EUFAMI

18/09/2025

💫 The voices that matter most are front and centre in the Summer issue of the InterACT newsletter!

This insightful edition puts a vital spotlight on a topic at the very heart of our mission, which is amplifying the voices of patients and their families.

A huge thank to the European Psychiatric Association team for curating such important content and for including our work.

Access the full issue 👉 https://bit.ly/4gpDGeU

GAMIAN-Europe (Global Alliance of Mental Illness Advocacy Networks-Europe) is a patient-driven, pan-European organisation representing the interests and rights of people affected by mental health conditions. Established in 1998 as a representative coalition of patient organisations across more than....

14/07/2025

🌟 EUFAMI Newsletter Vol. XI 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
✔️ News from our member organisations
✔️ Updates on ongoing EU projects
✔️ Upcoming events you won't want to miss

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

03/07/2025

📢 EUFAMI’s 2024 Annual Report is Now Live!

We are delighted to share our latest Annual Report 2024, highlighting the progress and impact of our key programmes in advancing mental health advocacy and support across Europe.
This year’s report also shines a light on the inspiring work of our members organisations and individuals driving real change in their communities.

🔗 Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/3THCcm1

12/06/2025

🌟 EUFAMI has a new President!!! 🌟

We are thrilled to announce Dr. Åsa Konradsson-Geuken from Sweden, as the new President of EUFAMI!
Åsa is a neuropharmacologist and Associate Professor at Uppsala University, and also President of Schizofreniförbundet (Swedish Schizophrenia Association), bringing a wealth of scientific and advocacy expertise to her new role. She has been an active member of EUFAMI, serving as Treasurer from 2023-2025, as well as taking part in several projects, and is deeply committed to advancing mental health research, policy, and support systems.
With her deep expertise in mental health advocacy, Åsa is poised to lead EUFAMI’s mission in supporting families and promoting inclusive care across Europe. Her leadership marks an exciting new chapter for the organisation.

To get to know her better, we invite you to read an exclusive interview below where she shares her journey, her vision for EUFAMI, and her aspirations for the future.

Learn more about Åsa 👉 bit.ly/43U9wL4

12/06/2025

🌟 Last week, Stockholm, Sweden hosted the EUFAMI General Meeting (6-7 June), bringing together key stakeholders in mental health advocacy across Europe. A special thanks to our hosts, Schizofreniförbundet, for their outstanding organisation and warm welcome.
The energy and commitment from all participants reaffirm our shared vision: a Europe where mental health is prioritised, and where families are heard, understood, and supported at every level.

Grateful to everyone who contributed! 🩵 💛 🩵

06/06/2025

🎉 Book Launch Alert! 🎉

Today marks the official release of "When the Brain Gets Sick", a thoughtful children's book by Klas Kullander and Åsa Konradsson-Geuken, funded by EUFAMIEUFAMI. The book provides a gentle, educational way to help children understand mental health challenges.
The launch is taking place at the EUFAMI & Schizofreniförbundet Joint Forum in Stockholm, Sweden! An inspiring event bringing together advocates, experts, and families to discuss mental health support.
A huge thank you to all involved in making this important resource a reality!💙

06/06/2025

🌟 Strengthening Support for Mental Health Caregivers in Europe 🌟 Thrilled to highlight the Mental Care project, a groundbreaking initiative presented by Jan-Erik Leppänen (FinFami) and Dr. Sladjana Ivezic (University Hospital Vrapče).

Led by ry (Finland), | ΕΠΙΟΝΗ (Greece), and AMAFE-Asociación Española de Apoyo en Psicosis (Spain), in partnership with University Hospital Vrapče (Croatia) and EUFAMI, this project focuses on enhancing resources and support for mental health caregivers; an often-overlooked yet essential group.

Proud to see European collaboration driving meaningful change!

06/06/2025

EUFAMI’s Executive Director John Saunders is presenting our Strategic Plan 2025-2027 at the EUFAMI & Schizofreniförbundet Joint Forum, outlining key priorities for mental health advocacy and family support in Europe.

This plan reinforces our commitment to:
✔️Empowering families & carers of those with mental illness
✔️Advancing policy reforms for better mental health services
✔️ Strengthening collaboration across the EU

Excited to engage with experts, advocates, and policymakers to drive real change. Stay tuned for insights!

📖 Explore the full plan here: bit.ly/4j7GsWP

06/06/2025

We’re pleased to share that Mental Health Association (MHA) is attending the EUFAMI & Schizofreniförbundet Swedish Schizophrenia Association Joint Forum for Innovation and Collaboration, as well as the EUFAMI AGM 2025 in Stockholm.

This event brings together powerful voices in lived experience and family carers from across Europe to exchange knowledge, explore innovation, and strengthen partnerships in mental health.

MHA is proud to be part of this important space for learning, connection, and shared commitment to improving support for individuals and families living with chronic mental illness.

06/06/2025

🩵 Linda Sundell, a Board member of Schizofreniförbundet, and a force behind EUFAMI’s programme in Sweden, shared a story that left us speechless; her lived experience with schizophrenia, and the courage it took to rewrite her future.
As a leader in peer support, she embodies a vital truth: mental health challenges don’t erase potential. They ignite advocacy. Her work proves that when we centre lived experience, community, and systemic support, we don’t just manage illness, but we transform lives.

06/06/2025

The EUFAMI & @ Schizofreniförbundet Joint Forum Kicks Off in Stockholm!!

Today marks the beginning of an inspiring gathering in Stockholm, Sweden, where family carers, people with lived experience, and healthcare professionals unite to shape the future of mental health care in Europe.

This unique collaboration highlights the power of shared knowledge, advocacy, and partnership to drive meaningful change.

Why it matters:
🔹Amplifying the voices of carers & those with lived experience
🔹Bridging gaps between policy, practice, and patient needs
🔹Building a more inclusive, supportive mental health ecosystem

Great to see such dedication to improving mental health care across Europe!

01/05/2025

🌺 This , while we celebrate the contributions of workers worldwide, let’s also shine a light on a group too often overlooked: informal family carers. These unsung heroes, parents, siblings, spouses, and friends, provide unpaid, round-the-clock care for loved ones with mental health challenges. Their labor is an act of love, but it is also work; exhausting, isolating, and critically undervalued.

🟪 They work 24/7, without sick days or pensions.
🟪They bridge gaps in mental health systems, often at the cost of their own wellbeing.
🟪They deserve recognition, support, and policy action, not just today, but every day.

At EUFAMI, we stand with carers and advocate for:

🔹Financial protections (carer allowances, flexible work arrangements).
🔹Access to respite care and mental health services.
🔹Inclusion in labour and social security frameworks.

This , we call on policymakers, employers, and communities to see, support, and strengthen family carers.