GAMIAN-Europe
The voice of patients in mental health
About
Global Alliance of Mental Illness Advocacy Networks-Europe
We are a non-profit patient-driven pan-European organisation, representing the interests of persons affected by mental illness and advocating for their rights. Our main objectives are: advocacy, information and education, anti-stigma and discrimination, patients’ rights, co-operation, partnerships and capacity building.
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
Understanding And Managing Agitation – Report
UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING AGITATION A guide for patients and carers Agitation is a common experience for people diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and dementia. Agitation is also experienced by people with depression and anxiety disorders. When agitation...
Suicide Prevention World Mental Health Day 2019
Suicide Prevention in young adults World Mental Health Day 2019 Each year, there are 800.000 suicides globally with 56.000 of these in EU countries. 90% of suicide victims have been shown to have had a mental disorder. This is concerning as depression affects more...
Hafal – Wales’ leading charity for people affected by serious mental illness and their carers
About Hafal - Wales' leading charity for people affected by serious mental illness and their carers Hafal is a forward-looking, ground-breaking charity providing services across Wales. We are led by our Members - people who have been directly affected by a mental...
Joint Election Statement Press Release
Brussels, 7 June 2019 Today, three leading organisations in the field of mental health have launched a joint election statement, calling on the European Parliament to take and support EU-level action. GAMIAN-Europe, representing patients, EUFAMI, representing family...
Mental Health News
We are very proud of Aikaterini Nomidou's contribution as a technical expert to the newly-launched @WHO report below on #mentalhealth, disability and #humanrights and of her choice to make GAMIAN-Europe known 👏⬇️
https://t.co/sfdKEmb9Vx
"Engaging with the arts can be beneficial for both mental and physical health" according to a new report from the @WHO_Europe analysing the evidence from over 900 global publications!🌍👇
https://t.co/6aNyEtXuDl
#mentalhealth
November is #MensMentalHealthMonth!
"To succeed in addressing the causes of poor mental health, we must equip us men (and boys) to find the path to more consistent levels of good #mentalhealth".
#MentalHealthAwareness
https://t.co/UcQxWMmLiD
Up to 20% of adolescents globally experience mental disorders, and around 15% of adolescents in low-and middle-income countries have considered suicide.
#mentalhealth #youth #youngpeople #SuicidePrevention
https://t.co/4e6STHRzhA
The report about the MEP Alliance for Mental Health meeting on October 16th is now available on our website! 🥳🍾🎉
@MariaWalshEU @TomZdechovskyEP @alexagiussaliba
@EuroYouthMH @EU_Brain @Euro_Psychiatry @EFPA_EuroPsy
#MEPsforMentalHealth #mentalhealth https://t.co/IoA6zUURHV https://t.co/7zvFyskxVe
We need to prioritise suicide prevention. Suicide is the world's second leading cause of death for people aged 15–29, and for every person who dies by suicide, many more attempt it. Find out more in the new brief from the #WordsToActions campaign. https://t.co/TU11D8CyW1 https://t.co/GH0zwqQk0h
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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