GAMIAN-Europe
The voice of patients in mental health
Global Alliance of Mental Illness Advocacy Networks-Europe (GAMIAN-Europe)
Is a non-profit patient-driven pan-European organisation, representing and advocating the interests and rights of persons affected by mental ill-health. Our main activities include awareness-raising, education and partnership and capacity building. Overarching themes in our work relate to anti-stigma and discrimination and patients’ rights.
Any organisation or individual body, either personally or professionally involved in the field of mental health, can become a member of GAMIAN-Europe.
Latest News and Events
‘Campaigning for a dedicated European Year for Mental Health’ – Virtual Meeting to be held on 10 Nov
New horizons for person-centred mental health research and care
Blog – There cannot be mental health for all without the all. How can we optimise patient engagement?
Developing trust and effective care for people with depression: Patients and Psychiatrists working in partnership
The importance of the therapeutic relationship between a patient and their clinician cannot be underestimated. Previous research has shown the positive effects of good therapeutic relationships and improved health outcomes. However, there has been relatively little...
‘Learning from the impact of COVID-19 measures: finding the balance between physical and mental health’ – REPORT
Learning from the impact of COVID-19 measures: finding the balance between physical and mental health Organised by GAMIAN-Europe in partnership with the European Psychiatric Association (EPA) 15 July 2020Between 12:00 and 13:30 CETVirtual Meeting REPORT AVAILABLE HERE...
Mental Health News
❓What has been your experience of the pandemic and its effects on your pre-existing mental health condition?
Our survey aims to understand patients' current and long-term mental health needs. 👥
It is available in 13 languages, at: https://t.co/vkW2hnyB28
DEADLINE: 27/11
Today is #InternationalMensDay and this year focuses on men’s #health and #wellbeing.
We must raise awareness of the fact that it’s okay for men not to be okay. Opening up about feelings is also a form of #strength. https://t.co/APIDR59Afm
1 in 3 children experience #bullying in #school.
Bullying can have profound adverse effects on someone's #mentalhealth.
If you want to help someone who is being bullied, start by listening to them, showing empathy and acknowledging their feelings.
#AntiBullyingWeek https://t.co/27ts9l1ZYf
#AlcoholAwarenessWeek https://t.co/vF10YY8Sip
Today the #awarh20 starts with a series of online events on the importance of raising #EU level of awareness regarding the #alcohol related harms.
To register to the webinars or to have more data & information on the alcohol consumption, please visit https://t.co/7M78pVemeB https://t.co/AiRsCNImIf
#Selfcare is essential to our #mentalhealth.
It promotes #selfworth. It also helps with rest and #relaxation. And it builds #resilience.
Selfcare does not mean being #selfish.
#EuropeanSelfCareWeek
@Self_Care_EU https://t.co/HR9kH5rh1i
Practicing #kindness can have a very profound effect on our physical and #mentalhealth, ranging from positive impacts on our mood, anxiety levels, self-worth and blood pressure. 🌼🌼
#WorldKindnessDay https://t.co/SyBA3bk0xZ
If you want to help GAMIAN-Europe, please donate by transfering your gift on the GAMIAN- Europe account
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