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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 (Français)
GAMIAN-Europe statute
(English)
The goals of GAMIAN-Europe:
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To improve the
availability, accessibility, and quality of treatment for all
psychiatric disorders. |
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To improve the
provision, reliability and quality of information on mental illnesses
for patients, relatives and carers. |
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To reduce stigma,
prejudice, ignorance and misinformation surrounding mental illness. |
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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.
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To assist in the
creation, growth and development, where appropriate, of patient groups
in all European States focusing on mental heath. |
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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 |
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To improve awareness,
knowledge and understanding of the public, the politicians and the press
with regard to mental disorders. |
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To promote a positive
message that mental illness can be treated effectively by a variety of
means. |
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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. |
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To assist in the
creation, growth and development, where appropriate, of patient groups
in all European States focusing on mental heath. |
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