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SUMMARY:Making Mental Health Visible: Data as a Tool for Rights
DESCRIPTION:Equitable societies invest in mental health. \nOur dashboards will give an idea of where we stand and where we can improve. \nMental health is shaped by poverty\, unemployment\, inequality\, and the strength of our social protections. Yet across Europe\, these realities are often invisible — and mental health remains underfunded. \n  \nAs part of EU Mental Health Week\, we are launching two new dashboards — designed for ongoing updates to reflect Europe’s evolving mental health landscape: \nOne mapping the prevalence of mental health conditions and the stigma. \nOne tracking policy action\, including investment\, service integration\, and workforce capacity. \n  \nThese tools offer a vital starting point — but they also reveal a critical gap: we urgently need more and more current data to drive real\, rights-based change.\nWithout better data\, there can be no true investment in mental health — and no resilient\, just and inclusive society \nJoin us to explore the evidence\, hear from key voices\, and call for mental health to be recognised and protected as a fundamental social right.\nTogether\, let’s turn data into rights — and rights into reality.
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/making-mental-health-visible-data-as-a-tool-for-rights/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250521T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250521T163000
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SUMMARY:Mental Health of Ukrainian Academics in Times of War
DESCRIPTION:This webinar highlights the mental health challenges experienced by Ukrainian academics during the full-scale war. Based on empirical research and personal testimonies\, the event explores how forced displacement\, institutional collapse\, and the struggle to maintain professional identity have affected psychological well-being. We will present findings on burnout\, anxiety\, and emotional exhaustion among academic staff\, with a particular focus on gender differences\, migration\, and university relocation. The session will also showcase practical self-help strategies and institutional approaches to support academic resilience in wartime. \nJoin the event
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/mental-health-of-ukrainian-academics-in-times-of-war/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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SUMMARY:Building a more playful world: How humour can bring social change
DESCRIPTION:Organised by RED NOSES International\, this discussion will explore diverse perspectives on how artistic interventions support mental health and drive positive social change. It will be published on their website and social media channels on 21 May\, 19:00 CEST.
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/building-a-more-playful-world-how-humour-can-bring-social-change/
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTSTAMP:20260422T124642
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SUMMARY:"Reaching Beyond Rare: Strengthening Mental Health and Wellbeing in Rare Disease Advocacy" Satellite Workshop to EURORDIS Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:On 22 May 2025 in Riga\, EURORDIS and Rareminds will host a peer training workshop titled “Reaching Beyond Rare: Strengthening Mental Health and Wellbeing in Rare Disease Advocacy”\, aligning with this year’s European Mental Health Week theme: Care for mental health\, invest in social rights.\nPeople with rare and undiagnosed conditions often experience stigma\, isolation\, and unequal access to mental health support—issues deeply rooted in broader social and structural inequalities. This workshop recognises that promoting mental health also means addressing these social determinants and empowering communities through peer-led support and inclusion. \nThe event will launch the EURORDIS Mental Health Toolkit – Reaching Beyond Rare\, which offers practical strategies to strengthen mental wellbeing across rare disease communities. Through interactive breakout sessions\, participants will explore ways to build resilience\, enhance peer support\, and foster self-awareness. \nA key focus will be on understanding the effects of social exclusion and gathering good practices that promote participation in society and independent living. These collective insights will help inform future advocacy efforts and support policy recommendations that prioritise mental health and social rights for all.
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/reaching-beyond-rare-strengthening-mental-health-and-wellbeing-in-rare-disease-advocacy-satellite-workshop-to-eurordis-membership-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250525
DTSTAMP:20260422T124642
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SUMMARY:3rd Arts and Mental Health Festival in Aegina\, Greece
DESCRIPTION:The Art and Mental Health Festival\, organized by the Greek Carers Network EPIONI\, returns for its third consecutive year in Aegina\, from May 22 to 24\, 2025. Held under the auspices of the Region of Attica\, the Municipality of Aegina\, and the Hellenic Psychiatric Association\, the festival aims to raise awareness about mental health and promote art as a therapeutic and expressive tool for individuals living with mental health conditions.\nThe three-day multidisciplinary event will include workshops\, theatrical and musical performances\, visual and photography exhibitions\, and talks by experts and individuals with lived experience. Participants will explore themes such as parent-adolescent relationships\, stigma reduction\, and community inclusion through creative expression.\nHosted at the LaLiBay Resort & Spa\, the festival serves as a platform for artists\, caregivers\, mental health professionals\, and the public to come together\, share experiences\, and foster dialogue. This initiative is part of the European projects “Care the Carer” and HL4EU\, supporting cross-cultural collaboration and inclusivity in mental health awareness.
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/3rd-arts-and-mental-health-festival-in-aegina-greece/
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250522T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250522T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T124642
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SUMMARY:The Power of Multidisciplinary Collaboration in Mental Health Services: lessons learned from the European Programme for Mental Health Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Mental health does not exist in isolation – it is shaped by social conditions such as poverty\, inequality\, employment\, and education. The EU-PROMENS Project\, funded by the EU4Health programme\, is an initiative aimed at strengthening the capacity of health professionals across Europe in the field of mental health to deal with those challenges through promotion of multidisciplinary approach. The project focuses on multidisciplinary training and knowledge exchange\, ensuring that professionals – from healthcare providers to educators and social workers – are equipped with the skills needed to address mental health challenges in diverse community settings. By implementing an exchange programme involving 27 EU Member States\, Norway\, and Iceland\, EU-PROMENS fosters collaboration between sectors\, reinforcing the importance of mental health in all policies. \nThis webinar will explore how multidisciplinary collaboration can address societal systemic challenges\, ensuring that mental health services are inclusive\, equitable\, and responsive to the broader social determinants of well-being. Experts\, project partners and participants will share insights from the ongoing Exchange in 6 hubs (Austria\, Croatia\, Czech Republic\, Finland\, Netherlands and Spain)\, showcasing strategies that foster cross-sector cooperation among healthcare providers\, educators\, policymakers\, and social service organizations. The exchanges will continue over the next year and dates will be announced in the webinar and on EU-PROMENS newsletters. \nAs part of European Mental Health Week\, this discussion reinforces the call to invest in social rights and build a stronger\, more resilient European society and networks where mental health is protected and promoted through fair policies and inclusive support systems. By integrating mental health into broader social policies\, and implementing multidisciplinary approach\, we can shift the narrative from an individual-focused approach to one that tackles the root causes of poor mental health.
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/the-power-of-multidisciplinary-collaboration-in-mental-health-services-lessons-learned-from-the-european-programme-for-mental-health-exchange/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health Europe
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250522T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250522T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T124642
CREATED:20250515T125518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T150932Z
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SUMMARY:Effective Burnout Prevention Solutions for Mental Health at Work
DESCRIPTION:This webinar explores burnout as a systemic issue rooted in the way work is structured —rather than a personal failure to cope. Led by a burnout prevention specialist with lived experience of workplace burnout\, the session will spotlight how employment conditions —such as long hours\, job insecurity\, toxic cultures\, and inequality —deeply affect mental health. \nThrough a mix of expert insight and real-life storytelling\, the event will highlight the urgent need to shift from individual-focused solutions (like self-care or resilience training) to structural interventions that uphold mental health as a social right.\nIt will explore how employers\, unions\, and policymakers can collaborate to implement systemic changes such as healthy work boundaries\, psychological safety policies\, and protections through collective agreements. \nAligned with the EMHW 2025 theme “Care for mental health\, invest in social rights\,” the webinar calls for a broader understanding of burnout that addresses its social and economic roots. It advocates for employment policies that promote mental wellbeing —particularly for vulnerable groups working in precarious or under-resourced environments. \nThe goal is to inspire a new narrative: one where workplace mental health is not treated as a personal burden\, but as a collective responsibility requiring bold\, systemic action. \nRegister for the event
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/effective-burnout-prevention-solutions-for-mental-health-at-work/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250522T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250522T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T124642
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SUMMARY:Brilliant but Burned Out. Mental Health\, Precarity\, and the Future of Research
DESCRIPTION:Mental health among early-career researchers is a growing concern. Numerous studies show that PhD candidates are at high risk of developing issues such as depression\, anxiety\, and burnout (e.g.\, Mattijssen et al.\, 2021). Common causes include excessive workload\, high expectations\, lack of work-life balance\, and deep uncertainty about the future (Levecque\, 2018). Despite growing awareness\, practical prevention strategies and structural support remain limited (Satinsky et al.\, 2021). \nAlthough research and innovation are essential to societal progress\, the role of the researcher remains deeply precarious. Many projects lack stable funding\, and budget cuts in research and development undermine the sovereignty and independence of academic work. Researchers face pressure from the “publish or perish” culture\, limited career prospects\, high mobility demands\, and systemic undervaluation of their contributions — all contributing to psychological distress. \nThis presentation aims to:\n1) Raise mental health awareness among PhD students\, researchers\, and higher education leaders;\n2) Reflect on the working conditions in academia\, including job insecurity\, lack of funding\, and performance pressures;\n3) Encourage discussion about shared responsibility and identify actions that policymakers\, institutions\, and researchers themselves can take to improve working conditions and well-being. \nIn line with the EMHW 2025 theme “Care for mental health\, invest in social rights\,” this session highlights how fair employment\, recognition\, and stable conditions are essential for protecting researchers’ mental health and sustaining the future of academic work. \nRegister now
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/brilliant-but-burned-out-mental-health-precarity-and-the-future-of-research/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250522T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T124642
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T101707Z
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SUMMARY:Voices from the Ground: Investing in Social Support for Mental Wellness
DESCRIPTION:“Voices from the Ground: Investing in Social Support for Mental Wellness” is a hybrid panel discussion organized by Afya Care Foundation during the European Mental Health Week 2025\, under the theme “Care for mental health\, invest in social rights.” This event seeks to highlight the importance of grassroots efforts and social support systems in promoting mental well-being\, especially in underserved communities across Eastern Africa.\nDrawing from firsthand experiences\, the event will bring together mental health practitioners\, community workers\, youth advocates\, and individuals with lived experience to explore how investing in social rights—such as access to education\, housing\, healthcare\, and protection from discrimination—directly impacts mental health outcomes. Panelists will share practical examples of community-led initiatives\, such as school outreach programs\, mental health awareness campaigns\, and psychosocial support for marginalized groups. \nThe discussion aims to amplify local voices\, encourage international collaboration\, and showcase scalable models of care that bridge the gap between policy and practice. Participants will also engage in dialogue around systemic challenges such as stigma\, poverty\, and limited access to services\, with a focus on sustainable solutions. \nUltimately\, the event aspires to inspire inclusive investment in mental health that centers on dignity\, equity\, and social justice—aligning perfectly with the goals of EMHW 2025.
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/voices-from-the-ground-investing-in-social-support-for-mental-wellness/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250522T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250522T183000
DTSTAMP:20260422T124642
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T125848Z
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SUMMARY:Let’s CEE! A Youth-Led Movement for Youth Mental Health in Central and Eastern Europe - Launching Event
DESCRIPTION:Let’s CEE is a regional initiative aiming to spotlight and transform the mental health landscape for young people across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). During European Mental Health Week 2025\, we are launching the initiative publicly through a dynamic\, youth-led webinar and social media campaign\, bringing together CEE youth advocates\, professionals\, and policymakers.\nThis event will introduce our mission to establish youth mental health hubs in CEE — culturally sensitive\, accessible spaces that provide integrated and stepped mental health support. We’ll highlight the systemic barriers faced by youth in the region\, present our research findings from consultations with young people\, and launch a call for regional collaboration.\nActivities will include a live webinar with youth speakers\, policy-focused breakout sessions\, and the release of a manifesto advocating for social investment in youth mental health. Our goal is to catalyze a regional conversation on sustainable mental health systems rooted in social justice. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/lets-cee-a-youth-led-movement-for-mental-health-justice-in-central-and-eastern-europe/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250523T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250523T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T124642
CREATED:20250507T083449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T083731Z
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SUMMARY:No Shame - Traveller Youth Mental Health Event
DESCRIPTION:This event is an in person Traveller Youth Mental Health Event\, This event includes workshops on Stigma and Empathy online and a range of panel speakers and takes Place in Athlone\, Co Roscommon at the Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/no-shame-traveller-youth-mental-health-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250523T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T124642
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T105246Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health as a Public and Legal Concern. Beyond the Clinical Gaze. Who Cares?
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will critically explore the concept of mental health and its implications for law and policy. It will begin by examining how “mental health” is commonly understood\, often being conflated with mental illness\, and would trace a paradigm shift from a narrow\, medicalised perspective to one that emphasises prevention and the recognition of structural determinants. Central to this shift are the ICESCR\, which underscores mental health as an essential dimension of the right to health\, and the CRC\, which promotes a pervasive preventive approach to mental health. The CRPD further advances this shift by focusing\, among other things\, on the right to prevent mental health deterioration. \nGiven the shortcomings of current national mental health systems\, which struggle to meet the increasing demand for mental health services\, and the political guidelines set by EC President von der Leyen for 2024 to 2029\, which emphasise the urgent need for preventive mental health strategies and propose a new Action Plan on the European Pillar of Social Rights\, the presentation would advocate for a comprehensive\, rights-based framework. This framework moves away from reactive systems based on treatment and control towards one that promotes prevention by addressing the social determinants of mental health\, in order to create a more social Europe and an environment that supports mental health for all” \nJoin the event\nThe event will include automated subtitles
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/mental-health-as-a-public-and-legal-concern-beyond-the-clinical-gaze-who-cares/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250523T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250523T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T124642
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SUMMARY:From Digital Strain to Digital Strength: Rethinking Burnout Prevention in Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:Burnout among healthcare professionals has reached critical levels across Europe\, driven by chronic workplace stress\, heavy workloads\, and systemic challenges that undermine wellbeing. As health systems struggle to retain and support their workforce\, the question of how to effectively prevent burnout has never been more urgent. \nThis timely webinar\, hosted by EPHA during European Mental Health Week\, will bring together the Chair and Co-Chairs of Working Group 4 (WG4) of the Strategic Partners’ Initiative for Data and Digital Health\, led by WHO/Europe. The session will explore the complex drivers behind burnout in healthcare and highlight why addressing it requires a systemic\, multi-level response. \nThe discussion will focus in particular on the double-edged role of digital technologies: while digital tools can contribute to stress when poorly implemented\, they also hold great potential as part of the solution. Speakers will present WG4’s latest work on how responsible\, data-driven\, and workforce-centered digital innovation can help identify early warning signs\, reduce administrative burden\, and foster healthier work environments. \nJoin EPHA to explore how we can move from digital strain to digital strength\, and create sustainable\, supportive systems for the people who care for us.
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/from-digital-strain-to-digital-strength-rethinking-burnout-prevention-in-healthcare/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250523T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250523T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T124642
CREATED:20250522T073537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T073537Z
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SUMMARY:Drugs\, Rights\, and Public Policy – Rethinking Substance Use and Mental Health Policy in Romania
DESCRIPTION:This panel hosted by Choice brings together professionals from Psychology\, Criminology\, Public policy\, and lived experience\, as well as a Member of Parliament with a background in civil society\, to discuss how drug policy in Romania affects mental health and human rights. The conversation aims to move beyond punitive narratives\, focusing instead on structural issues such as access to care\, prevention\, social stigma\, and reintegration.
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/drugs-rights-and-public-policy-rethinking-substance-use-and-mental-health-policy-in-romania/
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250524T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250524T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T124642
CREATED:20250508T095653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T095653Z
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SUMMARY:A tua Mente\, os teus Direitos | Your Mind\, Your Rights
DESCRIPTION:Taking place between 19th–25th of May 2025\, “Your Mind\, Your Rights” is a local initiative developed by Recovery Colleges Portugal in the context of the Eu Mental Health Week\, aiming to raise awareness about the links between mental health and social rights. It seeks to promote a broader\, rights-based understanding of mental health giving special emphasis to the social conditions that shape mental wellbeing. \nThe initiative includes a digital campaign (19–25 May)\, using impactful messages and personal reflections to highlight how social inequalities influence our mental health. \nOn the 24th May\, the community is invited to join a 30-minute talk designed to be intergenerational and accessible to all. It will explore how systemic inequalities affect mental health and how communities can support change. \nThroughout the day\, an “interactive wellbeing tent” at the “FisicaMente” event (UF Carcavelos & Parede) will offer creative\, engaging stations for all ages\, as a stage for reflection about mental wellbeing\, literacy and social rights. \nWe beieve this initiative aligns with EMHW 2025’s by advocating for mental health as a social and collective responsibility\, not an individual issue.
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/a-tua-mente-os-teus-direitos-your-mind-your-rights/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250525T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250525T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T124642
CREATED:20250508T095739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T102931Z
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SUMMARY:Healing while Helping Across The Border
DESCRIPTION:Healing while Helping Across The Border is an open and welcoming online gathering for anyone who cares deeply—for others\, for justice\, for community—and is looking for a moment to care for themselves. \nWhether you’re a student\, social worker\, teacher\, healthcare provider\, organizer\, or simply someone who feels the emotional weight of the world\, this space is for you. These individuals often face burnout\, compassion fatigue\, and second-hand trauma as a result of their work. ATB seeks to open up a crucial and often overlooked conversation: how do we care for ourselves while caring for others? How do we care for ourselves while caring for others? The session will bring together voices from the field to share strategies\, stories\, and practices for sustaining well-being in high-impact roles. Regardless of your background\, origin\, or profession\, we invite you to join us in building a sense of connection\, community\, and belonging.  \nLed by a licensed therapist\, the event will explore sustainable\, long-term self-care strategies tailored to those who often put others first. We’ll reflect on shared experiences of burnout\, compassion fatigue\, and emotional overwhelm—and close with a gentle healing session designed to ground and restore. \nCome as you are. Bring your story\, your silence\, your care. \n✨ Let’s hold space for each other. \nAgenda\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/beyond-borders-healing-through-art/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260508T170000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260504T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T124642
CREATED:20260417T131001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T113233Z
UID:10000085-1777881600-1778259600@www.mentalhealtheurope.org
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:20260422T124642
CREATED:20260417T131254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T131254Z
UID:10000086-1777881600-1778259600@www.mentalhealtheurope.org
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:20260504T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260504T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T124642
CREATED:20260414T095206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T095206Z
UID:10000055-1777892400-1777894200@www.mentalhealtheurope.org
SUMMARY:The gentle art of appropriate youth co-creation
DESCRIPTION:Nothing about us\, without us. The phrase the reminds us\, that if you are doing anything\, that will impact young people\, you should involve them in co-creating it! \nThis workshop will help you\, and/or your organisation explore WHY you must have youth co-creation in your world & how to do it appropriatly\, from policy writing\, to service delivery\, to innovation\, young people from all walks of mental health life CAN take part. \nWe will share some tools\, stories and methods to co-creating with young people who have current mental ill-health and beyond. \n  \nhttps://www.instagram.com/euroyouthmentalhealth/?hl=en \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/euro-youth-mental-health/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/EuroyouthMH
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/the-gentle-art-of-appropriate-youth-co-creation/
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260505T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T124642
CREATED:20260414T095055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T131408Z
UID:10000056-1777968000-1778173200@www.mentalhealtheurope.org
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:20260505T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260505T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T124642
CREATED:20260414T094946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T094946Z
UID:10000057-1777987800-1777993200@www.mentalhealtheurope.org
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. \n  \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:20260505T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260505T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T124642
CREATED:20260414T100201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T093254Z
UID:10000071-1777993200-1778000400@www.mentalhealtheurope.org
SUMMARY:EMHW event at the European Parliament
DESCRIPTION:Mental health is at a crossroads in Europe. \nNearly three years after the EU’s Comprehensive Approach to Mental Health placed the issue firmly on the European agenda\, the question now is: what comes next? \nAs part of European Mental Health Week 2026\, we are bringing together Members of the European Parliament\, EU institutions\, and civil society to reflect on progress and explore the path forward. \nThis event will look at what was accomplished and focus on the need for a coordinated\, rights-based EU Mental Health Strategy. One that prioritises prevention\, tackles inequalities\, and ensures access to quality\, community-based care. \n📅 5 May 2026\n📍 European Parliament\n👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eB9Sbms2 \nAt a time of growing social and political challenges\, no Member State can face mental health alone. Join us to discuss how Europe can move forward. Stronger Together.
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/emhw-event-at-the-european-parliament/
LOCATION:European Parliament
CATEGORIES:Mental Health Europe
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260506T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260506T114000
DTSTAMP:20260422T124642
CREATED:20260414T103820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T075233Z
UID:10000073-1778065200-1778067600@www.mentalhealtheurope.org
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:20260506T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T124642
CREATED:20260414T094555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T072859Z
UID:10000058-1778067000-1778068800@www.mentalhealtheurope.org
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:20260422T124642
CREATED:20260414T124025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T122924Z
UID:10000079-1778077800-1778085000@www.mentalhealtheurope.org
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:20260506T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260506T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T124642
CREATED:20260414T104134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T124219Z
UID:10000074-1778086800-1778090400@www.mentalhealtheurope.org
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. \n  \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:20260422T124642
CREATED:20260414T123718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T123718Z
UID:10000078-1778086800-1778090400@www.mentalhealtheurope.org
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. \n  \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:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T124642
CREATED:20260414T094458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T094458Z
UID:10000060-1778094000-1778101200@www.mentalhealtheurope.org
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:20260422T124642
CREATED:20260413T130753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T160406Z
UID:10000059-1778094000-1778104800@www.mentalhealtheurope.org
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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