Mental Health Europe
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Largest independent #mentalhealth NGO in Europe 🚀🇪🇺 | We stand up for #humanrights, fight stigma & advocate for better care
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To mark the UN International Day of Care and Support on 29th of October, the European Care Alliance urges the EU to earmark dedicated funding for care and support services in the next EU long-term budget.
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#CareAndSupport #EUCareStrategy #SocialEurope
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#CareAndSupport #EUCareStrategy #SocialEurope
October 29, 2025 at 10:51 AM
To mark the UN International Day of Care and Support on 29th of October, the European Care Alliance urges the EU to earmark dedicated funding for care and support services in the next EU long-term budget.
Read more 👉 coface-eu.org/european-car...
#CareAndSupport #EUCareStrategy #SocialEurope
Read more 👉 coface-eu.org/european-car...
#CareAndSupport #EUCareStrategy #SocialEurope
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Our Board Member Kristijan Grđan addressed @coe.int during the launch of the Recommendation on Equal Rights for Intersex Persons!
He stated that our movements share the fight to end non-consensual medical interventions.
Withdrawal of additional protocol for Oviedo Convention must follow!
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He stated that our movements share the fight to end non-consensual medical interventions.
Withdrawal of additional protocol for Oviedo Convention must follow!
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October 28, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Our Board Member Kristijan Grđan addressed @coe.int during the launch of the Recommendation on Equal Rights for Intersex Persons!
He stated that our movements share the fight to end non-consensual medical interventions.
Withdrawal of additional protocol for Oviedo Convention must follow!
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He stated that our movements share the fight to end non-consensual medical interventions.
Withdrawal of additional protocol for Oviedo Convention must follow!
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Europe needs to act
Risk factors like cost of living, ageing, and digitalisation are growing
A stronger EU vision on inclusion, housing, and fair work is essential
More from Eurofound's Hans Dubois
🔗 https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/europe-needs-to-act-hans-dubois-eurofound-guest-blog/
Risk factors like cost of living, ageing, and digitalisation are growing
A stronger EU vision on inclusion, housing, and fair work is essential
More from Eurofound's Hans Dubois
🔗 https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/europe-needs-to-act-hans-dubois-eurofound-guest-blog/
Europe Needs to Act - Hans Dubois Eurofound Guest Blog - Mental Health Europe
In this guest blog post, Hans Dubois (Senior Research Manager at Eurofound), explores his recent report on mental health and risk groups
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October 14, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Europe needs to act
Risk factors like cost of living, ageing, and digitalisation are growing
A stronger EU vision on inclusion, housing, and fair work is essential
More from Eurofound's Hans Dubois
🔗 https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/europe-needs-to-act-hans-dubois-eurofound-guest-blog/
Risk factors like cost of living, ageing, and digitalisation are growing
A stronger EU vision on inclusion, housing, and fair work is essential
More from Eurofound's Hans Dubois
🔗 https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/europe-needs-to-act-hans-dubois-eurofound-guest-blog/
Discrimination of those with lived experience of mental health fuels exclusion and worsens well-being 🫂
Tackling discrimination can and will improve mental health across Europe
🔗 https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/europe-needs-to-act-hans-dubois-eurofound-guest-blog/
Tackling discrimination can and will improve mental health across Europe
🔗 https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/europe-needs-to-act-hans-dubois-eurofound-guest-blog/
October 8, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Discrimination of those with lived experience of mental health fuels exclusion and worsens well-being 🫂
Tackling discrimination can and will improve mental health across Europe
🔗 https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/europe-needs-to-act-hans-dubois-eurofound-guest-blog/
Tackling discrimination can and will improve mental health across Europe
🔗 https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/europe-needs-to-act-hans-dubois-eurofound-guest-blog/
Communities are stronger when everyone has a voice 💬
At our Sonar-Cities training in Brussels last week, participants worked together to see how co-creation could address crisis preparedness and resilience
🔗 https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/mhe-hosts-co-creation-training-for-sonar-cities/
At our Sonar-Cities training in Brussels last week, participants worked together to see how co-creation could address crisis preparedness and resilience
🔗 https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/mhe-hosts-co-creation-training-for-sonar-cities/
MHE Hosts Co-creation Training for SONAR-Cities - Mental Health Europe
Building Resilient Cities Together: MHE Hosts Co-creation Training for SONAR-Cities On 1 October, Mental Health Europe (MHE) welcomed participants from across Europe to Brussels for the co-creation training of the […]
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October 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Communities are stronger when everyone has a voice 💬
At our Sonar-Cities training in Brussels last week, participants worked together to see how co-creation could address crisis preparedness and resilience
🔗 https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/mhe-hosts-co-creation-training-for-sonar-cities/
At our Sonar-Cities training in Brussels last week, participants worked together to see how co-creation could address crisis preparedness and resilience
🔗 https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/mhe-hosts-co-creation-training-for-sonar-cities/
Communities are stronger when everyone has a voice 💬
At our Sonar-Cities training in Brussels last week, participants worked together to see how co-creation could address crisis preparedness and resilience
🔗 https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/mhe-hosts-co-creation-training-for-sonar-cities/
At our Sonar-Cities training in Brussels last week, participants worked together to see how co-creation could address crisis preparedness and resilience
🔗 https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/mhe-hosts-co-creation-training-for-sonar-cities/
MHE Hosts Co-creation Training for SONAR-Cities - Mental Health Europe
Building Resilient Cities Together: MHE Hosts Co-creation Training for SONAR-Cities On 1 October, Mental Health Europe (MHE) welcomed participants from across Europe to Brussels for the co-creation training of the […]
www.mentalhealtheurope.org
October 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Communities are stronger when everyone has a voice 💬
At our Sonar-Cities training in Brussels last week, participants worked together to see how co-creation could address crisis preparedness and resilience
🔗 https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/mhe-hosts-co-creation-training-for-sonar-cities/
At our Sonar-Cities training in Brussels last week, participants worked together to see how co-creation could address crisis preparedness and resilience
🔗 https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/mhe-hosts-co-creation-training-for-sonar-cities/
🗣️ Discrimination is a public health risk
At the PACE, Kristijan Grđan of MHE highlighted how hate speech erodes social cohesion & harms wellbeing, calling for rejection of the Oviedo Protocol
More 👇
https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/kristijan-grdan-addresses-council-of-europe/
At the PACE, Kristijan Grđan of MHE highlighted how hate speech erodes social cohesion & harms wellbeing, calling for rejection of the Oviedo Protocol
More 👇
https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/kristijan-grdan-addresses-council-of-europe/
Mental Health Europe Advisor speaks to Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe - Mental Health Europe
Kristijan Grðan addressed the No Hate Parliamentary Alliance at the Council of Europe on “Addressing the mental health impact of hate speech and discrimination.”
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September 30, 2025 at 12:51 PM
🗣️ Discrimination is a public health risk
At the PACE, Kristijan Grđan of MHE highlighted how hate speech erodes social cohesion & harms wellbeing, calling for rejection of the Oviedo Protocol
More 👇
https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/kristijan-grdan-addresses-council-of-europe/
At the PACE, Kristijan Grđan of MHE highlighted how hate speech erodes social cohesion & harms wellbeing, calling for rejection of the Oviedo Protocol
More 👇
https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/kristijan-grdan-addresses-council-of-europe/
📅 Here's what's coming up in the next two weeks
European Health Forum Gastein will bring together key stakeholders to discuss European health policy
@gasteinforum.bsky.social
World Mental Health Day: Access to Services - Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies
#MentalHealth #Events #Policy
European Health Forum Gastein will bring together key stakeholders to discuss European health policy
@gasteinforum.bsky.social
World Mental Health Day: Access to Services - Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies
#MentalHealth #Events #Policy
September 26, 2025 at 10:09 AM
📅 Here's what's coming up in the next two weeks
European Health Forum Gastein will bring together key stakeholders to discuss European health policy
@gasteinforum.bsky.social
World Mental Health Day: Access to Services - Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies
#MentalHealth #Events #Policy
European Health Forum Gastein will bring together key stakeholders to discuss European health policy
@gasteinforum.bsky.social
World Mental Health Day: Access to Services - Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies
#MentalHealth #Events #Policy
At this year’s ECMH, Mental Health Europe Director Kadri Soova opened the event yesterday with a clear message: change is possible - but only if we act together.
#MentalHealthRights #EU4Health #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #ECMH25
#MentalHealthRights #EU4Health #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #ECMH25
September 11, 2025 at 7:36 AM
At this year’s ECMH, Mental Health Europe Director Kadri Soova opened the event yesterday with a clear message: change is possible - but only if we act together.
#MentalHealthRights #EU4Health #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #ECMH25
#MentalHealthRights #EU4Health #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #ECMH25
@eurofound.europa.eu new report provides data on mental health across the EU
It remains clear, better community and rights based care is crucial to European's mental health
We've been calling for a European Mental Health Strategy, this data reinforces the need for one
Full report: bit.ly/4pd3rD9
It remains clear, better community and rights based care is crucial to European's mental health
We've been calling for a European Mental Health Strategy, this data reinforces the need for one
Full report: bit.ly/4pd3rD9
September 9, 2025 at 10:19 AM
@eurofound.europa.eu new report provides data on mental health across the EU
It remains clear, better community and rights based care is crucial to European's mental health
We've been calling for a European Mental Health Strategy, this data reinforces the need for one
Full report: bit.ly/4pd3rD9
It remains clear, better community and rights based care is crucial to European's mental health
We've been calling for a European Mental Health Strategy, this data reinforces the need for one
Full report: bit.ly/4pd3rD9
📅 What's coming up next week?
💬 European Conference on Mental Health - with Mental Health Europe Director Kadri Soova taking part
⌛ Deadline: input to the public consultation on the new Action Plan for the European Pillar of Social Rights
📣 State of the European Union Address
💬 European Conference on Mental Health - with Mental Health Europe Director Kadri Soova taking part
⌛ Deadline: input to the public consultation on the new Action Plan for the European Pillar of Social Rights
📣 State of the European Union Address
September 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
📅 What's coming up next week?
💬 European Conference on Mental Health - with Mental Health Europe Director Kadri Soova taking part
⌛ Deadline: input to the public consultation on the new Action Plan for the European Pillar of Social Rights
📣 State of the European Union Address
💬 European Conference on Mental Health - with Mental Health Europe Director Kadri Soova taking part
⌛ Deadline: input to the public consultation on the new Action Plan for the European Pillar of Social Rights
📣 State of the European Union Address
🚨 Trump’s new exec order expands forced institutionalisation, criminalises homelessness, and rejects proven harm reduction and Housing First approaches
This isn’t safety, it’s punishment
The real danger is how such policies reinforce stigma, deepen marginalisation, and strip people of their rights
This isn’t safety, it’s punishment
The real danger is how such policies reinforce stigma, deepen marginalisation, and strip people of their rights
August 21, 2025 at 12:13 PM
🚨 Trump’s new exec order expands forced institutionalisation, criminalises homelessness, and rejects proven harm reduction and Housing First approaches
This isn’t safety, it’s punishment
The real danger is how such policies reinforce stigma, deepen marginalisation, and strip people of their rights
This isn’t safety, it’s punishment
The real danger is how such policies reinforce stigma, deepen marginalisation, and strip people of their rights
📣 The EU Commission is not withdrawing the Horizontal Equal Treatment Directive. Now it’s time for Member States to act.
🗨️ “Equality and mental health are inseparable, protecting one reinforces the other.” – Kadri Soova
🔗 Read our full reaction: bit.ly/44W7wUu
🗨️ “Equality and mental health are inseparable, protecting one reinforces the other.” – Kadri Soova
🔗 Read our full reaction: bit.ly/44W7wUu
July 31, 2025 at 11:09 AM
📣 The EU Commission is not withdrawing the Horizontal Equal Treatment Directive. Now it’s time for Member States to act.
🗨️ “Equality and mental health are inseparable, protecting one reinforces the other.” – Kadri Soova
🔗 Read our full reaction: bit.ly/44W7wUu
🗨️ “Equality and mental health are inseparable, protecting one reinforces the other.” – Kadri Soova
🔗 Read our full reaction: bit.ly/44W7wUu
📝 Mental Health Europe welcomes the Council Conclusions on youth mental health in the digital era but calls for stronger community support & regulation of harmful design.
Mental health is a right, online & offline.
🔗 bit.ly/4lpppjP
Mental health is a right, online & offline.
🔗 bit.ly/4lpppjP
June 25, 2025 at 2:06 PM
📝 Mental Health Europe welcomes the Council Conclusions on youth mental health in the digital era but calls for stronger community support & regulation of harmful design.
Mental health is a right, online & offline.
🔗 bit.ly/4lpppjP
Mental health is a right, online & offline.
🔗 bit.ly/4lpppjP
Did you know your workplace profoundly impacts mental well-being? As #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek continues, we're focusing on the link between healthy working conditions & a thriving mental state. The European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) recognises fair work as a fundamental right (Chapter II).
May 23, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Did you know your workplace profoundly impacts mental well-being? As #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek continues, we're focusing on the link between healthy working conditions & a thriving mental state. The European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) recognises fair work as a fundamental right (Chapter II).
Day five of #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek continues our focus on "Care for mental health, invest in social rights"! We have an incredible line-up of events for tomorrow (23 May) and throughout the weekend to finish:
May 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Day five of #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek continues our focus on "Care for mental health, invest in social rights"! We have an incredible line-up of events for tomorrow (23 May) and throughout the weekend to finish:
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European Mental Health Week
Theme: “Care for mental health, invest in social rights”
Roma face a mental health crisis caused by systemic poverty, discrimination & exclusion.
In Slovakia:
• 17.6% of Roma women suffer from depression
• Stress, hunger & housing instability are common
Theme: “Care for mental health, invest in social rights”
Roma face a mental health crisis caused by systemic poverty, discrimination & exclusion.
In Slovakia:
• 17.6% of Roma women suffer from depression
• Stress, hunger & housing instability are common
May 21, 2025 at 12:50 PM
European Mental Health Week
Theme: “Care for mental health, invest in social rights”
Roma face a mental health crisis caused by systemic poverty, discrimination & exclusion.
In Slovakia:
• 17.6% of Roma women suffer from depression
• Stress, hunger & housing instability are common
Theme: “Care for mental health, invest in social rights”
Roma face a mental health crisis caused by systemic poverty, discrimination & exclusion.
In Slovakia:
• 17.6% of Roma women suffer from depression
• Stress, hunger & housing instability are common
The world we live in is full of uncertainty. Financial pressures, social isolation, insecurities put pressure on all of us. We are calling for a different approach: "Lighten the Load". #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek
May 22, 2025 at 9:32 AM
The world we live in is full of uncertainty. Financial pressures, social isolation, insecurities put pressure on all of us. We are calling for a different approach: "Lighten the Load". #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek
Day four of #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek is PACKED! Here are the events happening tomorrow, Thursday 22 May:
May 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Day four of #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek is PACKED! Here are the events happening tomorrow, Thursday 22 May:
Yesterday's #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek event at the European Parliament was a powerful discussion on "Care for Mental Health, Invest in Social Rights"! 💡
May 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Yesterday's #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek event at the European Parliament was a powerful discussion on "Care for Mental Health, Invest in Social Rights"! 💡
Day 3 of #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek! Here is the agenda for today:
At 11:00 CEST, join GAMIAN-Europe for "Making Mental Health Visible: Data as a Tool for Rights." Discover how crucial data is for driving rights-based change and greater investment in mental health.
More info:
At 11:00 CEST, join GAMIAN-Europe for "Making Mental Health Visible: Data as a Tool for Rights." Discover how crucial data is for driving rights-based change and greater investment in mental health.
More info:
Making Mental Health Visible: Data as a Tool for Rights - Mental Health Europe
As part of EU Mental Health Week, we are launching two new dashboards — designed for ongoing updates to reflect Europe's evolving mental health landscape: One mapping the prevalence of mental health…
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May 21, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Day 3 of #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek! Here is the agenda for today:
At 11:00 CEST, join GAMIAN-Europe for "Making Mental Health Visible: Data as a Tool for Rights." Discover how crucial data is for driving rights-based change and greater investment in mental health.
More info:
At 11:00 CEST, join GAMIAN-Europe for "Making Mental Health Visible: Data as a Tool for Rights." Discover how crucial data is for driving rights-based change and greater investment in mental health.
More info:
On day two of #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek, we highlight a critical issue: inequalities and discrimination have a significant effect on mental health. The European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) is crucial to address these issues for a healthier Europe.
May 20, 2025 at 7:30 AM
On day two of #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek, we highlight a critical issue: inequalities and discrimination have a significant effect on mental health. The European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) is crucial to address these issues for a healthier Europe.
Gearing up for the 2nd day of #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek! Tomorrow, do not miss the European Parliament Intergroup on Mental Health first event (16:00-17:30 CEST) on this week's theme "Care for Mental Health, Invest in Social Rights." Info and registration to access the live stream: bit.ly/3EWh3R4
European Parliament Intergroup on Mental Health Event: Care for Mental Health, Invest in Social Rights - Mental Health Europe
Join us to engage in the discussion on the future of mental health in social policies and how these two policy agendas should advance together so we can thrive and flourish at every stage of life.
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May 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Gearing up for the 2nd day of #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek! Tomorrow, do not miss the European Parliament Intergroup on Mental Health first event (16:00-17:30 CEST) on this week's theme "Care for Mental Health, Invest in Social Rights." Info and registration to access the live stream: bit.ly/3EWh3R4
Welcome to European Mental Health Week! The theme this year is: "Care for mental health, invest in social rights." Today, we explore the crucial role of the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) in building mentally healthy societies. #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek
May 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Welcome to European Mental Health Week! The theme this year is: "Care for mental health, invest in social rights." Today, we explore the crucial role of the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) in building mentally healthy societies. #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek
European Mental Health Week 2025 starts in a few hours! Join 2 insightful events tomorrow:
Free webinar (10:00 CEST) on mental health and homelessness: bit.ly/4mhMaaF
In Brasov, Romania, multiple events this week on supporting vulnerable mental health: bit.ly/3SHGWao
#EuropeanMentalHealthWeek
Free webinar (10:00 CEST) on mental health and homelessness: bit.ly/4mhMaaF
In Brasov, Romania, multiple events this week on supporting vulnerable mental health: bit.ly/3SHGWao
#EuropeanMentalHealthWeek
May 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
European Mental Health Week 2025 starts in a few hours! Join 2 insightful events tomorrow:
Free webinar (10:00 CEST) on mental health and homelessness: bit.ly/4mhMaaF
In Brasov, Romania, multiple events this week on supporting vulnerable mental health: bit.ly/3SHGWao
#EuropeanMentalHealthWeek
Free webinar (10:00 CEST) on mental health and homelessness: bit.ly/4mhMaaF
In Brasov, Romania, multiple events this week on supporting vulnerable mental health: bit.ly/3SHGWao
#EuropeanMentalHealthWeek