We are the first global organisation dedicated to empowering the voices of persons with lived experience.
GMHPN PLEDGE ...

"We commit to respect and embrace the diversity among our fellow peers. Throughout our interactions and engagement with each other, we will at all times be mindful of our differences when we act and react, and how we communicate verbally and non-verbally. Our differences come in many forms, from the communities where we live, learn and work; the language/s we speak; the culture that we grew up with and live by; to the religion or spirituality that we practice. These differences makes us unique individuals whose diversity we will celebrate, teach to and learn from our fellow peers."

VISION

Strengthening and empowering the voices of persons with lived experience worldwide to inspire respect and acknowledgement of their experiences, views, and opinions throughout the global mental health sector and around the world.

​VALUES

COLLABORATION
Working together with all stakeholders involved to affect the desired change

EXPERT BY EXPERIENCE
The views, opinions, and experiences of persons with lived experience should guide change within the Global Mental Health sector

AIMS

  • To develop global leadership of lived experience;
  • To create a platform where persons with lived experience can share their views, perceptions, and experiences;
  • To connect mental health care user groups and movements globally to form a community of experts by experience and who are empowered to self-advocate and advocate on a broader and global scale;
  • To become the first truly globally represented lived experience organisation in the world, who are instrumental in driving change and transformation, in every country.

What our members say about the best part of being involved in the GMHPN

Our members provide for diverse lived experience perspectives and specific skills and expertise in a wide range of areas in global mental health - aspiring to leave no one behind

REGIONAL COORDINATORS

Regional Coordinators are appointed to fulfill a monitoring and evaluation mechanism within the GMHPN, and to streamline communications between the Executive Committees and Global Office.

OUR COUNTRY LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE

Members are appointed by the Global Office after an extensive application and review process, and serve a two-year term. Members can then apply to be an Honorary Mentor after completion of their term. Up to five representatives are appointed per country.

 Our Mentors

Our mentorship programme benefits the mentor, the mentee and the Organisation by driving increased engagement, empowerment, skills and leadership development amongst members. 

Our Honorary Members

We award our members who served a full 2-year term on the Committee with Honorary Membership in recognition for their commitment and dedication to the work of the GMHPN and tireless efforts to improve the lives of persons with lived experience of mental health conditions.