A great Transnational Partner Meeting took place in Avezzano, Italy, hosted by the Italian partner Leonardo Progetti Socialli Onlus , with the participation of all the additional partners:Iasis Amke Athens,  Budapest Association for International Sports and Enalmh - The European Network of Active Living for Mental Health.

Partners discussed about the implementation of the Semi-Marathons that will be implemented during April 2023 for promoting Mental Health awareness through sports within the Finish Line Project (PR. N. 101050668).

EPIONI organizes for the 3rd year the event "Caregivers and Depression". The event will take place on October
7, 2022 at 15:00 at the Amarilia Hotel in Vouliagmeni and will be broadcast online. ENALMH is one of the participant organizations.

"Caregivers and Depression" will host notable speakers. Psychiatrist Mr. Dimitrios Kontis will present the topic
"Caring for caregivers with depression". Psychiatrist Mr. Dimitrios Roukas will refer to the epidemiological data of
depression in Greece. Psychiatrist Mr. Dimos Dimelis will speak about suicide in depression.
Finally, Dr Kelly Panagiotopoulou will refer to the hidden depression of the caregiver and the director of the
European federation Eurocares Mr. Stecy Yghemonos will make a presentation on the topic "European Care
Strategy and Informal Caregivers"

The conference is under the auspices of the Office of the European Parliament in Greece, the Region of Attica,
the Municipality of Vari - Voula - Vouliagmeni and the Hellenic Psychiatric Association and is held in association
with mental health organizations from Greece.

Link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82634492233

 

 

                                                                     MENTAL WELLBEING IN SMEs

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The “Mental Wellbeing in SMEs” project responds to the specific needs of employees and managers/owners of SMEs by designing and making available tailor-made resources, tools, and strategies to prevent and contrast work-related stress and the negative mental health impact of working conditions.

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Tomas Soucek has become patron of sport - public awareness event

One game, one soul. This is the motto of an international public awareness event, a football tournament (not only) for people with mental health problems called EASI CUP 2022, which will take place from 11 to 15 July in Pelhřimov. At the same time, a Facebook awareness campaign begins in February, which aims to reach the general public. It will inform about mental health problems, where to seek support in case of mental health problems, but also about the positive impact of exercise and sport on our mental health. One of the best Czech footballers of today, the captain of the Czech national team, the key player of West Ham United and a native of Havlíčkův Brod, Tomáš Souček, took over the patronage of this event. EASI CUP 2022 is organizing the FOKUS Vysočina, which provides comprehensive care for people with mental health problems in the Vysočina region, as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations. The international umbrella organizations EASI and ENALMH are also collaborating on the event.

"We are very pleased that the patronage of this important event was taken over by Tomáš Souček, an excellent footballer, person, but also a native of Vysočina. It's a great example of how professionals can support such an important sport and public awareness event. It sends a positive message to the whole community, "comments Jan Drobný, event manager and vice president of ENALMH.

Tomáš Souček adds: “I am glad that I could to become a patron of EASI CUP 2022, which is also held in the region where I grew up. I believe that such as project can help people with mental health problems to feel better in society, but they will also help dispel the myths associated with their mental health problems. Therefore, I recommend watching the EASI CUP 2022 Facebook page, where a campaign will run, in which professional athletes, mental health professionals, but also people with experience with mental health problems, who can be very inspiring in many respects for all of us, will present themselves in short videos. "

"EASI CUP is an international football tournament for players with experience with mental health problems. Thanks to football, the differences between our handicaps are erased. During the game we are all passionate about scoring, succeeding, experiencing joy together with our team. Our worries and limitations are receding into the background. Sports and exercise help maintain our mental health and well-being. And that is the main message of the whole tournament and the whole event, "says Anna Šimonová, director of FOKUS Vysočina.

“The purpose of the event is to draw attention to the topic of mental health problems, which is still taboo in our society and burdened by many misconceptions and prejudices. At the same time, more and more people in the Europe are suffering from some form of mental health problems. According to the latest statistics, one in five people has experienced it,” summarises Alexandros Oikonomou, president of ENALMH.

The football tournament takes place from 11 to 15 July 2022 at the Pelhřimov football stadium. In addition to many domestic teams, foreign footballers will also present themselves. "The first officially registered foreign teams are, teams from Germany, Holland, England, Scotland, Slovakia, Norway Italy and Spain. The Facebook campaign will start from the middle of February, "adds Jan Drobný, the event's manager.

Greetings from the EΝΑLMH ΝetWork

If we were to sum up 2021 in three words, it'd be "what a ride"!

We went through problems and difficulties and managed to survive as a network. We have successfully completed our main project INALMΗ  and managed to join new European projects, and we plan new project submissions in view of the new call for proposals in March 2022

We believe that 2022 will be even more exciting for ΕΝΑLΜΗ  as we continue to expand. Stay tuned!

Last but not least, we wish you a happy New Year with your loved ones.

Thank you for being a part of our Network

Best Regards

For  the  ENALMH / Network

The The Board of Directors

Magda Tsolaki

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Launch of the Journal of Physiotherapy in Mental Health: Vol. 1, No. 1 (November 2024)

The European Network of Active Living for Mental Health (ENALMH) is proud to announce the launch of Volume 1, Issue 1 of the Journal of Physiotherapy in Mental Health, published in November 2024. This landmark issue represents a significant step forward in advancing the knowledge, research, and practices at the intersection of physiotherapy and mental health across Europe and beyond. 

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