GAMIAN-Europe
The voice of patients in mental health
About
Global Alliance of Mental Illness Advocacy Networks-Europe (GAMIAN-Europe)
Is a patient-driven pan-European organisation, representing and advocating the interests and rights of persons affected by mental ill health. Its main activities relate to advocacy, information, awareness-raising and education and partnership and capacity building. Overarching themes in our work relate to anti-stigma and discrimination and patients’ rights.
All organisations or persons, being personally or professionally involved in the field of Mental Health can become member of GAMIAN-Europe.
Latest News and Events
Enosh – The Israeli Mental Health Association respond to the COVID-19 outbreak
A GAMIAN-Europe member, Enosh (the Israeli Mental Health Association) released a statement to the WHO.Dear WHO mental health department partners,In times of crisis, it is more crucial to share knowledge and success storiesin the field of...
A Pocket Guide to Agitation
A POCKET GUIDE TO AGITATION AND WHAT TO DO IN A CRISIS This pocket guide is for people who experience agitation, their carers and close friends. This brief guide compliments the full version which can be accessed via GAMIAN-Europe and EUFAMI websites. It...
10 tips to handle anxiety and social isolation during this period
Being in self-isolation due to the coronavirus pandemic can lead to people experiencing anxiety and social isolation. This can happen to anyone, whether or not you faced mental health issues in the past. At GAMIAN-Europe, we think that looking after your mental health...
PRESS RELEASE – Turn promises into action: put mental health at the heart of EU policy-making
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and civil society demand action from the European Commission to develop a comprehensive and proactive EU Mental Health Strategy. Brussels, 19 February 2020 – The Coalition for Mental Health and Wellbeing and the...
Mental Health News
This month MEP Alliance for Mental Health co-chairs @alexagiussaliba, @radkamaxova, @MariaWalshEU & @TomasZdechovsky published an article in @Parlimag on the need for a comprehensive EU #MentalHealth Strategy! 🇪🇺🧠
#MEPsforMentalHealth
Full article👇
https://t.co/LMD5ycXe7e https://t.co/SixTkPLQJ4
Yesterday was #WorldSchizophreniaDay! Around 1 in 200 people in Europe is estimated to be diagnosed with #schizophrenia. Our #PatientCharter defines the rights, expectations & responsibilities for #mentalhealth care & treatment from a patient perspective!
https://t.co/fm01JrI3uz https://t.co/r1YYksIRVj
"In a society that places increasing pressure on all of us, we must be aware of #mentalhealth difficulties and how to offer support; LGBTQI+ young people are particularly vulnerable" states @alexagiussaliba.🏳️🌈
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
Full article👇
https://t.co/6JOYlIlYBP https://t.co/nTpmwBiP5E
Our #COVID19 platform is now live! It includes resources, guidelines, #mentalhealth helplines and services, input from our members, updates from other organisations, and useful articles!🤩❤️🧠
https://t.co/VnQXiFGHKP https://t.co/kO1O4zhlXW
Today's theme of #EUPHW is 'Staying together for mental health'. What are the lessons learned from the #COVID19 pandemic and its aftermath, when it comes to #mentalhealth?
A stronger EU Mental Health Strategy is vital for better mental health for all!
https://t.co/mK0fj3wSOr https://t.co/B7Jmv05XeW
Today marks the start of the European Public Health Week #EUPHW @EUPHActs!
We endorse this initiative and we look forward to Wednesday with its 'Staying together for #mentalhealth' theme!
Choose from 100+ events scheduled in almost 30 countries⬇️
https://t.co/0K0xkVOwCG https://t.co/eeNQ6byOGE
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Activities
What we’re up to
Research Projects
GAMIAN-Europe is increasingly invited as a partner in EU funded research projects. Our role in these projects … Learn More
Conventions & Seminars
The Convention and seminars of GAMIAN-Europe are 2 vital elements for the cohesion and representation of the … Learn More
MEP Alliance
GAMIAN-Europe has coordinated the Secretariat of the European Parliament MEP Alliance for Mental Health … Learn More