British Neuropsychiatry Association
The British Neuropsychiatry Association 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.
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. 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.
The British Neuropsychiatry Association hosts an annual conference, typically in London, which features invited lectures, scientific presentations, and case discussions. 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. 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 and the Faculty of Neuropsychiatry at the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Membership is open to psychiatrists, psychologists, neurologists, and other interested healthcare professionals. 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.