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The European Society for the Study of Personality Disorders. Events: -8th International ESSPD Congress, 7-9 September 2026

We closed our congress in Lausanne with full hearts—and a new destination to look forward to. 🦋💙 We look forward to this next chapter together. 👏 See you at the next ESSPD Congress in Würzburg, Germany, in 2028!

Some moments stay with us. 🦋✨ Revisit the butterfly video from our opening ceremony in Lausanne—a reminder of connection, hope and transformation. 💙 What was your transformation moment? Share below. 💬 Together, we create the future. 🌱 #ESSPD2026

Heading to the ESSPD International Congress 2026? Find essential arrival and registration information, including the venue, required identification, attendance certificates and on-site support.

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🧠 Understanding the person behind the #diagnosis. Prof. Bo Bach, speaker and workshop leader at #ESSPD2026, shares his hope for the next decade: a better recognition of personality as a fundamental factor in mental health at large. 👉 www.borderline-congress.org

📋 Learn more about the ICD-11 classification of hashtag#personalitydisorders at ESSPD Congress 2026. Prof. Bo Bach discusses his pre-conference workshop, featuring a new diagnostic interview designed for clinical practice. ⏳ Early Bird ends 31 May. Don’t miss out! 👉 www.borderline-congress.org

⏳ ESSPD Congress 2026 – Early Bird registration ends 31 May. Prof. Bo Bach, speaker and workshop leader at hashtag#ESSPD2026, shares his vision for the next 10 years of science: a more humane and less stigmatizing approach to personality disorders. Join us in Lausanne to hear more.

Calling early career researchers across Europe! Share your perspective on the current status and future direction of the personality disorders field by taking part in this short European survey. It takes only 10–12 minutes to complete. Scan the QR code or visit: bit.ly/esspd-survey

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Registration is now open for the 8th International Congress on Borderline Personality Disorder and Allied Disorders in Lausanne, Switzerland, 7–9 September 2026. We are especially pleased to welcome Prof. Michael Kaess as one of our keynote speakers.

Thank you for the amazing response to ESSPD 2026! 💫 🎟️ Registration is open: www.borderline-congress.org ⏳ Early-bird rates available until May 31, 2026 📍 Lausanne, Switzerland 📅 7–9 September 2026 We look forward to welcoming you! 🤗

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We are proud to share this video announcement for the 8th International Congress on Borderline Personality Disorder and Allied Disorders, taking place from 7–9 September 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland.

8th International Congress on Borderline Personality Disorder and Allied Disorders 📍 Location: Lausanne, Switzerland 📅 Date: 7–9 September 2026 🌐 Website: www.borderline-congress.org

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8th International Congress on Borderline Personality Disorder and Allied Disorders 📍 Location: Lausanne, Switzerland 📅 Date: 7–9 September 2026 🌐 Website: www.borderline-congress.org

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