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The MEP Alliance for Mental Health (established in 2009 as the European Parliament Interest Group on Mental Health, Wellbeing and Brain Disorders) aims to bring together MEPs and relevant stakeholders advocate the development of sound EU policies which contribute to the prevention of mental ill health and ensure appropriate and high quality services and person-centred care, empowering those affected. The Group meets 2-3 times a year; these meetings provide an opportunity to underline the need for EU-level activities to take the field of mental health into account in a variety of areas and plan advocacy activities. The secretariat for this Group is being provided by GAMIAN-Europe.

GAMIAN-Europe at the JA PRISM General Assembly 

24 September 2026 GAMIAN-Europe joined the first JA PRISM General Assembly in Rome on 22–23 September 2026. The meeting brought together project partners and stakeholders from across Europe. During the two-day event, participants reviewed the project’s first year and discussed the next steps. Representing GAMIAN-Europe, Karl Lavò gave a keynote presentation on lived experience in mental health research and policy. He focused on how organisations can involve people with lived experience in a...

GAMIAN-Europe elects new Executive Committee

12 September 2026   GAMIAN-Europe is pleased to announce the election of its new Executive Committee for the coming term.  The newly elected Executive Committee is composed of: Tin Pongrac – President Matthew Paris – Vice-President Elpida Minadakis – Secretary-General Petra Nummelin – Treasurer Hilkka Kärkkäinen – Past President The Executive Committee plays an important role in supporting the governance and strategic direction of GAMIAN-Europe, working closely with the wider Board and...

What I Wish People Knew: World Suicide Prevention Day 2026

10 September 2026 Every year on 10 September, World Suicide Prevention Day brings people around the world together to raise awareness about suicide, challenge stigma and encourage more open and supportive conversations.This year, we wanted to start by listening. As part of the What I Wish People Knew campaign, we invited three people with lived experience to share their stories. In their own words, they explain what they wish others had understood when they were struggling. Their experiences...

GAMIAN-Europe at the JA PRISM General Assembly 

Sep 30, 2026

24 September 2026 GAMIAN-Europe joined the first JA PRISM General Assembly in Rome on 22–23 September 2026. The meeting brought together project partners and stakeholders from across Europe. During the two-day event, participants reviewed the project’s first year and...

GAMIAN-Europe elects new Executive Committee

Sep 12, 2026

12 September 2026   GAMIAN-Europe is pleased to announce the election of its new Executive Committee for the coming term.  The newly elected Executive Committee is composed of: Tin Pongrac – President Matthew Paris – Vice-President Elpida Minadakis –...

What I Wish People Knew: World Suicide Prevention Day 2026

Sep 10, 2026

10 September 2026 Every year on 10 September, World Suicide Prevention Day brings people around the world together to raise awareness about suicide, challenge stigma and encourage more open and supportive conversations.This year, we wanted to start by listening. As...

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