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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.
Read more π coface-eu.org/european-car...
#CareAndSupport #EUCareStrategy #SocialEurope
On the left, EDF Board member Kristijan GrΔan speaking in a panel. He is wearing a yellow tie and is flanked by people. A sign interpreter is interpreting in a picture-in-picture setting on the bottom right
Our Board Member Kristijan GrΔan 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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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
π https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/europe-needs-to-act-hans-dubois-eurofound-guest-blog/
Europe needs to strengthen resilience by improving living and working conditions, and enhanced employment and social inclusion.
Discrimination of those with lived experience of mental health fuels exclusion and worsens well-being π«
Tackling discrimination can and will improve mental health across Europe
π https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/europe-needs-to-act-hans-dubois-eurofound-guest-blog/
Communities are stronger when everyone has a voice π¬
At our Sonar-Cities training in Brussels last week, participants worked together to see how co-creation could address crisis preparedness and resilience
π https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/mhe-hosts-co-creation-training-for-sonar-cities/
Communities are stronger when everyone has a voice π¬
At our Sonar-Cities training in Brussels last week, participants worked together to see how co-creation could address crisis preparedness and resilience
π https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/mhe-hosts-co-creation-training-for-sonar-cities/
π£οΈ Discrimination is a public health risk
At the PACE, Kristijan GrΔan of MHE highlighted how hate speech erodes social cohesion & harms wellbeing, calling for rejection of the Oviedo Protocol
More π
https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/kristijan-grdan-addresses-council-of-europe/
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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
At this yearβs 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
@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
What's coming up next week?
European Conference on Mental Health, speaking Kadri Soova, Director Mental Health Europe, Antwerp, September 10 to 12
Deadline for input to the public consultation on the new Action Plan for the European Pillar of Social Rights September 10
State of the European Union Address Brussels September 10
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What's coming up next week?
π¬ European Conference on Mental Health - with Mental Health Europe Director Kadri Soova taking part
β Deadline: input to the public consultation on the new Action Plan for the European Pillar of Social Rights
π£ State of the European Union Address
these policies push societyβs most vulnerable - the real victims of a society that has failed them - further to the margins
Letβs face it, this approach does not work But we know what does: Housing First, community-based mental health support, Harm reduction and rights-based care, and Inclusion
Europe can PAVE A better way. By protecting the human rights of all people, and Investing in care, housing, and solidarity Find out how
The European Union is currently developing an Anti-Poverty Strategy (APS) with a focus on housing. To truly end poverty and homelessness, this strategy must put mental health at its core. Because dignity, housing, and mental well-being go hand in hand.
π Europe must not follow this path!
Instead, Europe can pave a better way - by investing in housing, care, dignity, and inclusion. To truly end poverty and homelessness, mental health must be at the heart of EU anti-poverty and housing strategy
#MentalHealth #Rights
@feantsa.bsky.social
Trump is punishing Homelessness and Mental Distress
In July 2025, President Trump continued his assault on basic human rights. This time, Trump targeted people affected by homelessness and mental distress by signing an executive order that: Expands forced institutionalisation, Criminalises homelessness, and Rejects harm reduction and Housing First
Instead of addressing structural issues, Trump frames people experiencing poverty, homelessness, or mental health ISSUES as a danger - not as human beings.
HOMELESSNESS IS NOT A CRIME The real danger to society is the political choice to: gut social programs, punish rather than care, and reinforce stigma MENTAL HEALTH IS NOT A CRIME
π¨ Trumpβs new exec order expands forced institutionalisation, criminalises homelessness, and rejects proven harm reduction and Housing First approaches
This isnβt safety, itβs punishment
The real danger is how such policies reinforce stigma, deepen marginalisation, and strip people of their rights
π£ The EU Commission is not withdrawing the Horizontal Equal Treatment Directive. Now itβs time for Member States to act.
π¨οΈ βEquality and mental health are inseparable, protecting one reinforces the other.β β Kadri Soova
π Read our full reaction: bit.ly/44W7wUu
π 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.
π bit.ly/4lpppjP
Our #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek policy brief urges proactive measures: an EU directive on psychosocial risks, organisational changes to reduce stressors, & policies supporting inclusion & work-life balance. Healthier work benefits everyone. Learn more: bit.ly/PBMHE25 #EPSR #SocialRights
This isn't just about physical safety; it's the psychosocial environment. Excessive workload, lack of autonomy, or a negative culture are psychosocial risks. Conversely, inclusive workplaces prioritising well-being foster purpose & belonging. #MentalHealth
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).
What an extraordinary #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek it has been! We extend our deepest gratitude to every organisation, partner, and individual who shared their events with us. Your engagement is invaluable πͺ
Read more about the European Mental Health Week: bit.ly/EMHW25
#MentalHealth #SocialRights
Across The Border hosts "Healing while Helping Across The Border" (25 May, 12:00 - 13:00 CEST). This open online gathering is providing a space to address burnout, compassion fatigue, and share self-care strategies for sustaining well-being in high-impact roles.
β‘οΈ More info: bit.ly/3YV3Uyw
On 24 May, Recovery Colleges Portugal presents "A tua Mente, os teus Direitos | Your Mind, Your Rights" (Talk: 12:30 - 13:30 CEST). This local initiative includes an intergenerational talk on systemic inequalities and an interactive wellbeing tent.
β‘οΈ More info: bit.ly/44J3vD4
From 14:00 to 15:30 CEST on 23 May, AsociaΘia Choice hosts "Drugs, Rights, and Public Policy β Rethinking Substance Use and Mental Health Policy in Romania." This panel will discuss how drug policy in Romania affects mental health and human rights.
β‘οΈ More info: bit.ly/4k3HMuf
EPHA hosts "From Digital Strain to Digital Strength: Rethinking Burnout Prevention in Healthcare" (23 May, 12:30 - 13:00 CEST). This webinar explores how responsible digital innovation can help prevent burnout among healthcare professionals through systemic changes.
β‘οΈ More info: bit.ly/4jfEC5t
From 11:00 - 12:00 CEST on 23 May, join Roberta Esposito, PhD Researcher at the University of Pavia, for "Mental Health as a Public and Legal Concern. Beyond the Clinical Gaze. Who Cares?" This presentation will explore mental health beyond a medicalised perspective.
β‘οΈ Register: bit.ly/4mtli7x
In person in Athlone, Ireland, Involve Youth and Community Services hosts "No Shame β Traveller Youth Mental Health Event" (23 May, 9:00 - 15:30 IST). This event includes workshops on stigma and empathy.
β‘οΈ More info: bit.ly/4k3tc5X
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:
European Mental Health Week
Theme: βCare for mental health, invest in social rightsβ
Roma face a mental health crisis caused by systemic poverty, discrimination & exclusion.
In Slovakia:
β’ 17.6% of Roma women suffer from depression
β’ Stress, hunger & housing instability are common
Imagine if societies and governments used forward thinking social policies to help lift uncertainties and challenges away? Learn more about the theme of this European Mental Health Week βCare for mental health, invest in social rightsβ: bit.ly/EMHW25
β―#EuropeanMentalHealthWeek
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
We're incredibly thrilled by the sheer volume of vital conversations happening for #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek β be sure to join in: bit.ly/EMHW25
