Global Alliance of Mental Illness Advocacy Networks
Budget
€800 — €0
EP Access
2
accredited persons
Staff
6
5.5 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
GAMIAN-Europe, a patient-driven pan-European organisation, represents the interests of persons affected by mental health illness and advocates for their rights. GAMIAN-Europe was established in 1998 as a representative coalition of patient organisations. Putting the patient at the centre of all issues of the EU healthcare debate, the organisation aims to bring together and support the development and policy-influencing capacity of local, regional and national organisations active in the field of mental health. GAMIAN Europe primary focus area: - Advocacy - Information and Education - Stigma and Discrimination - Patients Right - Cooperation, Partnerships and Capacity Building
EU Legislative Interests
GAMIAN-Europe works to ensure that mental health remains a key priority within EU policymaking. Through its advocacy efforts, the organisation engages with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and relevant stakeholders to push for policies that prevent mental ill health, promote high-quality services, and ensure person-centred care that empowers those affected. As part of these efforts, GAMIAN-Europe regularly facilitates discussions among policymakers, experts, and individuals with lived experience to highlight the need for EU-level action across various policy areas. These gatherings serve as a platform to share insights, coordinate advocacy activities, and reinforce the importance of mental health within broader EU agendas.
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
Member of the European Patients Forum -EPF Member of the European Brain Council - EBC FEAM European Biomedical Policy Forum HIV Outcomes European Federation of Associations of Families (EUFAMI)
Organisation Members
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Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.