SIP is delighted to announce the launch of its Position Paper on the International Classification of Diseases – 11th Revision (ICD-11). In Europe, there are approximately 740 million people, most of whom experience an episode of severe pain at some point in their...
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform welcomes the launch of the European Mental Health Strategy launched by the European Commission on 7th June 2023. The Strategy is a step in the right direction and highlights the importance of promoting, preventing,...
SIP is delighted to announce the launch of the SIP Joint Statement on Pain and Mental Health. A collaborative project between ten different professional and patient organisations working in the field of pain or pain-related and mental health policies. In Europe there...
The International Day of the Nurse is celebrated annually on 12 May. It is a day designated to recognize the contributions that nurses make to society, and to raise awareness of the importance of nursing as a profession. Each year, the International Council of Nurses...
Stress Awareness Month is observed every year in April. The goal of this month is to raise awareness about the causes and effects of stress on individuals, organizations, and society as a whole. It is a time to highlight the importance of stress management, self-care,...
The World Day of Physical Activity is an annual observance held on 6 April, which aims to promote physical activity and its importance for a healthy lifestyle. The day was established in 2002 by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness about the benefits...