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SUMMARY:Project Common Ground (Greek)
DESCRIPTION:In alignment with the European theme\, “Europe is Stronger Together: Prioritise Mental Health in a Changing Europe\,” our Model School is to launch “Project: Common Ground”. This initiative recognizes that while the social and digital landscapes of Europe evolve\, our shared need for mental resilience remains the universal foundation upon which we build our future\, especially in Greece where migration has been under the spotlight for a long time. \nThe programme is designed to bridge the gap between academic excellence and emotional well-being through a multi-dimensional approach: \nPsychoeducation & Seminars: Multidisciplinary sessions offered by the school psychologist and health visitor\, providing students with the guidance and practical tools. \nTackling Stereotypes: Interactive workshops aimed at dismantling stigma and fostering a school culture rooted in empathy and inclusion. \nArt Exhibition: A creative showcase where students “visualize the invisible\,” using artistic expression to communicate their inner worlds and shared experiences. \nSocial Media Campaign: A digital movement designed for authenticity and positive mental health advocacy. \nBy establishing this “Common Ground\,” we aim to demonstrate that vulnerability and difference is not a weakness\, but a catalyst for collective strength. We are moving beyond the classroom to build a community where every student feels seen\, heard\, and supported\, and differences are celebrated. \nSocial Media Links \n\n– https://projectcommonground.wordpress.com/\n– www.instagram.com/project.common.ground.greece/\n– www.linkedin.com/company/project-common-ground/\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/project-common-ground-greek/
LOCATION:Athens
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260508T170000
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Training for Interdisciplinarity (Danish)
DESCRIPTION:Stronger Together in Denmark – working across borders and sectors for mental health. Working with Danish and international partners\, Nordic Wellbeing Academy will connect\, train\, and debate interdiscplinarity in mental health for a week across three venues in Denmark. \nThe tour will begin in Middelfart Monday and Tuesday\, visit Aarhus Wednesday\, and go to Aalborg Thursday and Friday – bringing together professionals across all kinds of sectors for a joint dialogue about future mental health in society\, services\, education\, policies\, and digital spaces. \nEvery day will also be used to present one of the five pillars of the campaign using a creative approach to co-create messages and solutions – storytelling\, gamification\, writing\, drawing\, and crafts. \nEVENT LINKS \n\n– 6th of May | 13:00 – 15:00 : Aarhus: Register Here\n– 4-5th + 7-8th of May : Middelfart\, Aalborg: Register Here\n\n  \nSocial Media Links \n\nhttps://www.instagram.com/nordicwellbeingacademy/\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/nordic-wellbeing-academy/
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/mental-health-training-for-interdisciplinarity-danish/
LOCATION:Denmark
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260504T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T121654
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SUMMARY:MINDCARE Unmuted - Breaking the Silence on Mental Health in Romania (Romanian)
DESCRIPTION:MINDCARE Unmuted is a week-long programme by MINDCARE FOR ALL\, built around our report “Radiography of Mental Health in Romania” (mindcareforall.com/en/blog/the-radiography-of-mental-health-in-romania/) — an evidence-based analysis drawing on Eurobarometer 530 data (European Commission\, 2023). The report examines the state of mental health across demographic groups\, access to psychological and psychiatric services\, social stigma\, and policy recommendations grounded in scientific data. Key findings reveal a significant treatment gap: 42% of Romanians reported mental health difficulties in the past years\, yet over 60% did not seek professional support\, with high costs\, fear of judgment\, and distrust in services as the primary barriers. In response\, MINDCARE FOR ALL proposes a five-pillar action model covering national strategy\, governance\, anti-stigma action\, prevention\, and access to services. All events are organised in partnership with the Laboratory of Clinical Cognitive Sciences (https://www.laboratorstiintecognitiveclinice.ro/en/). \nThe week opens with an online event presenting the Radiography’s key findings — a data-driven portrait of how Romania is really doing. On Tuesday\, an in-person roundtable in Bucharest brings together policymakers\, practitioners\, and civil society to translate that evidence into policy action. Wednesday’s online event turns to the digital world\, exploring how digital transformation is reshaping mental health across Europe. Thursday brings young people together in Cluj-Napoca for a hands-on workshop on emotional regulation and mental self-care. The week closes on Friday with a panel of researchers\, practitioners\, and people with lived experience\, reflecting on what the data means for real lives. All online events are free and open to the public. (#MINDCAREUnmuted #EMHW2026) \n  \nhttps://mindcareforall.com/en/blog/the-radiography-of-mental-health-in-romania/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/mindcareforall\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/mindcareforall/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/mindcareforall/
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/mindcare-unmuted-breaking-the-silence-on-mental-health-in-romania-romanian/
LOCATION:Romania
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260505T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T121654
CREATED:20260414T095055Z
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SUMMARY:Grounded Together: Embodied Awareness for Wellbeing and Responsible Decisions (Italian)
DESCRIPTION:How we show up for others depends\, first\, on how present we are within ourselves. This is the core proposition of Grounded Together\, two online sessions offered during the European Mental Health Week 2026 by a methodologist and a speech-language therapists Phd in pedagogy\, both specialists in embodied learning and applied somatic awareness. \nAcross two 90-minute sessions\, teachers\, educators\, health professionals\, parents\, and members of the general public are invited to explore a simple but consequential insight: that the quality of our attention\, our decisions\, and our care for others is shaped by our bodily state by whether our nervous system is regulated or reactive\, open or contracted. \nSession one focuses on everyday connection\, in families\, classrooms\, care settings\, and communities\, and offers accessible\, experience-based practices to support genuine presence and responsive listening. Session two addresses decision-making under pressure: how to stay grounded when we must make choices that affect the wellbeing of children\, young people\, or vulnerable groups\, including in contexts where digital tools increasingly assist or substitute human judgment. \nBoth sessions use a secular\, scientifically grounded\, and participatory approach. No prior experience is required. Language is inclusive and free from clinical framing. \n  \nhttps://www.instagram.com/mariafabiani.eu/ \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mariafabiani/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100014890231634
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/grounded-together-embodied-awareness-for-wellbeing-and-responsible-decisions-italian/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260506T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260506T114000
DTSTAMP:20260506T121654
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T075233Z
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SUMMARY:Between Convictions and Psychiatric Labels: Beliefs\, Polarisation and Mental Health in a Changing Europe
DESCRIPTION:When people argue that rising immigration is part of a deliberate plan by political elites to reshape society and replace existing populations\, it can be difficult to make sense of this belief. Those who hold this view may feel they are simply seeing patterns that others miss\, and their certainty can grow stronger when they find others who confirm it.\nSo\, what kind of belief are we dealing with? Is it an extreme political belief\, shaped by the social world around us? Or does it share features with the kind of thinking that clinicians sometimes encounter\, beliefs so fixed and distressing that\, in the context of serious mental health difficulties\, they might be understood as part of a clinical picture? \nStrongly held beliefs and clinical presentations can look surprisingly similar: resistant to change even in the face of evidence\, and bound up with fear\, identity\, or a need to make sense of a confusing world. What often makes the difference is that extreme beliefs are shared\, circulating in communities and public debate\, while more clinical forms of thinking tend to be idiosyncratic. \nAt a time of polarisation\, misinformation\, and rapid social change\, beliefs do not emerge in a vacuum. They are shaped by social identity and the wider climate\, which is why the line between shared convictions and clinical presentations can sometimes seem blurred. \nIn this 40-minute webinar\, Professor Richard Bentall and Dr Almudena Trucharte will explore these cases through an interview-style conversation\, linked to the IN-MIND project (Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action)\, opening a compassionate conversation about the grey area in between. \nRegistration is free and can be completed via the following link: \nhttps://crm.epha.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=180
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/between-convictions-and-psychiatric-labels-beliefs-polarisation-and-mental-health-in-a-changing-europe/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260506T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260506T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T090952Z
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SUMMARY:Finding What Works: Mental Health Best Practices in Europe
DESCRIPTION:As part of European Mental Health Week 2026\, GAMIAN-Europe invites you to join an interactive webinar exploring how communities across Europe are responding to mental health challenges through innovative\, community-based practices. \nDuring this session\, some GAMIAN-Europe member organisations will present their best practices\, sharing real-life examples of how they are addressing mental health needs within their communities. These insights will highlight diverse\, practical approaches that can inspire action and adaptation across different contexts. \nThe webinar will: \n\n– Showcase real-world examples and their impacts\n– Highlight practical insights for implementation\n– Explore adaptation strategies to different contexts\n– Encourage cross-border learning and exchange\n\nParticipants will have the opportunity to: \n\n– Learn from real\, scalable mental health initiatives\n– Reflect on the needs of their own communities\n– Engage with a network of organisations working to improve mental health across Europe\n\nThis session is open to NGOs\, mental health advocates\, community leaders\, policymakers\, and anyone interested in strengthening mental health support at the local level. \nWebinar participants will also be the first to access GAMIAN-Europe’s new interactive quiz\, developed for European Mental Health Week 2026.\nBased on best practices submitted by our member organisations\, this quiz helps users discover which community-led mental health initiative best fits their local context. It will serve as an engaging tool to promote scalable\, impactful approaches across Europe. \n  \nRegister \n  \nSOCIAL MEDIA \n\n– https://www.instagram.com/gamian_europe/\n– https://www.linkedin.com/company/gamian-europe/?originalSubdomain=be\n– https://www.facebook.com/GAMIANadvocacyNetworksEurope/\n\n 
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/finding-what-works-mental-health-best-practices-in-europe/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260506T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T121654
CREATED:20260414T094555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T072859Z
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SUMMARY:Breathing Through Change: Online Breathing Workshop for Mental Wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:Breathing Through Change: Online Breathing Workshop for Mental Wellbeing is a live free online workshop exploring the connection between stress\, breath\, and mental wellbeing in the context of changing work life. \nAs many people across Europe navigate increasing digital demands\, uncertainty\, constant connectivity\, and pressure to perform\, stress can become a persistent background state that affects focus\, emotional regulation\, and overall wellbeing. This session offers an accessible\, evidence-informed introduction to how breathing patterns influence the nervous system\, and how simple breathing practices can support moments of overwhelm\, tension\, and mental fatigue during the workday. \nThe workshop will combine a short educational segment with guided practical exercises that participants can immediately apply in everyday life and work settings. Rather than presenting mental wellbeing as an individual responsibility alone\, the session also opens reflection on how workplace culture\, pace\, and social environments shape how people feel and function. \nThe goal is to offer a practical\, inclusive\, and low-barrier experience that helps participants better understand stress\, feel more connected to their bodies\, and leave with tools they can use in a sustainable way. \nThis event is open to the public and suitable for professionals\, teams\, and anyone interested in accessible approaches to mental wellbeing. \nTWO SESSIONS \n\n– 6th of May – 11:30 – 12:00\n– 8th of May – 11:30 – 12:00\n\n  \nRegister\nhttps://www.instagram.com/balance_breathing/ \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/balance-breathing
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/breathing-through-change-mental-wellbeing-at-work/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260506T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260506T163000
DTSTAMP:20260506T121654
CREATED:20260414T124025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T122924Z
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SUMMARY:Psychedelic Research & Access in Ukraine: Building safe\, evidence-based options for war-related mental health needs
DESCRIPTION:The event\, co-organised by PAREA\, the MEP Action Group on Psychedelics in Healthcare\, and the Ukrainian Psychedelic Research Association (UPRA)\, and hosted by S&D MEP Vytenis Andriukaitis\, will explore how evidence-based psychedelic therapies may contribute to addressing war-related mental health challenges in Ukraine\, particularly PTSD among veterans. \nThe conversation will cover scientific perspectives on MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD\, recent policy developments in Ukraine aimed at creating a framework for psychedelic research and care\, and pathways from policy to practice\, including lessons from European depression clinical guidelines that could help build national capacity in Ukraine. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/psychedelic-research-access-in-ukraine-building-safe-evidence-based-options-for-war-related-mental-health-needs/
LOCATION:European Parliament
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260506T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T121654
CREATED:20260414T094946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T105442Z
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SUMMARY:Recovery Colleges Portugal: A Relevância do Suporte Interpares | The relevance of peer support (Portugese)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will explore how peer support can transform mental health journeys into pathways of participation\, autonomy\, and hope. Centered on lived experience\, it creates an open and inclusive space for dialogue between individuals\, practitioners\, and community members\, highlighting the power of shared learning and mutual support in recovery processes. \nThe workshop aims to promote lived experience as a key source of knowledge\, foster social inclusion and meaningful participation\, and encourage collaboration between services and communities. By sharing real-world examples and facilitating open conversation\, it seeks to inspire new ways of supporting mental health in diverse and changing contexts. \nUltimately\, this event contributes to a growing European movement that recognizes mental health as a shared responsibility. It reinforces the importance of connection\, empowerment\, and collective action in building resilient communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. \nTime: 14:30 – 16:00 (WEST) \nRegister Now\n  \nSOCIAL MEDIA \nhttps://www.instagram.com/recoverycollegespt/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/recoverycollegesportugal/ \nhttps://associacaorec.webnode.pt/
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/recovery-colleges-portugal-a-relevancia-do-suporte-interpares-the-relevance-of-peer-support-portugese/
LOCATION:Lisbon
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260506T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260506T180000
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SUMMARY:Voices of youth mental health in Central & Eastern Europe: stronger together
DESCRIPTION:This regional online session brings together youth voices\, practitioners\, mental health advocates\, and organisations from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) to explore how social\, digital\, and structural changes are shaping youth mental health across the region. \nAs part of the broader “Voices of Youth Mental Health in CEE” campaign\, the session will showcase lived experiences\, emerging insights from youth-led storytelling\, and ongoing efforts to redesign mental health services to be more accessible\, community-based\, and person-centred. \nThe event will combine short inputs from youth contributors and regional experts with an interactive discussion across countries. Participants will engage in a cross-country learning exchange\, reflecting on shared challenges such as inequity\, service gaps\, and the pressures faced by young people\, while also showcasing innovative\, community-driven responses from across the region. \nBy centring youth voices\, particularly those with mental health conditions\, and collective experiences\, the session aims to move beyond individualised narratives of mental health and instead foreground the structural conditions shaping wellbeing in CEE.\nThe event is hosted by Let’s CEE\, a regional initiative working to develop youth-friendly\, walk-in mental health services across Central and Eastern Europe through participatory and community-based approaches. \nThe event is open to the public and is free\, and registration is required through Zoom here: https://gwu-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/hdwI8ff8QZ-frnXCNI1t_g \nYou can visit the event’s Facebook page here: https://fb.me/e/8PYNV5UvQ \nParticipants can join at the starting point of the city walk or attend specific segments (picnic\, yoga\, EFI sessions). International students are encouraged to join the English-language session. \nCheck out the event agenda. \nLINKS \nhttps://lets-cee.com/
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/voices-of-youth-mental-health-in-central-eastern-europe-stronger-together/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260506T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260506T180000
DTSTAMP:20260506T121654
CREATED:20260414T123718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T091014Z
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SUMMARY:artCEE: a regional call for creative submissions on the topic of ‘Resilience to Me’
DESCRIPTION:artCEE is a regional\, participatory call for action organised by Let’s CEE. We are inviting individuals across Central and Eastern Europe to submit creative works—including photography\, visual art\, and poetry—exploring personal and collective understandings of “Resilience to Me” or what resilience and mental health means to them. Open to all\, the call aims to amplify diverse voices and lived experiences of mental health across the region\, particularly among youth. \nLet’s CEE is a not-for-profit initiative standing up for youth mental health across Central and Eastern Europe. We implemented low-intensity mental health care for youth locally\, and come together as a regional community of practice. \nAs part of artCEE\, all submissions will be showcased online as part of European Mental Health Week\, creating a collective exhibition that reflects the plurality of resilience in changing social\, cultural\, and political contexts. \nThe project positions creative expression as both a reflective tool and a form of advocacy\, highlighting how individuals and communities navigate challenges\, inequality\, and transformation. It also provides a platform for underrepresented voices\, particularly young people\, to contribute to regional mental health narratives. \nWe will accept submissions until 5th May. At this point we will gather all submissions and create a virtual exhibition which will be launched during the Let’s CEE Webinar for European Mental Health Week. We will be hosting further\, in person exhibitions in CEE cities through May and the summer of 2026. \nParticipants can submit their work (photo\, artwork\, or poem) via email to lets.ceeproject@gmail.com. Please add: artCEE to the subject of the email. In the email add your name\, country\, title of the artwork\, the artwork itself\, and a short description of what resilience and mental health mean to you. \nCheck out the event agenda. \nLINKS \nhttps://lets-cee.com/
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/artcee-a-regional-call-for-creative-submissions-on-the-topic-of-resilience-to-me/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260506T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260506T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T121654
CREATED:20260414T094124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T114143Z
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SUMMARY:Dare to move
DESCRIPTION:This event features an immersive workshop using the gamified tool “Atrévete a Moverte” to explore the intersection of forced migration and mental well-being from a community-wide perspective. Moving beyond the classroom\, this session invites citizens from all walks of life to engage in a powerful role-playing experience that simulates the psychological and emotional challenges faced by refugees and migrants. \nParticipants will navigate the complex realities of displacement\, confronting the mental health impact of structural racism\, legal uncertainty\, and social isolation. The event directly aligns with the EMHW 2026 theme\, “Stronger Together\,” by highlighting that mental health is a collective asset nurtured through solidarity. Our goal is to transform public and social spaces into inclusive environments where everyone—regardless of their background—can find a sense of belonging and dignity. By fostering radical empathy through storytelling and play\, we aim to reduce the “uncertainty and fear” prevalent in a changing Europe\, demonstrating that a community’s resilience is measured by how it supports its most vulnerable members. We stand together to ensure that mental health support is a universal right\, not a privilege. \n  \nMundo Matonge\, Rue d’Edimbourg 26\, 1050 Ixelles Bruxelles\, Belgique \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/international-network-for-human-rights-europe-ridhe/?viewAsMember=true \nhttps://www.instagram.com/ridheurope/
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/dare-to-move/
LOCATION:Brussels
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T121654
CREATED:20260414T094458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T094458Z
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SUMMARY:Community Support and Resilience Group for Political Anxiety (Grup de sprijin și reziliență comunitară pentru anxietatea politică)
DESCRIPTION:In the context of European Mental Health Week 2026\, Choice will organise a community support and resilience group for political anxiety in Bucharest\, with a Cluj edition to be announced. The event responds to the growing emotional impact of political polarisation\, war\, economic insecurity\, democratic backsliding\, disinformation\, and constant exposure to distressing news. \nIts goal is to facilitate a non-clinical community space where participants can reflect on how social and political realities affect their wellbeing\, feel less isolated in these experiences\, and explore ways of remaining grounded\, connected\, and engaged. The group will combine short psychoeducational input\, guided reflection\, simple grounding practices\, and discussion centered on solidarity\, values\, and sustainable civic engagement. \nThe event is especially relevant to EMHW because it approaches mental health not only as an individual matter\, but also as something shaped by wider structural and social conditions. It reflects Choice’s Public and Community Psychology approach\, which emphasises evidence-based practice\, human rights\, systemic determinants of mental health\, and community resilience. The groups will be facilitated by Choice members who are Psychologists and Psychotherapists. This is not group psychotherapy and does not provide diagnosis or treatment\, but rather a community-based space for support and resilience. \n  \nhttps://www.instagram.com/asociatiachoice \nhttps://www.facebook.com/asociatiachoice
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/community-support-and-resilience-group-for-political-anxiety/
LOCATION:Bucharest
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260506T220000
DTSTAMP:20260506T121654
CREATED:20260413T130753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T160406Z
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SUMMARY:Laughing Together: A Comedy Night for Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening of laughter\, connection\, and community as part of European Mental Health Week 2026. \nHosted by Canadian comedian Tristan Barber\, this comedy night brings together four talented comedians from diverse backgrounds — Jenni Gee (US)\, Abhi (IN)\, Sam Kiebooms (BE)\, and Iris Costrop (BE) — each sharing their unique perspectives and experiences\, including reflections on their mental health journeys. \nSet in the vibrant atmosphere of Brasserie de la Source\, this event is a chance to unwind\, connect with others\, and enjoy a light-hearted yet meaningful evening. After the show\, stick around for informal networking and conversation. \n🎤 Doors open: 17:00 (CEST)🎭 Show starts: 19:30 (CEST)📍 Location: Brasserie de la Source\, Rue Dieudonné Lefèvre 4\, 1020 Brussels🎟 Free entry (first come\, first served – limited to 100 people) \nA hat will be passed around during the evening\, with all contributions donated to DIOGENES ASBL \nCome laugh with us — because sometimes\, the best way to come together is through a shared moment of joy. \nReserve Your Spot \n\nMEET THE COMEDIANS \nTRISTAN BARBER \nTristan Barber is known for his high energy shows marked with a dash of chaos and hilarious stories.  \nHe is a standup comic\, sketch writer\, and actor. He moved from Canada to Brussels in his mid-20s and immersed himself in the world of EU politics\, civil society\, and international development\, but he never could quite figure out how to send a ten word email in less than an hour\, so his career as a project manager was short-lived.  \nTristan’s comedy covers a wide range of topics through a uniquely cynical\, yet playful\, silly\, and energetic tone.  \nHe  is a writer\, performer and improviser on the satire EU sketch and improv show\, The Schuman Show and also featured as a standup at the Boom Chicago Amsterdam Comedy Festival in 2021. He is a member of Insecure & Dangereux\, a staples of the English comedy scene in Brussels. \nFind him on socials: www.instagram.com/trizzcom/ \nJENNI GEE \nJenni Gee is a comedy queen from Los Angeles\, CA. She has performed across the world in musical comedies and improv. Her unique stand-up style is a love letter to all who are quirky. \nFind her on socials: www.instagram.com/jennigeebe/ \nABHI  \nAbhi once did standup at a LGBT event and got published in a magazine with the pride flag behind him. \nPeople started referring to him as the “gay Leuven comedian”\, and though he is straight he never corrected anyone – “I’m just happy to be called a comedian! “. He likes telling jokes with horrible puns hidden within just like raisins in a rum cake. He also talks in third person for no particular raisin. \nFind him on socials: www.instagram.com/abhidoescomedy/ \nIRIS COSTROP \nIris Costrop started doing comedy in April 2022 and has been enjoying entertaining audiences with their stories since then. Whether it’s about a car crash or lesbian myths\, Iris takes you with them on a road trip in their mind. \nFind them on socials: www.instagram.com/smostrop/ \nSAM KIEBOOMS \nSam talks about his mental problems\, procrastination and other reasons why he sent in this bio late. \nHe’s been playing comedy for a while and 5 out of 5 of his psychologists rated it “probably a great idea”. Upon review one of them even exclaimed “hey\, this isn’t even bad”. \nCome judge for yourself! \nFind him on socials: www.instagram.com/skamboom/
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/laughing-together-a-comedy-night-for-mental-health/
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