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
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...
Joint Election Statement Press Release
Brussels, 7 June 2019 Today, three leading organisations in the field of mental health have launched a joint election statement, calling on the European Parliament to take and support EU-level action. GAMIAN-Europe, representing patients, EUFAMI, representing family...
Mental Health News
"Without #mentalhealth we can't have a solid health base", Maria Walsh MEP argues.
#MEPsforMentalHealth https://t.co/KYbLStAD2U
Brando Benifei MEP points out that "we need to be able to develop a real EU program on #mentalhealth".
#MEPsforMentalHealth https://t.co/upeNfypJGq
"We should put people in the centre of policymaking. Finland is committed to take part in this action" on #mentalhealth, states Pasi Mustonen from the Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU.
#MEPsforMentalHealth
Pasi Mustonen from the Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU states that "strong #mentalhealth is the capital we build on in the future".
#MEPsforMentalHealth https://t.co/s3DJg7e4tL
"Mental health goes across all borders, all colours" and "it's our citizens that are at risk if we don't get this right", says Maria Walsh MEP.
#mentalhealth
#MEPsforMentalHealth
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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