EUFAMI

EUFAMI NGO committed to improving the care and welfare for people with mental ill health since 1992. Learn more about EUFAMI and our work: www.eufami.org

EUFAMI is an international NGO based in Belgium committed to improving the care for and welfare of people with mental ill health. Our mission is to represent at the European level all family members of persons that are affected by mental ill health and to protect their rights and interests. We would like to see family carers acknowledged on an equal footing with professional staff and mental health care services in the community should be adequate to enable family members of people with mental ill health to choose whether to become informal caregivers. EUFAMI has a number of programmes that support people that are affected by severe mental ill health and the organisations representing them across Europe. We enable our member organisations to act jointly at a European level, combining our efforts and sharing experience with each other.

Here we are, Day 3 and final day for Dimitra at the . You still have a few hours to come and grab her for a chat.It has...
30/03/2026

Here we are, Day 3 and final day for Dimitra at the . You still have a few hours to come and grab her for a chat.

It has been a real pleasure reconnecting with friends and making new ones at one of the most interesting and exciting annual events in Europe. This year’s programme brought together an incredible range of topics, from digital mental health and AI-driven innovation, to early intervention, stigma reduction, community-based care, and the vital role of families and lived experience in shaping better systems.
We are once again delighted to be part of this inspiring community by sharing our work, learning from others, and strengthening collaboration with researchers and professionals from across Europe.

Thank you to everyone who made this event so meaningful. We are already looking forward to continuing the conversation at in Florence, Italy!!!

Day 3 at the !Mental health care in Europe is at a pivotal moment, and collaboration has never been more essential.The ...
30/03/2026

Day 3 at the !

Mental health care in Europe is at a pivotal moment, and collaboration has never been more essential.
The Joint Symposium, bringing together European Federation of Psychologists' Associations (EFPA), EUFAMI, GAMIAN-Europe, and , that kick-started our day, highlighted a shared commitment to addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing mental health across the continent.
A key message that resonated strongly came from Åsa Konradsson-Geuken, who emphasised something we must not overlook: families are not just supporters, but they are partners in care. Their lived experience, insight, and continuous involvement are fundamental to achieving better outcomes for individuals and stronger, more responsive systems.
If we are serious about transforming mental health care, we must ensure that families are recognised, included, and empowered at every level; from policy to practice.

🧠 We are proud to be at the , not just as participants, but as partners in one of the most forward-thinking initiatives...
29/03/2026

🧠 We are proud to be at the , not just as participants, but as partners in one of the most forward-thinking initiatives in brain health.
As a partner of the Virtual Brain Twin Project (www.virtualbraintwin.eu), EUFAMI is bringing the family and carer perspective to the forefront of digital neuroscience.
What is the Virtual Brain Twin Project?
It is an ambitious EU-funded initiative creating and testing a digital platform for treating psychosis in schizophrenia patients, in particular providing guidance in medication.
We invite you to visit our team, connect with us, and learn how the Virtual Brain Twin is moving from science fiction to patient and carer reality.
👉 Learn more: www.virtualbraintwin.eu

💙 We are excited to share “When the Brain Gets Sick”, a wonderful children’s book by Åsa Konradsson-Geuken and Klas Kull...
29/03/2026

💙 We are excited to share “When the Brain Gets Sick”, a wonderful children’s book by Åsa Konradsson-Geuken and Klas Kullander that helps explain brain disease in a simple, compassionate, and accessible way. 💙

We are proud to have brought it to the , where it’s available at a special congress price of just €10.

If you are attending, come check it out! And if you are lucky… you might even get the author to sign your copy. ✍️📖

📍 We are excited to bring the FAMILY Project EU to the , where we will:✔️ Highlight the importance of family involvemen...
29/03/2026

📍 We are excited to bring the FAMILY Project EU to the , where we will:
✔️ Highlight the importance of family involvement in mental health care
✔️ Foster dialogue between researchers, professionals, and families
Mental illness does not exist in isolation, but it often runs in families. The FAMILY Project is working to change how we understand, predict, and ultimately prevent this intergenerational transmission. It brings together leading researchers and partners across Europe and beyond to explore why, how, and when mental health conditions may pass from parent to child, combining genetics, environment, and lived experience into innovative prediction models.
As a proud partner, EUFAMI plays a key role in ensuring that the voices of families are central, not only in research, but in shaping how these findings are translated into real-world mental health care and policy.
Prevention starts with understanding, and understanding starts with listening to families.
👉 Learn more: https://family-project.eu/

Day 2 at the here in and the energy is incredible!Have you had a chance to visit the Easter markets yet? 🌸🐣 The city...
29/03/2026

Day 2 at the here in and the energy is incredible!
Have you had a chance to visit the Easter markets yet? 🌸🐣 The city is truly at its best this time of year.
We are all set up and ready to welcome you at our booth! Come by to connect and talk about what really matters: the voices of families supporting loved ones with mental health challenges.
Look out for Dimitra and the team, and don’t hesitate to stop by and say hello.
We’d love to meet you and continue these important conversations.
See you soon!

This morning at the Forum, ’s President Åsa Konradsson-Geuken delivered a powerful message on promoting well-being fo...
28/03/2026

This morning at the Forum, ’s President Åsa Konradsson-Geuken delivered a powerful message on promoting well-being for all, through a public mental health approach.

Her speech highlighted the often-overlooked value of informal care and the profound impact that families have in supporting loved ones living with mental health challenges.
Families are not just part of the story, but they are essential partners in care.

💫 See the family – support them, and include them as partners in care.
💥 This is not just a message; it’s a call to action!

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We are all set for the EPA Congress in Prague! 🇨🇿 is ready to connect, collaborate, and amplify the voices of families ...
28/03/2026

We are all set for the EPA Congress in Prague! 🇨🇿

is ready to connect, collaborate, and amplify the voices of families across Europe. Our materials are packed, our message is clear, and we’re looking forward to engaging with colleagues, partners, and new connections throughout the congress.

If you are attending, come and find us tomorrow at booth 18! We’d love to meet new people and old friends alike, exchange ideas, and explore how we can continue working together to support mental health and the vital role of families.

See you in Prague!

🫶 Support systems need support too!Families and caregivers are often the first to notice changes, carry emotional weight...
26/03/2026

🫶 Support systems need support too!

Families and caregivers are often the first to notice changes, carry emotional weight, and play a huge role in recovery. Yet their own mental health is too often overlooked.

When we include families in mental health care, everyone benefits as recovery improves, stress is reduced, and relationships get stronger.

🫂Care for the caregiver
🫂Support the family
🫂Mental health works better together

🌟 EUFAMI Newsletter Vol. XIΙI is here! 🌟We’re excited to share the latest edition of our newsletter, packed with importa...
20/01/2026

🌟 EUFAMI Newsletter Vol. XIΙI is here! 🌟

We’re excited to share the latest edition of our newsletter, packed with important updates, inspiring stories, and impactful actions from across our network.

In this volume, you'll find:
✔️ Highlights from recent advocacy efforts
✔️ Upcoming events you won't want to miss
✔️ Updates on ongoing EU projects
✔️ News from our member organisations

📬 Read the full newsletter here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Nv3tYT

💫 Great news to kick-start 2026!!!We are delighted to see the important event, "Precision Psychiatry: From research to c...
07/01/2026

💫 Great news to kick-start 2026!!!

We are delighted to see the important event, "Precision Psychiatry: From research to care," scheduled at the European Parliament on 24th February 2026.

This isn't just another conference. This European-level initiative represents a pivotal move to bridge the gap between groundbreaking research in precision psychiatry, and the personalised care that patients and families deserve across Europe.

True progress must be guided by the voices of those most affected. That’s why it's essential that Åsa Konradsson-Geuken will be representing the family voice at this high-level discussion. As President and representative of EUFAMI, her contribution ensures that the lived experience of families remains at the heart of policy discussions.

Looking forward to the insights and actionable pathways that will come from this gathering.

❄️❄️❄️ As the year comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to thank you sincerely for your collaboration, support, ...
19/12/2025

❄️❄️❄️ As the year comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to thank you sincerely for your collaboration, support, and shared commitment throughout the year. It has been a real pleasure to work together, and we truly value our continued connection.

With our very best wishes for the holiday season and the year ahead!!!

Happy 2026!!! ❄️❄️❄️

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