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
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...
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...
Mental Health News
For people living with #schizophrenia both within #mentalhealth institutions, discrimination and stigma lead to frequent disadvantages, a lack of opportunities and access to general healthcare, education, housing, and employment. #PatientCharter
https://t.co/fm01JrI3uz https://t.co/J5agmCGRGr
Young people may be more vulnerable to depression, and cases are rising at an alarming rate. Find out more in the new policy brief and blog post from the #WordsToActions campaign. https://t.co/4hxw1kWKEo https://t.co/InrS1oONtk
It is pivotal that people living with #schizophrenia are & feel empowered to make informed choices about their care & treatment, and are aware of their rights & what they can expect when receiving mental health services. #mentalhealth #PatientCharter
https://t.co/fm01JrI3uz https://t.co/v7DwosLMsB
Around 1 in 200 people in Europe is estimated to be diagnosed with #schizophrenia! Continued misperceptions about people living with schizophrenia lead to fear & high levels of discrimination & stigma. #mentalhealth #PatientCharter
https://t.co/fm01JrI3uz https://t.co/9WjJdlscAk
"A government scheme for #mentalhealth support of people affected by terror attacks needs to provide a better system of immediate psychological help" as reported by research done at the @LSEnews!
#PTSD
https://t.co/06V6Tdh9iR
How healthy is the law across Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Romania, Hungary and Poland about #mentalhealth at #work?
Find your answer below⬇️
https://t.co/PmxrF8u9X7
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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