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🌟 Reflecting on a powerful two-day #PatientSummit organized by Boehringer Ingelheim! 🌍✨ Together, people with lived experience, carers, experts, and advocates from across Europe united to put unmet needs at the forefront of healthcare transformation. 🩺💬 💡 Key Topics: 💙 Heart, Kidney, and Metabolic Conditions: Empowering patients to prevent and manage interconnected conditions with holistic support. 💙 Lung Health: Ensuring accurate diagnosis and specialist referral for complex cases. 💙 Rare Skin Conditions: Advocating for improved care and visibility for those living with rare skin conditions. 💙 Mental Health: Fostering a dignified path to recovery that empowers people to achieve their full potential. By sharing real-life experiences and recovery strategies, we explored ways to address stigma, improve support systems, and build community networks to enable individuals to thrive in their mental health journey. Advocating for personalized, compassionate care and breaking down barriers to access, we’re working towards a future where mental health is prioritized as much as physical health. As the president of Schizofreniförbundet, I was incredibly proud to be one of the speakers during the plenary lecture. I am also deeply impressed by the organization of the summit, especially the workshops, which provided hands-on insights and collaborative opportunities. Leaving the event full of new knowledge, fresh ideas, and valuable connections! ✨🙌 This summit underscored the vital role of voices from those with lived experience in shaping the future of healthcare. Let’s keep building toward a future where patients are empowered as active participants in their own health journeys.🚀🧡 A special thanks to: Deepa Maas-Sundararaman and Anja Kroon #HealthcareTransformation #PatientEmpowerment #HeartHealth #LungHealth #RareDiseases #MentalHealth #PatientEngagement #BoehringerIngelheim #schizophrenia #schizofreniförbundet

🎨 Meet the Speakers for our “Art as a Socio-Psycho Mirror” Webinar! We’re excited to introduce our speakers for The Vibrant Mind's upcoming webinar, including two artists from GAMIAN-Europe and two psychologists from EFPA (European Federation of Psychologists' Associations), who will showcase the therapeutic and transformative power of #art, from #mentalhealth advocacy to creating social change. 1. Assim Kalouaz will discuss the science of awe and how transformative experiences in interactive media can foster self-transcendence and well-being. 2. Madeleina Kay will explore mental health challenges in the creative industry, discussing the impact of online abuse and how art can be a form of healing. 3. Dr Ally Zlatar will examine the complexity of the human experience, particularly focusing on illness, vulnerability, and authenticity, showing how art can create societal change and spark dialogue around mental health. 4. Danijela Joksimovic will share insights on the effectiveness of art therapy for individual healing and building social connections, addressing both its benefits and limitations within refugee settings. ✍ Register here: http://bit.ly/4euafXm 🗓️ Date and Time: 06 Nov 2024, 12:30 – 14:30 CET Don't miss this unique discussion and see how creativity serves as a mirror to our collective experiences!  🌍✨ #TheVibrantMind #EFPA #GAMIANEurope

🖼️The Vibrant Mind exhibition concludes in Ireland! As we close this year's tour, don't miss the last opportunity to explore the artworks of 29 incredible artists from across Europe, each showing the powerful intersection of #artistry and #mentalhealth. 🗓️ Dates: Monday, 04 November - Friday, 15 November 📍 Location: South East Technological University, Kilkenny Road, Carlow, Ireland (R93 V960) This exhibition is not just a display, but a dialogue that challenges stigmas and promotes deeper understanding. Don't miss it! The Psychological Society of Ireland Bodywhys - The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland EFPA (European Federation of Psychologists' Associations) South East Technological University #TheVibrantMind2024 #MentalHealthMatters

Register to hear from Silvana Galderisi Sajana Ridmal Jayasanka, PhD, Chunbo Li, Peter Kéri, Stephen Marder, Pavel Mohr, Jamileh Mohtashami, Fiona Nolan, John Saunders, Tomiki Sumiyoshi, Kajsa Wilhelmsson and Sophia Vinogradov, EUFAMI, GAMIAN-Europe, European Brain Council, Schizophrenia International Research Society (SIRS) Free-to-attend Register to attend by emailing: lindsay.perera@oxfordhealthpolicyforum.org American College of Neuropsychopharmacology European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) European Federation of Psychiatric Trainees EFPT, European Psychiatric Association, European Scientific Association on Schizophrenia and Other Psychosis, Mental Health Nurse Academics UK, The Royal College of Psychiatrists, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Mental Health Center, World Psychiatric Association (WPA), Oxford Health Policy Forum #mentalhealth #schizophrenia #SchizophreniaChange #policy #mentalhealthadvocacy This event has been supported by an independent educational grant from Boehringer Ingelheim, which has had no influence over the educational content of this activity.

🎨 Are you signed up yet? The Vibrant Mind's webinar 'Art as a Socio-Psychological Mirror' explores the role of #art in reflecting and reshaping our social and psychological landscapes, partnering with EFPA (European Federation of Psychologists' Associations) 🗓️ Date and Time: 06 Nov 2024, 12:30 – 14:30 CET 🌍 Location: Online webinar 🔍 This engaging webinar will explore how cultural, social, and political shifts impact #mentalhealth and how #art serves as a powerful tool for processing #collectivetraumas such as war, migration, and social movements. Hear from experts with lived experience and psychologists who will explore art's role in healing and social transformation. 📌 Register now to be part of this important conversation: bit.ly/4euafXm #TheVibrantMind #MentalHealthAwareness

EUFAMI is excited to announce our participation in the Schizophrenia Policy Event "Let's Start" organised by the Oxford Health Policy Forum. This event brings together leading voices to discuss the future of schizophrenia care and policy reform. Happy to share that John Saunders, EUFAMI’s own Executive Director, will be representing us at the event, contributing to crucial conversations on improving the lives of those living with schizophrenia and their families. Stay tuned for updates and insights from this significant event! Together, we can drive change in mental health policies across Europe. Registration is now open!!! Register to attend by emailing lindsay.perera@oxfordhealthpolicyforum.org #MentalHealthMatters #Policy #Schizophrenia #FamilySupport

🖼️The Vibrant Mind exhibition concludes in Ireland! As we close this year's tour, don't miss the last opportunity to explore the artworks of 29 incredible artists from across Europe, each showing the powerful intersection of #artistry and #mentalhealth. 🗓️ Dates: Monday, 04 November - Friday, 15 November 📍 Location: South East Technological University, Kilkenny Road, Carlow, Ireland (R93 V960) This exhibition is not just a display, but a dialogue that challenges stigmas and promotes deeper understanding. Don't miss it! The Psychological Society of Ireland Bodywhys - The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland EFPA (European Federation of Psychologists' Associations) South East Technological University #TheVibrantMind2024 #MentalHealthMatters

Save the date! If you have an interest in mental health policy in schizophrenia and want to see the recommendations from our "Schizophrenia: Time to Commit to Policy Change" 2024 Report implemented, then this event is for you! Thank you to the confirmed speakers, more to be announced. Registration will open shortly. Stay tuned! Silvana Galderisi Sajana Ridmal Jayasanka, PhD, Chunbo Li, Stephen Marder, Jamileh Mohtashami, Fiona Nolan John Saunders, Tomiki Sumiyoshi #mentalhealth #schizophrenia #SchizophreniaChange #policy #mentalhealthadvocacy EUFAMI GAMIAN-Europe Oxford Health Policy Forum This event has been supported by an independent educational grant from Boehringer Ingelheim, which has had no influence over the educational content of this activity.  

Encouraged to see Peter Kéri advocating for patients' voices in #MentalHealth. The WHO's Mosaic Toolkit is a crucial step toward breaking down stigma and discrimination. Let’s continue to work toward inclusive and supportive mental health care for all! 💙 #MentalHealthMatters #BreakTheStigma #PatientSupport

Are you working on mental health and community arts? We’re looking for work to feature in an upcoming mini-festival on these topics hosted by Mental Health Europe and Culture Action Europe, 9-13 December 2024. ❗Deadline this Sunday 13/10/2024❗ More info ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e8ifpgUe