The MEP Alliance for Mental Health calls on the Commission to respond favourably and swiftly to the invitation to propose a comprehensive EU Mental Health Strategy, as put forward by the EPSCO Council Conclusions on the Economy of Well-being, adopted on 24 October 2019.
The Alliance warmly welcomes this invitation as it comes at a time of a decreasing EU-level focus on mental health – at a time when this topic should be considered a health priority.
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The Lancet Psychiatry Journal published on 7 December, 2023 its position paper “Psychopharmacology in Chilrden and Adolescents : Unmet needs and opportunities”. It focuses on psychopharmacology in children and adolescents, discussing the unmet needs and opportunities in this area, highlighting current challenges and potential advancements in treating mental health conditions.
In a landmark decision, the Council of the European Union has approved a set of comprehensive conclusions on mental health, marking a significant step forward in the EU’s approach to this critical issue.
As part of the Peer Support Project, GAMIAN-Europe hosted its second workshop on the 15th of November, 2023, focusing on the essential aspects of peer support, training, and supervision, highlighting their significance in mental health care.