GAMIAN-Europe, on behalf of the REMESOS – Resilient and Mentally Healthy Societies project, we are inviting individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges from Slovakia and Bosnia and Herzegovina to join the project’s Lived Experience Advisory Board.
REMESOS (2025–2028) is a project co-funded by the European Union under the EU4Health Programme. It aims to strengthen mental health and resilience across Europe by combining community-based, peer-led mental health support with improved measurement of mental health and well-being at the population level. The project brings together 12 partners from 9 European countries, including public health institutes, universities, civil society organisations, and organisations representing people with lived experience, such as GAMIAN-Europe.
About the Lived Experience Advisory Board
The Lived Experience Advisory Board plays a central role in REMESOS. Its purpose is to ensure that the perspectives of people directly affected by mental health challenges inform the development, outcomes, and dissemination of the project. Members participate as partners, working alongside researchers and project teams, rather than as research participants.
Who are we looking for?
REMESOS is currently seeking:
- One representative from Slovakia
- One representative from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Applicants should:
- Have lived experience of mental health challenges (current or past), or be carers / close supporters of someone with mental health challenges
- Be a resident in Slovakia or Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Be able to take part in meetings conducted in English (perfect English is not required)
Please note that this opportunity is not aimed at researchers or mental health professionals participating in a professional capacity.
What does participation involve?
Members of the Lived Experience Advisory Board will:
- Review selected project documents and materials
- Participate in 3–4 online discussion meetings per year, with the possibility of an in-person meeting in Brussels, Belgium
- Share personal perspectives on mental health, peer support, and wellbeing, including experiences specific to their country of residence
- Receive remuneration of €30 per hour for their time and contributions
Interested in taking part?
Individuals interested in joining the REMESOS Lived Experience Advisory Board are invited to express their interest by contacting GAMIAN-Europe, which coordinates the lived experience involvement in the project:
📧Contact: eu.researchconsult@gamian.eu
REMESOS also welcomes information about new GAMIAN-Europe members from Slovakia or Bosnia and Herzegovina who may be interested in this opportunity.
REMESOS (Resilient and Mentally Healthy Societies) is co-funded by the European Union under the EU4Health Programme (Grant Agreement No 101233339). Views and opinions expressed are those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA).
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