Editorial

Abstract

The publication of the first issue of the new Journal of Physiotherapy in Mental Health marks a significant milestone in the field of physiotherapy within mental health. It also reflects the growing recognition and importance of this domain within physiotherapy. This development can be traced back to the initial conference held in Leuven, Belgium in 2006, where the idea of bringing together physiotherapists working in mental health care and psychiatry was first discussed. Subsequently, the International Organization of Physiotherapy in Mental Health (IOPTMH) was established and in 2011 recognized as a subgroup by the World Physiotherapy. In 2018, another important event, the 1st International Congress in Psychiatry and Mental Health in the American Continent, was held in Mexico. Now, in 2024, the journal's first issue is being published.