european psychiatric association

2023 – Joint webinar with GAMIAN

Developing Trust and Effective Care for People with Schizophrenia

GAMIAN-Europe, in collaboration with the EPA, organised a joint webinar on 24 May 2023 to present the findings of the two-year project “Developing trust and  effective care for people with schizophrenia: patients and psychiatrists working in partnership”. The project aimed to strengthen and improve the therapeutic relationship between patients with schizophrenia and their psychiatrists.

Programme: 
  • Welcome and introduction, Peter Kéri, President, GAMIAN Europe
  • Welcome and overview by moderator Dr. Matt Muijen, GAMIAN Board Member
  • Brief presentation of ‘Developing trust and effective care for people with schizophrenia’ key findings and recommendations, Dr. Chiara Samele, Senior Associate GAMIAN-Europe
  • Living with schizophrenia: a patient perspective, Päivi Rissanen, Expert by Experience, Finnish Central Association for Mental Health
  • Caring for someone with schizophrenia: a carer’s perspective, André Decraene, Vice President, EUFAMI
  • Relationships between patients, carers and psychiatrists: a psychiatrist perspective, Prof. Dr Peter Falkai, Past President, European Psychiatric Association (EPA)
  • Improving mental health services: a policy-maker’s perspective – MEP Tomáš Zdechovský, European Parliament
  • Questions and answers
  • Closing remarks

    See Official Programme here.

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