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
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 representatives...
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...
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...
Mental Health News
📢You can now register for the 'Shaping a future EU Mental Health Strategy: priorities and activities' Joint Meeting organised in partnership with @MHESME taking place on 18 February 2020 in the European Parliament! #MEPsforMentalHealth #mentalhealth https://t.co/XDOhDbTlIy https://t.co/285SMB2I6T
The latest blog post from the #WordsToActions campaign highlights the need for an integrated approach to mental health services across Europe. https://t.co/ATZs0jB5at https://t.co/uCeJ1m0WGt
The #WordsToActions campaign has published a new policy brief focusing on the importance of integrated mental health services to ensure everybody with depression receives the care they need. https://t.co/75jfR547dR https://t.co/uqNDD4Jajf
Will you be at the #EPA2020 congress this year?
Register now to join us🤩
Don't forget that you can get a reduced fee by registering as an Early Bird before January 21st on the @Euro_Psychiatry website below!⬇️
https://t.co/bobFrzHLL7 https://t.co/pw37Nbi7i7
The #WordsToActions campaign has launched the final part of its series of policy briefs and blog posts. It focuses on the essential need for integrated mental health services. https://t.co/4hxw1kWKEo https://t.co/uXpmmoPaf9
How can you improve your #mentalhealth in 2020?
1⃣Practice optimism
2⃣Start volunteering
3⃣Be grateful
4⃣Bolster your social connections
5⃣Find your purpose
More below👇
https://t.co/QAZ0Zb0RRt
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