by gamian | Nov 26, 2019 | GAMIAN-Europe, News
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...
by gamian | Oct 16, 2019 | Interest Group, News, Session 2014-2019, Uncategorized
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...
by gamian | Oct 15, 2019 | GAMIAN-Europe, News
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...
by gamian | Oct 11, 2019 | News
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...
by gamian | Sep 5, 2019 | GAMIAN-Europe, News, Uncategorized
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...
by gamian | Sep 3, 2019 | GAMIAN-Europe, News, Uncategorized, WMH, World Mental Health
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...
