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20 years of ABSG: Working together for mental health

The Mental Health Action Alliance is celebrating its 20th anniversary: Under the anniversary motto ‘20 years together for mental health’, you can expect a diverse programme with exciting ideas and discussions on the future direction of anti-stigma work in Germany. Participants include stigma researcher Prof. Georg Schomerus from Leipzig, sociologist and author Laura Wiesböck from Vienna, health policy expert Dr. Kirsten Kappert-Gonther, as well as representatives from the Federal Ministry of Health and those affected and their families. Presenter and author Sonja Koppitz will guide you through the programme.

The event addresses professionals, representatives from politics and the media, as well as affected individuals and their families.

Programme:
3:30 p.m.: Doors open

4:00 p.m.: Opening and welcome address
Prof. Dr. Euphrosyne Gouzoulis-Mayfrank

4:10 p.m.: Welcome address
Federal Minister of Health Nina Warken (invited)

4:20 p.m.: Antistigma Research 2.0
Prof. Dr. Georg Schomerus

4:40 p.m.: Congratulations and best wishes
on the 20th anniversary of the ABSG

4:50 p.m.: Mental health as a social media trend
Laura Wiesböck

5:15 p.m.: 20 years of anti-stigma – what’s next?
Panel discussion with audience participation
Dr Raoul Borbé
Teresa Enke
Dr Kirsten Kappert-Gonther
Kristina Meyer-Estorf
Prof. Dr Georg Schomerus
Laura Wiesböck

6:15 p.m.: Musical finale
Singing Shrinks

6:30 p.m.: Reception with culinary accompaniment

8:00 p.m.: End of event

The registration deadline is 15 April 2026. Places are limited.