Conference report of the annual meeting of the International Society for Sports Psychiatry (ISSP), online, June 8, 2024

The International Society for Sports Psychiatry (ISSP) held its annual meeting online for the 5th consecutive year. While the COVID-19 pandemic initially necessitated the online version of the ISSP annual meeting in May 2020, the transition created an opportunity for increased attendance by its international membership. Subsequent member surveys identified that a majority of responding members preferred that the annual meetings continue to be held online. The ISSP represents worldwide excellence in Sports Psychiatry. Founded in 1994, the ISSP has contributed to substantial advancements in the science and practice of sports psychiatry for athletes of every age, race, and ability. Leaders of the ISSP have developed and continue to refine world-class courses and curricula for mental health in sports, author seminal papers/books, provide mentorship for developing sports psychiatrists, lead global coalitions in sports psychiatry, and provide care for athletes at major games events. Following a welcome address by ISSP President Dr. Carla Edwards (Canada), meeting attendees were treated to a keynote address by internationally renowned Sports Medicine physician, researcher, and gold medal-winning Paralympian Dr. Cheri Blauwet. The keynote address was followed by key organizational updates (business review: including a description of progress in the field of sport psychiatry facilitated by ISSP in 2023-24, composition of the new board, committee information and a list of ISSP training certificate recipients), the scientific session and an international spotlight with regional updates from international ISSP members from Canada, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and South Africa. Organizational priorities for the year 2024-25 were also identified. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved)