EEAG Allies Group - Expression of Interest Form 

This form is for people who want to join the Allies Group of the Global Mental Health Action Network's (GMHAN) Expert by Experience Action Group (EEAG) on the Deinstitutionalisation of Mental Health Care.

The EEAG is led by people with lived experience of institutionalisation. The Allies Group brings together professionals, policymakers, researchers, organisations, faith and community leaders, and others who share the EEAG's mission: ending institutionalisation and advancing rights-based, person-centred, community-based mental health care.

Allies act as bridges between the EEAG and the professional, institutional and community stakeholders they belong to. They open doors, build understanding within their own communities, and create space for experts by experience to lead. The Allies Group works in support of the EEAG's priorities, guided by the principle of "nothing about us without us."

If you have lived experience of institutionalisation directly or as a family member or caregiver, you are warmly invited to apply to the EEAG itself. You are also welcome to join the Allies Group if you prefer.

For more information, please read the Allies Group's interim terms of reference: [link].

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Section 1 - Personal and Contact Information
Full name *
Email Address *
Country of Residence *
Organisation or Affiliation (if any):  *
Role or Job Title *
GMHAN membership status (Joining GMHAN is free) *
Which of the following best describes you *
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Which region(s) does your work focus on? 

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Section 2 - Your connection to Deinstitutionalisation

What is your connection to deinstitutionalisation or rights-based mental health care?  

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Please briefly describe any current or past work on mental health reform, disability rights, human rights or community-based care.

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Do you currently work for, or receive funding from, any organisation that operates institutional mental health settings (e.g., a psychiatric hospital, long-stay facility, residential care home or prayer camp)?

This does not exclude you. Many allies work to reform institutions from the inside. It helps us manage conflicts of interest transparently.

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If you answered "Yes" above, please briefly describe *
Section 3 - Interest and Motivation

Why do you want to join the EEAG Allies Group?

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What does being a good ally to people with lived experience of institutionalisation mean to you? 

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How do you see yourself contributing to the EEAG’s aims of promoting rights-based, person-centred, community-based mental health care and ending harmful practices of institutionalisation?  *
Section 4 - Skills, Resources and Networks
Which areas could you support?  *
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Are you connected to any local, national, or global networks working on mental health, disability rights, or human rights? If yes, please list them. *

Do you have access to decision-makers, platforms or opportunities that could amplify EEAG members' voices (e.g., speaking slots, consultations, publications, funding calls)? If yes, please briefly describe.

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How else do you see yourself contributing to the Allies Group and the EEAG? 
Section 5 - Community & Peer Engagement 

A core role of allies is to act as bridges, engaging their own professional and community networks from the inside and opening doors for experts by experience to lead the conversation.

Which stakeholder communities could you engage that you are a part of?  *
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What is your standing within that community (e.g., membership of a professional body, office held, teaching or editorial role)?

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What concerns or resistance do you expect your community to raise about deinstitutionalisation?

This helps the EEAG anticipate objections and prepare its advocacy.

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In what ways would you be willing to engage your community?

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Section 6 - Participation 

The Allies Group will meet virtually approximately once every month and may require occasional preparation between meetings. Are you able to commit to this level of participation?

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Do you require any accessibility accommodations to participate in virtual meetings and activities? (e.g., interpretation, captioning, technical support) *

Are you happy to be publicly listed as a member of the Allies Group (e.g., on the GMHAN website)?

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How did you hear about the Allies Group?

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Section 6 – Agreement

By submitting this form, I confirm that:


I am committed to contributing to the Allies Group's objectives in line with its Terms of Reference and the GMHAN Code of Conduct.

I understand that the Allies Group exists to support the EEAG, and that its priorities and public positions are led by experts by experience.

I understand that my role is not to speak on behalf of EEAG members. Where possible, I will create opportunities for experts by experience to engage directly.

I will not share, quote or use the stories or personal information of EEAG members without their explicit consent.

I will follow GMHAN's safeguarding policy in all interactions with EEAG members.

I will declare any conflicts of interest that arise during my participation.

I consent to my data being used for the purpose of Allies Group membership selection and coordination.

I understand that to join this Group I need to be a GMHAN member. Membership is free and open to everyone.

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