Global Alliance of Mental Illness Advocacy Networks Europe (GAMIAN)
GAMIAN-Europe (Global Alliance of Mental Illness Advocacy Networks-Europe) is a patient-driven pan-European organization that represents the interests of persons affected by mental
illness and advocates for their rights.
The goals of GAMIAN-Europe are
- To improve the availability, accessibility, and quality of treatment for all psychiatric disorders,
- To improve the provision, reliability and quality of information on mental illnesses for patients, relatives and carers,
- To reduce stigma, prejudice, ignorance and misinformation surrounding mental illness,
- To promote collaboration within the mental health field amongst those working in research, education and training at national and pan European levels who support the aims and objectives of GAMIAN-Europe,
- To assist in improving the training, education and understanding of health professionals and other personnel responsible for the delivery of mental health services in Europe,
- To improve awareness, knowledge and understanding of the public, the politicians and the press with regard to mental disorders,
- To promote a positive message that mental illness can be treated effectively by a variety of means,
- To promote collaboration within the mental health field amongst those working in research, education and training at national and pan European levels who support the aims and objectives of GAMIAN-Europe,
- To assist in the creation, growth and development, where appropriate, of patient groups in all European States focusing on mental health.
Gamian unites more than 80 national associations from 37 countries from Iceland on the North, Malta on the South, Russia on the East, and Portugal on the West. Gamian has also have associated members from Australia, Brazil, Canada, and South Africa.
The GAMIAN project team: