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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.

Reflections on Patient Leadership: Insights from 19th European Congress of Psychology

Last week, GAMIAN-Europe participated in the 19th European Congress of Psychology in Paphos, Cyprus, where our President, Péter Kéri, contributed to discussions about the evolving role of lived experience in shaping mental health systems. In recent years, there has been growing recognition that people with lived experience should be involved in more than just awareness campaigns or side events. This conference offered a space for deeper, more inclusive dialogue and the opportunity to reflect...

GAMIAN-Europe at the Lundbeck #1VoiceSummit: Lived Experience at the Heart of Digital Innovation

At this year’s Lundbeck #1VoiceSummit in Copenhagen, GAMIAN-Europe brought the voice of lived experience to the centre of discussions on digital mental health. The event, which gathered patient advocates, healthcare leaders, and innovators from across Europe and beyond, focused on shaping the future of brain health through collaboration, empathy, and digital transformation. Our President, Péter Kéri, addressed the audience as a patient leader, reflecting on how far the mental health movement...

EU Council Adopts Landmark Conclusions on Mental Health and Digital Safety for Children and Adolescents

On 20 June 2025, the Council of the European Union adopted new conclusions urging stronger action to safeguard the mental health of children and adolescents amid growing concerns over the impact of the digital environment. The initiative, led by the Polish Presidency, recognises both the opportunities and risks posed by digitalisation and calls on EU Member States and the European Commission to create safer, healthier, and more age-appropriate digital spaces for young people. “In a world where...

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