Vision, Mission, Goals

A Shared Vision

EXPAND, The European Immuno-neuropsychiatric Association and The Expand Foundation share a vision of a future in which children, adolescents and adults with immune-mediated behavior and neuropsychiatric conditions obtain a timely diagnosis from informed, compassionate providers. A future in which they receive individualized, integrated and transdisciplinary treatment regardless of their age or where  they live.  A future that includes access to additional services necessary for patients and their families to support an optimal recovery.

 

EXPAND, The European Immuno-neuropsychiatric Association

Mission:

The mission of EXPAND, The European Immuno-neuropsychiatric Association is to optimize outcomes for patients and their families affected by immune-mediated neuro, psychiatric and mood/behavior diseases and disorders; enhance the ability of medical and mental healthcare providers to effectively treat their patients; and optimize resources spent on care by promoting the use of best practices.

Goals:

EXPAND’s goals include 1) creating true centers of expertise within Europe; 2) stimulating scientific research; 3) establishing patient registries; and 4) providing scientific and medical education and information for the benefit of patients, caregivers, professionals and organizations within Europe through a structured program utilizing existing national and European platforms.

Meet our member organizations here .

Meet our Board here.

Meet the Scientific and Medical Advisory Board here.

 

The EXPAND Foundation

Mission:

The mission of The EXPAND Foundation is to support the goals and objectives of EXPAND, the European Immuno-neuropsychiatric Association.

Goals:

To fulfill its mission, The EXPAND Foundation will raise funds and provide expertise in support of the association’s projects.

Meet our Board here.