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 for 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, 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
GAMIAN-Europe booth at EPA Congress!
GAMIAN-Europe virtual booth to be featured at the 2021 EPA CongressWe are pleased to announce that we will be holding a virtual booth at the EPA Congress that will be held from 10-13 April 2021.This year's congress will explore the theme of “Personalising...
‘Campaigning for a dedicated European Year for Mental Health’ – Second Virtual Meeting to be held on 23 March
Written Questions to the Commission: EU Mental Health Strategy and European Year for Mental Health
Release of the Schizophrenia Guide II
Are you a person with Schizophrenia, or are you caring for someone with a diagnosis of Schizophrenia?Produced in collaboration with EUFAMI, our new Schizophrenia guide is informed by first-hand experiences of patients and carers. The Schizophrenia...
Mental Health News
Our President @HilkkaKrkkinen2 stated that "lines between #mentalillnesses and other neurological disorders are blurring as research is ongoing."
👉 "It is therefore very important for #mentalhealth disorders to be addressed holistically, including from a #brain perspective". https://t.co/kBMM0pjGho
A panel of key stakeholders in the brain community @EANeurology, @FENSorg, @Euro_Psychiatry, @GamianE comment on key Roadmap pillars: prioritising brain health, fostering R&I for brain health, improving access and outcomes & an integrated approach to brain research and health. https://t.co/f8eGZDMKwl
Register for our #EuropeanPublicHealthWeek webinar: 'The #COVID-19 impact on people with #mentalhealth conditions and beyond'
👉6 speakers lined up
👉18 May at 11 AM CET
🔗 https://t.co/zFWsa44Ump
@EUPHActs https://t.co/mUaoHX8WZu
Very disappointedly, in its answer to a #WQ, the #Commission has not expressed support for a #EuropeanYearforMentalHealth.
Our intention is to keep on campaigning for a Year - this initiative is needed now, more than ever, to promote better #mentalhealth in #Europe.
“We strongly urge the #Commission to make use of the tools that it does have at its disposal.”
The #MEP Alliance for Mental Health Co-Chairs explain the timely need for a #EuropeanYearforMentalHealth 👇👇
https://t.co/R4swMcyJjs
Endorse our statement calling the European Commission to designate 2023 as the #EuropeanYearForMentalHealth!
A European Year could be a tangible initiative to raise awareness, share good practices and facilitate stakeholder cooperation.🇪🇺
https://t.co/u6QPDCgKnZ
What can we do to avoid treating #patients against their will?
Below are our President, @HilkkaKrkkinen2 recommendations:
1. Changing attitudes and raise awareness
2. Improving #humanrights in #mentalhealth facilities
3. #Empowering individuals and their families
#EPA2021 https://t.co/VQL0vPfcZR
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