GLOBAL MENTAL HEALTH PEER NETWORK

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Join us for the 7th Global Mental Health Summit, taking place in the vibrant city of Cape Town, South Africa, 10-12 November 2025.
This premier event will bring together renowned experts and thought leaders from around the world to engage in critical discussions on the current state of mental health and chart a course for the future. With a focus on addressing challenges and exploring innovative solutions, this Summit promises to be a catalyst for meaningful change.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with leading minds in the field and contribute to shaping the global mental health agenda. Block your diaries now to secure your space at this transformative event!

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The Global Mental Health Peer Network in partnership with Stellenbosch University, as part of a coalition of key global stakeholders for the Countdown Global Mental Health 2030 initiative, is conducting an online survey to understand the experiences and perspectives of 1) individuals with lived experience of a mental health condition 2) family/carers and 3) mental health professionals.

Collaborating with specialist Mental Health Economists, the Global Mental Health Peer Network (GMHPN) is leading an initiative to accelerate progress in the equitable remuneration and compensation of lived experience expertise in global mental health, with funding support generously provided by Kokoro and Vitol Foundation. Aim is to develop a fair, reasonable, and evidence-based model informing global remuneration practices for lived experience expertise. This unique expertise is provided to a range of global mental health stakeholders and sectors, accounting for the diversity of contexts and roles increasingly necessitated in global mental health policy, practice, advocacy and research initiatives.

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

We provide a safe and engaging communication and engagement platform for people with lived experience from diverse backgrounds

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

We pride ourselves for taking equality in every aspect serious and make sure that our global representation reflects equality in gender, sexual identity, race, age group, demographic, etc.

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

Reflecting on the GMHPN journey ...

What are we up to ...

From Recognition to Realisation: An evidence-based model for equitable compensation of Lived Experience expertise in Global Mental Health

We extend an invitation to GMHPN Members and Fellow Peer Experts By Experience, as well as Organisations and Entities to participate in this initiative by completing an anonymous electronic survey.

Your input will contribute essential data for determining model parameters and promoting fair and ethical remuneration practices for lived experience expertise.

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