The exact title of the Special File is as follows:
« Voices of Patients and Their Families in Europe »
The issue will include introductory articles such as :
- GAMIAN-Europe: Who we are, what we do, and our vision...
- EUFAMI: Who we are, what we do, and our vision...
- Cooperation and collaboration between the EPA, GAMIAN-Europe and EUFAMI
In addition, we are calling all National Psychiatric Associations to provide short articles highlighting the situation in their respective countries. These may include:
- Information on the presence (or absence) of national or local patient and family organisations
- Names, objectives, founding years, contact details, websites, and main activities of such organisations
- A brief overview of any collaboration or relationship between the NPA and these organisations (or the lack thereof)
Lastly, we would also warmly welcome additional articles authored directly by representatives or presidents of national or local patient and family organisations.
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We hope to receive as many contributions as possible by Friday, 22 August. We believe that this Special File will inspire many individuals and organisations throughout Europe and put a step forward towards better service for all...
Sincerely,
Andrea Fiorillo, EPA President - Eka Chkonia, EPA-Council of NPAs, Chair, Steering Committee - Péter Kéri, GAMIAN Europe President - Åsa Konradsson–Geuken, EUFAMI President, President of the Swedish Schizophrenia Association
Simavi Vahip, Editor-in-chief, InterACT, Newsletter of the Council of NPAs