Psychiatry in transition: an assessment in the context of societal change.

AIMS: To explore how global challenges such as climate change, artificial intelligence (AI), and migration intersect with generational change among psychiatric trainees and reshape specialist training.

METHODS

An integrative review drawing on symposium contributions and a comprehensive literature review to assess the evolving priorities and challenges in psychiatric training.

RESULTS

Younger psychiatrists increasingly prioritize work-life balance, sustainability, and participatory learning environments. However, gaps remain in integrating climate-related knowledge, transcultural competence, AI literacy and neurodevelopmental disorders within psychiatric curricula. Generational tensions and traditional hierarchical structures further complicate training.

CONCLUSIONS

A new training model is needed that fosters mutual understanding between generations, encourages reflective dialogue, and supports collaborative learning. Preparing psychiatrists for the future requires updated content and a commitment to relational transformation and co-created educational practices.