Global Alliance of Mental Illness Advocacy Network
GAMIAN-Europe is a patient-driven pan-European organisation, representing the interests of persons affected by mental ill-health and advocates for their rights. GAMIAN-Europe’s main objectives are advocacy, information and education, destigmatisation, co-operation, partnerships and capacity building.
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Erik Van der Eycken
Expert by experience in mental health - Board Member of several patient organisations, representing the interests of persons living with mental health conditions - Member of OpGanG, a Belgian umbrella association of organisations of persons living with mental ill health. Independent - Board member at OPZ, a psychiatric hospital in Geel (B), well-known worldwide for its unique community mental health care - EU Research Project Manager at GAMIAN-Europe - Masters Degree in Engineer with more than 25 years of experience in R&D projects.