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
A Charter for the Rights to Treatment and Care for People with Schizophrenia
The impact of a diagnosis of schizophrenia is often devastating; affecting relationships, the ability to work and much more.People living with a diagnosis of schizophrenia are often disadvantaged, vulnerable and experience high levels of stigma and discrimination. It...
MEP Alliance for Mental Health
European Parliament MEP Alliance for Mental Health MEP Alliance for Mental Health Organised by GAMIAN-Europe 16 October 2019 European Parliament, Brussels REPORT AVAILABLE HERE In a meeting, held in the European Parliament on October 16th, some 120...
Advocating for a comprehensive EU-level Action Programme on Mental Health
Why address mental health at EU level? Mental ill health causes immense suffering for individuals, families and communities.Mental ill health puts pressure on health, educational, economic, labour market and social welfare systems across the EU.Mental ill health is...
Breaking Depression
Breaking Depression is a pan-European health awareness campaign aiming to raise awareness of the challenges of living with different types of depression, including major depressive disorder (MDD).Mental illness is one of modern society’s biggest public health...
Mental Health News
Happy #WorldBipolarDay! Let's take this day to bring world awareness to bipolar disorder and to eliminate social stigma.
How are you supporting someone in your life living with bipolar disorder? We'd love to hear your tips.
#WorldBipolarDay2020 #WBD2020 https://t.co/qDVKevqmHd
Are you looking for resources to help you take care of your #mentalhealth at this time of crisis? 🧠❤️
#COVID19
We compiled a doc to help you with this👇
https://t.co/zsSxC5u23O https://t.co/aec2FAwseo
Are your anxiety levels off the charts because of #COVID19?
Here's some advice from a psychologist who spoke to the @nytimes about simple ways to help you relax and put things in perspective⬇️
#mentalhealth
https://t.co/EDuVI4sgLE
Today's the #InternationalDayOfHappiness and we want to hear from you! What are you doing to stay positive and take care of your #mentalhealth these days?
@UNIDOHappiness proposes #TenStepsToGlobalHappiness in the current #COVID19 crisis 👇
https://t.co/iDbxiCqjlf https://t.co/jDZjEJi9bc
How are you looking after your #mentalhealth during the #COVID19 pandemic?
https://t.co/mqQb7aUZB3
Remember to take care of your #mentalhealth and wellbeing in this period of crisis 🧠❤️
#COVID19 https://t.co/oE8NngEwab
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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