GAMIAN-Europe

Global Alliance of Mental Illness Advocacy Networks

GAMIAN-Europe (Global Alliance of Mental Illness Advocacy Networks-Europe, a patient-driven pan-European organisation, represents the interests of persons affected by mental illness and advocates for their rights. Its main objectives are: advocacy, information and education, anti-stigma and discrimination, patients' rights, co-operation, partnerships and capacity building.

	GAMIAN-Europe statute (please choose language)
	Brochure about GAMIAN-Europe
	Newsletter. The latest issue
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	New project "Physical and mental health"! Description and questionnaire are available HERE

The goals of GAMIAN-Europe:

	To improve the availability, accessibility, and quality of treatment for all psychiatric disorders.
	To improve the provision, reliability and quality of information on mental illnesses for patients, relatives and carers.
	To reduce stigma, prejudice, ignorance and misinformation surrounding mental illness.
	To promote collaboration within the mental health field amongst those working in research, education and training at national and pan European levels who support the aims and objectives of GAMIAN-Europe.
	To assist in improving the training, education and understanding of health professionals and other personnel responsible for the delivery of mental health services in Europe
	To improve awareness, knowledge and understanding of the public, the politicians and the press with regard to mental disorders.
	To promote a positive message that mental illness can be treated effectively by a variety of means.
	To promote collaboration within the mental health field amongst those working in research, education and training at national and pan European levels who support the aims and objectives of GAMIAN-Europe.
	To assist in the creation, growth and development, where appropriate, of patient groups in all European States focusing on mental heath.

Global Alliance of Mental Illness Advocacy Networks - Europe

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