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
Brain Awareness Week Brand-New Infographic!
Infographic for this year's Brain Awareness WeekBrain science is essential to understanding how we can better help people with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia. For Brain Awareness Week 2021, we call for more research...
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
Mental Health News
How did the #pandemic affect individuals with pre-existing #mentalhealth conditions? Did patients receive adequate mental health #support?
Read more in the findings of our survey that gathered over 500 respondents across #Europe!
LINK: https://t.co/hsdvDHGWVy https://t.co/YTKpZ2QKYe
What is the role of e-mental health and how can it be properly used in #mentalhealth care #services?
Check out @ErikVdEycken, our EU Research Officer's contribution to @ehealthmgmt journal:
https://t.co/RcBvqe23nX.
Join us on 18 May for #EuropeanPublicHealthWeek to explore the #COVID-19 impact on people w/ #mentalhealth conditions & beyond!
@EUPHActs
Register here: https://t.co/zFWsa44Ump https://t.co/FoSqQ4gTGu
For #EuropeanPublicHealthWeek, we are hosting an event on ‘The impact of #Covid on #MentalHealth Patients and Beyond’. The event features a diverse line-up of speakers, including representatives from WHO and the EP, as well as experts-by-experience!
https://t.co/Tdlya9OjWy
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
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