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Once per month open lectures in the mental health sector. With the collaboration of a Day Center (PEPSAEE) (which offers it's space) KINAPSI is organizing once per month open discussions with the participation of psychiatrists, psychologist, lawyers, art therapists etc

During September we organized a free 3 days holiday (including meals) with the collaboration of the city of Athens, in a camp by the sea. Members and their siblings had time to spend time together and have fun.

Once per month the association of siblings of people with mental health problems offers to it's members to have the experience of a cultural event. We encourage our members and their siblings, if this is possible to join museum guided tours, theatrical pieces, dance etc. In 2011 we visited the new Acropolis museum, two theaters, a planetarium (Eugenidio Foundation).

The association KINAPSI organizes a free of charge therapy group for siblings twice per month. This group was organized with the collaboration of another day center called ANELIXI. Every second Wednesday in Athens (Neos Cosmos) two psychologists offered sessions with psycho-education elements particularly for siblings of people with mental health problems.

KINAPSI is planning with the collaboration of mental health user's Association “Autoekprosopisi” and other organizations the creation of an Advocacy Center for mental health users and their families. For this project members of KINAPSI board had several meetings with the Minister of Health (Head of Mental Health Sector)

Members of the Board of KINAPSI visited 2 main big Psychiatric Hospitals in Athens (DAFNI and Dromokaitio) and had the opportunity to talk with their director, and scientific board. The discussion was for evaluation of their services and possibility for common projects. (the idea of an internet cafe inside the hospital).

A grant for 4 members to learn the English language in collaboration with the British Embassy in Athens.

Finally we organized several social events in order to share experiences since many siblings find it really hard to get involved in therapy and other educational activities.

Katerina Angeli receives the Europeran Best Practice Award from GAMIAN federation

All our monthly activities can be found in www.kinapsi.gr