Who we are
The Global Mental Health Peer Network (GMHPN) is an international organisation that builds capacity among people with lived experience of a mental health condition through empowerment, peer-to-peer mentorship and support.
The organisation has an established Experts by Experience Consultancy Services unit that is unique in that it involves ONLY persons with lived experience in the delivery of services, and ensure diverse perspectives within required contexts. |
What we do
As an international organisation for and run by persons with lived experience, we hold a wealth of expertise and power in diversity among our lived experience representatives.
We develop global lived experience leadership in mental health
Throughout our structures and online platforms, we provide a safe space where people with lived experience are able to express their views, opinions, perspectives and share their experiences.
Global Representation
GMHPN values:
- the voices and experiences of people with lived experience of a mental health condition
- ideals of empowerment, enablement and development
- meaningful and authentic inclusion and participation of persons with lived experience as key partners
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What are we up to ...
Exploring perspectives of stigma and discrimination among people with lived experience of mental health conditions: a co-produced qualitative study
Our Founder/CEO, Charlene Sunkel and colleagues, published this paper on "Exploring perspectives of stigma and discrimination among people with lived experience of mental health conditions: a co-produced qualitative study" in eClinicalMedicine, Volume 70, April 2024, 102509. |