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

From May 4-6 2022, Athens will host the 9th IOPTMH CONFERENCE. Its theme will be Physiotherapy in mental health; what’s next?

The conference is organised by the International Organization of Physical Therapy in Mental Health (IOPTMH), which is subgroup of the World Confederation of Physiotherapy (WCPT / official consultant of the United Nations & the World Health Organization) in collaboration with the Panhellenic Physiotherapists Association / Scientific section "Physiotherapy in mental health" and is held for the first time in Greece. For more information please visit the site: https://www.ioptmh2022.com/

The conference, which will be held in a hybrid manner (physical presence & online) in full harmonization with the Ministerial Decisions and the current Health Protocols for the holding of conferences, is under the auspices of the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Region and the Municipality of Athens while the President of the World Physiotherapy Organization will participate, among others, as a Keynote speaker and will address a greeting. More than 250 Health Professionals from all over the world have participated in the conference.

The cost  for participating is  350 euros. This cost covers the same privileges for the participants with physical and/or online presence and includes

• Access to the conference proceedings and workshops throughout the conference and the Live streaming platform

• Eligibility to offer coffee and light lunch (for attendees with physical presence )

• Sending a certificate of attendance and e-book

HOW TO REGISTER

Please visit the online registration form by clicking on the following link: https://www.research.net/r/GZ39C8Y

The registration amount can be paid only in one of the following banks

PIRAEUS BANK Bank Account Number: 6856 1419 88712 IBAN: GR11 0171 856000 6856 1419 88712 Swift Code / BIC: PIRBGRAA Account Holder: Alpha Public Relations & Integrated Marketing S.A

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To consider the registration as valid, it is MANDATORY the proof of deposit to be sent to the conference secretariat at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The registration will be completed as soon as you receive a reply email from the organizing company up to 5 days after sending the transaction receipt. The cancellation and refund policy is the same as indicated on the registration website https://www.ioptmh2022.com / registration /

We hope to have your participation.

Conference website: https://www.ioptmh2022.com/

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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.