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
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 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...
Mental Health News
There is a growing burden of mental illnesses on European society. #mentalhealth
Can art break down the stigma of #depression?
#BreakingDepression aims to help start more conversations about depression, particularly major depressive disorder (MDD). More⬇️
https://t.co/4kPMP0suci
The first edition of the @synchros_eu newsletter is now live!🙌
A #cohort, a study in which a group of individuals is followed over time, is an invaluable resource to obtain detailed knowledge on individual #health status. More on the aims of the project👇
https://t.co/1gFa50L05M https://t.co/B1wBSk6Jv8
. @MetzTilly stresses that we need to act now and we need to act together" on #mentalhealth! She pointed out that she believes we can make real change happen.
#EUMentalHealth #MHEPCoalition #MEPsforMentalHealth
. @Kympouropoulos points out the need for more research on #mentalhealth and the need to make mental health a central health issue for the EU for next year!
#EUMentalHealth #MHEPCoalition #MEPsforMentalHealth https://t.co/eDQ01TCXWP
. @juozas_olekas points out the importance of tackling stigma in schools regarding #mentalhealth in order to ensure a better future for children and young people!
#EUMentalHealth #MHEPCoalition #MEPsforMentalHealth https://t.co/OTbGgvjHWT
Estrella Dura Ferrandis MEP points out her focus on #mentalhealth in the workplace and stresses that the workplace is a major factor in mental health. She highlights the importance of work-life balance & the right to disconnect! #EUMentalHealth #MHEPCoalition #MEPsforMentalHealth https://t.co/Rib3eH3Lx9
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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