GAMIAN-Europe

01/06/2026

Last week, during the European Week Against Cancer 2026, GAMIAN-Europe called for mental health to be integrated into cancer care across Europe.

Our latest article includes:
📄 Key findings from the new Analysis Report in collaboration with Cancer Patients Europe - CPE
✅ 7 concrete recommendations for governments, health systems and policymakers
🔗 Resources and tools to support patients and carers

Read the full article: https://www.gamian.eu/gamian-europe-calls-for-mental-health-to-be-integrated-into-cancer-care-across-europe/

29/05/2026

Today, the European Week Against Cancer puts the spotlight on research. So do we.

is a proud partner of ALTHEA a European initiative working to make mental‑health support a standard and integrated part of cancer care across Europe.

ALTHEA brings together 26 partners across 16 countries to develop a systematic approach to mental‑health screening for cancer patients and caregivers, ensuring that the psychological impact of cancer is identified early and addressed throughout the entire journey.

🔗 Learn more about : https://lnkd.in/e34i6mZ3
https://shorturl.at/rWTXW

27/05/2026

Living with cancer is not just a physical experience. The fear, the anxiety, the uncertainty, it is a lot to carry. And yet, finding mental health support during cancer is still harder than it should be.

For the European Week Against Cancer, we want to make sure more people know that support exists. GAMIAN-Europe, Cancer Patients Europe - CPE and Association of European Cancer Leagues created the Mental Health and Cancer Hub precisely for this reason. A free platform to find counselling, peer support groups, helplines and more, in your country and in your language.

No one should face this alone. Share this with someone who might need it.

🌐 Find support in your country: https://shorturl.at/OUmzi

Explore free mental-health tools, peer connections and expert guidance for people living with cancer. Search our European directory and get support today.

25/05/2026

According to the Association of European Cancer Leagues, every 9 seconds someone in Europe gets a cancer diagnosis. And yet, for too many people, the emotional and psychological impact goes unsupported.

This week, for the European Week Against Cancer, GAMIAN-Europe and Cancer Patients Europe - CPE are releasing "Mental Health for Cancer Patients in Europe", a new report to understand what kind of mental health support is available for cancer patients across Europe, where it is missing and what needs to change.

We looked at 291 services across 33 countries. From peer support groups to counselling and clinical care. What we found is a Europe where access to that support depends heavily on where you live.

The report provides clear recommendations and calls on governments, health systems, patient organisations and policymakers to act. Because mental health support should be part of every cancer patient's care.

📖 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eiART9PW

To help address this gap, GAMIAN-Europe has launched the Integrating Mental Health into Oncology Care initiative.

19/05/2026

Our Annual General Meeting brought GAMIAN-Europe members together in Prague on 16 May 2026.

It was a day of reflection, collaboration, and learning as members discussed priorities for the years ahead and shared ideas on how to strengthen mental health advocacy across Europe.

🏆 We were proud to present the Pedro Montellano Good Practice Award 2026 to Federación Salud Mental Castilla y León for their inspiring project, Julia: Rural Women & Mental Health.

🎓 Members also took part in a capacity-building session with Maria Mavris from the European Medicines Agency (EMA), exploring how patient organisations can play a stronger role in medicines development and regulatory processes.

Thank you to all our members and partners for making this AGM such a meaningful and productive gathering.

🔗 Read more and check our 2025 Annual Report: https://shorturl.at/GQroe

07/05/2026

06/05/2026

Today’s webinar “Finding What Works: Mental Health Best Practices in Europe” brought together inspiring examples of community‑led mental health support across .

👏 Thank you to all speakers for sharing their best practices and experiences, and to all participants for contributing to such an engaging discussion.

✨ Our interactive quiz is now live. Explore which best practice best fits your community’s needs: https://lnkd.in/gcsASZZU

04/05/2026

It's European Mental Health Week 2026! 💚

Meet the speakers joining us on 6 May for the webinar "Finding What Works: Mental Health Best Practices in Europe", sharing community-based approaches that make a difference: real examples, practical insights and adaptable strategies. Stay until the end for the launch of our interactive quiz.

👉 Join the discussion: https://lnkd.in/dUBHUsDK

28/04/2026

📣 Let your voice be heard

GAMIAN-Europe is contributing to the TRUSTING project, working with partners including the European Psychiatric Association (EPA) to explore how digital tools can support earlier detection of changes in mental health.

As part of this work, we invite service users and clinicians to share their experiences through the TRUSTING surveys. Your input will help improve understanding of mental health and support the development of better tools for care.

📝 Service User Survey: https://redcap.umcg.nl/redcap/surveys/?s=YKXYN9H4PE4T3WM9

🩺 Clinician Survey (EPA): https://redcap.umcg.nl/redcap/surveys/?s=7APD9ADNH8XAHRPD

Together, we can improve how mental health is understood and supported. We are proud.

What language would you like to take this survey in? (please select your native language if it is listed, using the dropdown list)

22/04/2026

📣 Let your voice be heard

GAMIAN-Europe is proud to contribute to the EU-funded TRUSTING Project, together with partners including the European Psychiatric Association (EPA), to improve early detection and prevention of psychotic relapse through innovative digital tools.

As part of this work, we invite both service users and clinicians to share their experiences through the TRUSTING surveys. Your input will help shape future mental health monitoring and care across Europe.

📝 Service User Survey: https://redcap.umcg.nl/redcap/surveys/?s=YKXYN9H4PE4T3WM9

🩺 Clinician Survey (EPA): https://redcap.umcg.nl/redcap/surveys/?s=7APD9ADNH8XAHRPD

We can improve relapse prevention and mental health care.

What language would you like to take this survey in? (please select your native language if it is listed, using the dropdown list)