British Neuropsychiatry Association

The British Neuropsychiatry Association (BNPA) is a professional organisation in the United Kingdom focused on the field of neuropsychiatry, which encompasses the clinical and scientific study of disorders at the interface of neurology, psychiatry, and neuropsychology.[1]

The British Neuropsychiatry Association was founded in 1987 by a group of clinicians and academics interested in promoting dialogue between the disciplines of neurology, psychiatry, and psychology.[2] Among its founding members were key figures in the development of neuropsychiatry as a distinct subspecialty in the UK and its first chair was William Alwyn Lishman who later became honorary life president of the organisation.[3]

The British Neuropsychiatry Association hosts an annual conference, typically in London, which features invited lectures, scientific presentations, and case discussions.[4] These meetings are intended to disseminate research findings and discuss clinical developments in areas such as dementia, epilepsy, movement disorders, functional neurological disorders, and traumatic brain injury.[5] The conference proceedings are published annually in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry and joint meetings have previously been held with the American Neuropsychiatric Association[6] and the Faculty of Neuropsychiatry at the Royal College of Psychiatrists.[7]

Membership is open to psychiatrists, psychologists, neurologists, and other interested healthcare professionals.[8] The British Neuropsychiatry Association does not regulate clinical practice or training, although serves as a forum for discussion and education in neuropsychiatry and related fields.

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  4. ^ "The BNPA 2024 Annual Meeting". ACNR. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
  5. ^ Cavanna, Andrea E. (2014-08-01). "Research Trends in British Neuropsychiatry Over the Last Decade". Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry. 85 (8): e3–e3. doi:10.1136/jnnp-2014-308883.16. ISSN 0022-3050.
  6. ^ Coffey, C. Edward (February 1999). "The American Neuropsychiatric Association: Ten Years of Progress and a Future of Great Promise". The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences. 11 (1): 8–18. doi:10.1176/jnp.11.1.8. ISSN 0895-0172.
  7. ^ BMJ Publishing Group (2009-07-01). "Section of Neuropsychiatry (SoN) Royal College of Psychiatrists and British Neuropsychiatry Association: Joint conference at the British Neuropsychiatry Association". Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry. 80 (7): 815–828. ISSN 0022-3050.
  8. ^ "British Neuropsychiatry Association founded in 1987". British NeuroPsychiatry Association. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
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