World Health Mental Day 2023
This year’sWorld Mental Health Daywas observed on 10th October 2023 with WHO choosing the theme of mental health as a universal human right.
Read 'World Mental Health Day 2023 - A report on EPFA's participation'.
World Mental Health Day conference:
An EU comprehensive approach that prioritises sound mental health for all
Mental health is an integral part of public health. Over the past 25 years, the European Commissionhas supported actions and projects to improve people’s mental health in the EU and beyondincluding the new comprehensive approach to mental health which was published this year. To mark World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2023, the European Commission held a half-day,high-level conference in Brussels, hosted by Stella Kyriakides, European Commissionerfor Health and Food Safety.
Read more on European Commission website
European Commission stakeholder event on the new EU approach to mental health: EFPA participates
September 21, 2023
The European Commission Comprehensive Approach to Mental Health process got back in action forthe Autumn on Thursday 21st September 2023 with an event, attended by EFPA, focused on howstakeholders can help implement the Commission's recently updated mental health policy.
Read more about the new Comprehensive Approach to Mental Health strategy in the EFPA newsroom
EFPA responds to President von der Leyen’s September 2023 State of the Union address
September13, 2023
On 13 September 2023 in Strasbourg European Commission President Ursula von der Leyendelivered a Stateof the Union address which highlighted some of the European Commission'scurrent prioritiesThe address featured a number of themes including a strong emphasis on the need to addressclimate change, the importance of providing support in relation to the war in Ukraine and the needto be mindful of the effects of Artificial Intelligence on European society.
Read more about EFPA’s response in the EFPA newsroom
Read about the Mental Health Europe reaction:
Is the European Commission done with mental health?
In her fourth State of the Union (SOTEU) address on 13 September, President Ursula von derLeyen failed to address the still very critical issue of (mental) health within the European Union. Whilst MHE supported the emphasis on social issues and gender equality in thespeech, we noted the absence of attention to mental health in the post-pandemic andpolycrisis era, despite worsening mental health indicators. Our reaction highlighted the EU'sprevious commitment to mental health and its comprehensive approach announced in June2023 but stressed the need for a more defined, long-term action plan. MHE called forelevating mental health as a top EU priority, emphasising its importance for the well-being of EU citizens, social justice and global competitiveness.
Read more about theMental Health Europe(MHE) reaction here
Second WHO Symposium on the Future of Health Systems in a Digital Era in the WHO European Region
September 8, 2023 . Porto, Portugal
Taking place in Porto, Portugal and online on 5-6 September 2023, the Second WHO Symposium on the Future of Health Systems in a Digital Era in the WHO European Region (1) centred on the integration of digital technologies into healthcare systems and their potential impact on healthcare delivery, accessibility, and quality.
The event addressed practice, policy and regulatory considerations related to the digital transformation of health systems, including in relation to mental health.
Read more on the EFPA newsroom
Notice nature to improve your mental health and encourage conservation
July 27, 2023
The European Commission highlights the positive impact of nature on mental health and conservation efforts. Engaging with nature is promoted as a means to enhance well-being while fostering a sense of responsibility towards environmental preservation. The initiative aims to raise awareness about the interconnectedness of mental health and nature conservation.
Read more on the EFPA newsroom
EFPA co-signs letter to EPSCO Council for action on mental health
July 26, 2023
EFPA was happy to join with the European Brain Council, the European College of Neuropharmacology, EUFAMI, the European Psychiatric Association, the Federation of Neuroscience Societies and GAMIAN Europe in a joint letter to the Minister of Health of Spain, Dr. José Manuel Miñones Conde, regarding the Informal Ministerial Meeting EPSCO (Health) focusing on improving mental health in the EU.
The letter expresses support for the European Commission's recent initiative titled 'A comprehensive approach to mental health,' released on June 7, 2023 which EFPA has responded to. It highlights that one in four people in Europe face mental health issues and that there are unmet needs for mental healthcare despite available interventions. The letter calls for a holistic and inclusive approach to mental health due to its impact on well-being.
EU unveils new comprehensive approach on mental health
June 6,2023
As part of its work to build a strong European Health Union, the Commission is marking the beginning of a new EU approach on mental health. Marianne Takki, doctor of public health and Deputy Head of Unit for disease prevention and health promotion, tells us more.
Read more on European Commission website here
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