-in-Progress Seminar (WiPS)* on Thursday, the 19th of December at 5PM CET via Zoom. We are delighted… Read more: WiPS. Shame, violence and the stigma machine: Reckoning with the ethics of forensic psychiatry, Piyush Pushkar, 19 December
- WiPS: Falling through the cracks? Cultural barriers and the underutilization of mental health services among Chinese international students in the UK, Maria Nolan, 28 NovemberWe warmly invite you to this month’s ENPA Works-in-Progress Seminar (WiPS) on Thursday, the 28th of November at 5PM CET via Zoom. We are delighted… Read more: WiPS: Falling through the cracks? Cultural barriers and the underutilization of mental health services among Chinese international students in the UK, Maria Nolan, 28 November
- WiPS. Socializing ADHD: Indispensable Peers and Other Key Figures, Kathrin Bauer, 31 OctoberWe warmly invite you to the first ENPA Works-in-Progress Seminar (WiPS)* of this term on Thursday, the 31st of October at 5PM CET via Zoom.… Read more: WiPS. Socializing ADHD: Indispensable Peers and Other Key Figures, Kathrin Bauer, 31 October
- ENPA Network Meeting Recap: Announcements and Future EventsDear ENPA community, On 5 September we held the ENPA Network meeting, and we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended.… Read more: ENPA Network Meeting Recap: Announcements and Future Events
- Prize for a Remarkable Published Paper in Psychological Anthropology in 2023 WinnerCongratulations to Gabriel Scheidecker, Nandita Chaudhary, Heidi Keller, Francesca Mezzenzana, and David F. Lancy! It is our pleasure to announce that this team of international… Read more: Prize for a Remarkable Published Paper in Psychological Anthropology in 2023 Winner
- Final Reminder: ENPA Network Meeting This Thursday, 5 September 14:00-15:30 CEST (via Zoom)Dear colleagues, Just a final reminder that our ENPA Network meeting is happening this Thursday, 5 September, from 14:00 to 15:30 CEST via Zoom. During the… Read more: Final Reminder: ENPA Network Meeting This Thursday, 5 September 14:00-15:30 CEST (via Zoom)
- ENPA Network Meeting: 5 September at 2 PM (via Zoom)Dear colleagues, Thank you to everyone who attended our ENPA Social at the EASA conference. We were delighted to see both familiar and new faces.… Read more: ENPA Network Meeting: 5 September at 2 PM (via Zoom)
- ENPA Panel at EASA2024 & Upcoming Network MeetingsDear ENPA Community, The 18th EASA Biennial Conference, “Doing and Undoing with Anthropology,” is just around the corner, taking place from 23 to 26 July at the… Read more: ENPA Panel at EASA2024 & Upcoming Network Meetings
- Join our team: exciting opportunities at ENPA!Dear Colleagues, We are excited to announce two new volunteer positions within our network and are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join us. We encourage… Read more: Join our team: exciting opportunities at ENPA!
- Save the date: ENPA conference 2025 in Münster, Germany!Dear Colleagues and Friends, We are delighted to announce that the ENPA Conference 2025 will be held from June 10 to June 13, 2025, at… Read more: Save the date: ENPA conference 2025 in Münster, Germany!
- ENPA prize for a remarkable published paper in 2023Dear Colleagues, The European Network for Psychological Anthropology (ENPA) is inviting nominations for the annual ENPA Prize for a published paper in psychological anthropology. The… Read more: ENPA prize for a remarkable published paper in 2023
- WiPS. Learning to Live with Ghosts: Somatic Activism and the Nanopolitics of Cultural Repair, Mahé Ben Hamed, 30 MayThursday, 30th of May from 5 to 7 pm CET via Zoom. “Learning to Live with Ghosts”: Somatic Activism and the Nanopolitics of Cultural Repair by… Read more: WiPS. Learning to Live with Ghosts: Somatic Activism and the Nanopolitics of Cultural Repair, Mahé Ben Hamed, 30 May
- Embracing digital tools: Reflections on marketing a research project online In this post, ENPA board member Ildze Jakunova shares her experiences using digital technologies, such as social media, graphic design, and AI tools, to promote her doctoral research project and the fieldwork process online.
- WiPS. Guardians of Science: validation and institutionalization of parallel psychology fields in contemporary Iran, Zahra Abbasi, 25 AprilThursday, 25th of April from 5 to 7 pm CET via Zoom. “Guardians of Science: validation and institutionalization of parallel psychology fields in contemporary Iran”… Read more: WiPS. Guardians of Science: validation and institutionalization of parallel psychology fields in contemporary Iran, Zahra Abbasi, 25 April
- Applications for ENPA convenorship, 2024-2028The European Network for Psychological Anthropology (ENPA) is inviting applications for an ENPA convenorship, 2024 – 2028. The selected convenor will succeed Dr. Anni Kajanus (University… Read more: Applications for ENPA convenorship, 2024-2028
- WiPS: “Silence is not surrender”. Soft power and self-crafting among Balinese women, Irina Savu Cristea, 21 MarchThursday, the 21st March from 5 to 7 pm CET via Zoom. “Silence is not surrender”. Soft power and self-crafting among Balinese women by Irina Savu… Read more: WiPS: “Silence is not surrender”. Soft power and self-crafting among Balinese women, Irina Savu Cristea, 21 March
- WiPS. Conflict, Co-Regulation and Congruence: Sociocultural Influences on ADHD, Kathrin Bauer, 22 FebruaryThursday, the 22nd February from 5 to 7 pm CET via Zoom. “Conflict, Co-Regulation and Congruence: Sociocultural Influences on ADHD” by Kathrin Bauer, Freie Universität… Read more: WiPS. Conflict, Co-Regulation and Congruence: Sociocultural Influences on ADHD, Kathrin Bauer, 22 February
- Introducing The Irritation and Human Sociality ProjectWhat does irritation look like cross-culturally? And what can it tell us about more universal human processes like cooperation and moral judgment? Read more about… Read more: Introducing The Irritation and Human Sociality Project
- WiPS. Like a Gambler with No Future: the South Korean Youth as Neoliberal Individuals in a Casinoized Society, Kang Daehoon, 25 JanuaryThursday, the 25th of January from 5 to 7 pm CET via Zoom. “Like a Gambler with No Future: the South Korean Youth as Neoliberal… Read more: WiPS. Like a Gambler with No Future: the South Korean Youth as Neoliberal Individuals in a Casinoized Society, Kang Daehoon, 25 January
- WiPS. Care and Belonging in Ambiguity: Homemaking Practices of Syrian Families in Turkey, Begüm Ergün, 30 NovemberThursday, the 30th of November from 5 to 7 pm CET via Zoom. “Care and Belonging in Ambiguity: Homemaking Practices of Syrian Families in Turkey“ by Begüm… Read more: WiPS. Care and Belonging in Ambiguity: Homemaking Practices of Syrian Families in Turkey, Begüm Ergün, 30 November
- WiPS. Hearing Humanity: Counselling and Psychotherapy as an Intimate Educational Anthropology, Dr. John Loewenthal, 26 OctoberThursday, the 26th of October from 5 to 7 pm CET via Zoom. “Hearing Humanity: Counselling and Psychotherapy as an Intimate Educational Anthropology” by Dr. John Loewenthal from Keele… Read more: WiPS. Hearing Humanity: Counselling and Psychotherapy as an Intimate Educational Anthropology, Dr. John Loewenthal, 26 October
- Public Psychological Anthropology Task Force AnnouncementDear ENPA Community, At the 2023 ENPA Conference in Oslo we had the opportunity to collectively brainstorm future initiatives and activities for the network. One… Read more: Public Psychological Anthropology Task Force Announcement
- Psychology and Anthropology in a Changing World: Reflections on ENPA 2023In this post, we report some of the conference highlights and share reflections on the experience from several participants and organisers.
- Counselling and Psychotherapy as a Career for Anthropology GraduatesIn this post, ENPA Convenor, John Loewenthal explores how training to become a therapist could make for a truly anthropological career.