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Time to act on mental health
Four MEP Alliance for Mental Health co-chairs (Alex Agius Saliba, Radka Maxová, Maria Walsh, and Tomas Zdechovsky) recently published an article in the Parliament Magazine on the need for a comprehensive EU Mental Health Strategy.
Alliance tables WQ on EU Mental Health Strategy
New Alliance Co-chair
Enosh – The Israeli Mental Health Association respond to the COVID-19 outbreak
A GAMIAN-Europe member, Enosh (the Israeli Mental Health Association) released a statement to the WHO.Dear WHO mental health department partners,In times of crisis, it is more crucial to share knowledge and success storiesin the field of...
A Pocket Guide to Agitation
A POCKET GUIDE TO AGITATION AND WHAT TO DO IN A CRISIS This pocket guide is for people who experience agitation, their carers and close friends. This brief guide compliments the full version which can be accessed via GAMIAN-Europe and EUFAMI websites. It...
10 tips to handle anxiety and social isolation during this period
Being in self-isolation due to the coronavirus pandemic can lead to people experiencing anxiety and social isolation. This can happen to anyone, whether or not you faced mental health issues in the past. At GAMIAN-Europe, we think that looking after your mental health...
PRESS RELEASE – Turn promises into action: put mental health at the heart of EU policy-making
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and civil society demand action from the European Commission to develop a comprehensive and proactive EU Mental Health Strategy. Brussels, 19 February 2020 – The Coalition for Mental Health and Wellbeing and the...
Statement on the urgent need for an EU Mental Health Strategy
The MEP Alliance for Mental Health calls on the Commission to respond favourably and swiftly to the invitation to propose a comprehensive EU Mental Health Strategy, as put forward by the EPSCO Council Conclusions on the Economy of Well-being, adopted on 24...
‘Shaping a future EU Mental Health Strategy: priorities and activities’ Event
Shaping a future EU Mental Health Strategy: priorities and activities Organised by GAMIAN-Europe and Mental Health Europe 18 February 2020Between 15:00 and 17:30 European Parliament, BrusselsRoom ASP3H1 REPORT AVAILABLE HERE On behalf of the Coalition for...
A Charter for the Rights to Treatment and Care for People with Schizophrenia
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...
MEP Alliance for Mental Health
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...
Advocating for a comprehensive EU-level Action Programme on Mental Health
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...
Breaking Depression
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...
Understanding And Managing Agitation Guide
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...
Joint Election Statement
WE join forces to improve mental health – will YOU join US? As patients, family members and healthcare professionals, we join forces to amplify the voice of the mental health sector and call on YOU to join us. Good mental health is crucial for personal, social and...
Prof. Silvana Galderisi – Winner of The European Personality Award 2019
Since 2004 GAMIAN-Europe has been given a special Award to people that had a prominent contribution on the field of mental health.
Kukunori – Winner of The Pedro Montellano Good Practice Award 2019
Culturehouses using Guided functional peer support-model