Eucoms Network, in collaboration with the Global Mental Health Peer Network (GMHPN), proudly hosted on 28 June a webinar titled “Peer Expertise: Perspectives from Europe and Africa.” The event aimed to foster dialogue and share valuable insights on mental health from esteemed speakers representing Croatia, Norway, South Africa, and Uganda. This article highlights the key takeaways from the webinar, providing an overview of each speaker’s presentation and offering access to their PowerPoint presentations.
The webinar was moderated by Claudia Sartor (Deputy Chief Executive Officer at The Global Mental Health Peer Network) & René Keet (Chair of EUCOMS Network).
Speaker 1 from Norway: Torbjørn Mohn-Haugen (click for his LinkedIn profile)
Speaker 2 from Croatia: Vlatka Rocic-Petak
Presentation: Experience in developing a peer support network in a non-supportive environment
Speaker 3 from South Africa: Charlene Sunkel (Founder and CEO of Global Mental Health Peer Network)
Presentation: Experiential and monetary value of experts by experience
Speaker 4 from Uganda: Godfrey Kagaayi
Presentation: Anti-stigma community initiatives in the Ugandan context
We would like to express our gratitude to the esteemed speakers for their valuable contributions, which enriched the discussions on peer expertise in mental health. Their insights from diverse regions emphasized the importance of collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Eucoms Network and GMHPN remain committed to promoting mental health and fostering international cooperation in the field. Stay tuned for more informative events and resources to support mental well-being.
The webinar was live-streamed on our official YouTube channel, ensuring accessibility for a wider audience. If you missed the event or wish to rewatch it, you can access the full webinar recording at the following link:
Eucoms Network and GMHPN remain committed to promoting mental health and fostering international cooperation in the field. Stay tuned for more informative events and resources to support mental well-being.
And of course, a picture with the speakers right before the webinar went live:
