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
World Mental Health Day: MEP Alliance for Mental Health Supporters call for a European Year for Mental Health
“I made a career out of my illness.” – Quality of Life Blog Series
“I made a career out of my illness.” GAMIAN-Europe Quality of Life Blog Series Fanni-Laura Mantyla is upbeat and optimistic. When she speaks, she does so openly about her challenging journey, exuding a sense of positivity that can only leave her listeners with a...
“I was starting a new life.” – Quality of Life Blog Series
“I was starting a new life.” GAMIAN-Europe Quality of Life Blog Series Ricky was in his early 30s when he first got fired from a job. He was often absent and unable to perform his duties, which took a toll on his professional life. He got fired three more times from...
“It made me the person that I am now.” – Quality of Life Blog Series
“It made me the person that I am now.” GAMIAN-Europe Quality of Life Blog Series One of the hardest things Tineke Mollema had to do was to accept she has bipolar disorder. Things had to get worse before they got better — with a hospital admission — to let it fully...
Mental Health News
😷What were the main difficulties when delivering/receiving mental health services during the pandemic?
🏆Any examples of successful practices for supporting those in distress?
🔎Overall, have governments responded adequately?
We want your views!👇
https://t.co/eZ3ZY3GfxG
📣 The Call for #Abstracts for the #EHMA2022 Annual Conference is now OPEN!
✍️ Share your #research for an oral presentation or a poster presentation.
🗓️ Deadline ➡️ Monday, 14 February at 12:00 PM CET.
Learn more about the conference theme & tracks ➡️ https://t.co/QxBVvCjucw https://t.co/s3bd2XmciW
We are looking forward to #EuropeanPublicHealthWeek2022, with one of its key topics being 'No Health Without #MentalHealth'!
More info below👇 https://t.co/Z9C6M8AfzN
Our 2021 highlight? #EUPHAatEPH2021! But let’s have a look at 2022: #EUPHW is in May! Now is the time to think about the theme: ‘ #Health throughout the life course’. What does it mean for you?
➡️ https://t.co/ZsznfthLte.
#Youth #Vaccination #ClimateChange #MentalHealth #Systems https://t.co/Lk8TOOfI6A
We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of David Sassoli, an inspiring champion of European values. 🇪🇺 May he rest in peace.
➡️ Are you a person living with #anxiety, a family carer, or a health professional?
The IMAGINE Study aims to describe and analyse the use and needs of users of new technologies for anxiety management.
➡️ Have a look here: https://t.co/UxQG2EY4mP
The #mentalhealth of Europeans continue to be undermined by these challenging times
👉What are the challenges encountered by patients who access mental health services and the professionals who provide these services?
Take our new survey at: https://t.co/eZ3ZY3GfxG
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