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

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! 1/2

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/

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/

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/

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/

🗣️ 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/

📅 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 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

@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 - 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

📣 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

📝 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

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:

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

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:

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:

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

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

European Mental Health Week (May 19-25) kicks off tomorrow! Let's shift our perspective: investing in mental health isn't just a social and human rights imperative – it's also a smart economic move for resilient societies. #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek

European Mental Health Week (May 19-25): "Care for mental health, invest in social rights." It's crucial to reflect on how we understand mental health.

Get ready 📣 European Mental Health Week 2025 starts Monday, May 19. This year, we're focusing on a vital theme: "Care for mental health, invest in social rights." See the calendar: bit.ly/EMHW25 #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek #MentalHealth #EPSR

💼 We're #hiring at Mental Health Europe! We're recruiting a Policy Officer to help shape EU mental health policy and strengthen rights-based approaches across Europe. Excited to work with a passionate team based in Brussels? Apply now 👇 🔗 www.mentalhealtheurope.org/mental-healt...

Join us for a key European Mental Health Week event at 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭! 📅 May 20, 16:00-17:30 CEST: "Care for Mental Health, Invest in Social Rights" by the Mental Health Intergroup. Register: bit.ly/3EWh3R4 #MentalHealth #SocialRights

Last Call! Submit your event for European Mental Health Week 2025 ⏰ Share yours by May 9: bit.ly/3RSuTac See who's involved and the calendar: bit.ly/4jDDXvH #MentalHealthEurope #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek

👋 A personal hello from Mental Health Europe’s new Director - Kadri Soova Grateful to join a community committed to mental health, rights & inclusion. I’ll be listening, learning & connecting in the months ahead. Let’s move forward- together! 💚

To mark the end of this year’s European Mental Health Week on 25 May, we will be taking part as a team to raise awareness about mental health. If you were lucky enough to secure a place in this year’s 20km, we invite you to join us! Join our team and claim your free t-shirt: bit.ly/MHE20k2025

📣 Starting soon! 🔍 Straightening the Facts on EU Funding to NGOs Join this press briefing from @eucivilsociety.bsky.social , @eeb.org , and @transparency-eu.bsky.social, as they set the record straight on EU funding to NGOs events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8f6c1a...

Our director @marinettic.bsky.social is at a @euractiv.com event on youth mental health "Advancing youth mental wellbeing - How can the EU promote and safeguard it?" The mental health of young people isn’t just about today - it shapes our future.

The 6th edition of the European Mental Health Week is approaching, taking place from 19 to 25 May! This year's theme is: "𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀" Organise your event and join the movement 📣 Ready to participate? Submit your event here by 𝟮 𝗠𝗮𝘆: forms.gle/zSpYYz2Vj3U3...

📢 1st EP Intergroup on Mental Health meeting Hosted by Co-Chairs MEPs Alex Saliba (S&D) & @mariawalshmep.bsky.social, with support from co-chairs MEPs Jana Toom & @tillymetz.bsky.social Outcomes 👇 📄 ToR adopted 🤝 Collaboration launched 🎯 2025 priorities discussed

🔦 #Preparedness must be inclusive! The EU's strategy rightly calls for a whole-of-society approach – investing in equality, accessibility, trust, mental health and well being is how we build true resilience and preparedness. See the European Commissions full release 👇 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

In a new joint statement, we are urging the European Commission to expand its ambitions on long-term care and demand: ✅ Rights-based, person-centred care ✅ Support for informal carers (80% are women!) ✅ An end to profit-driven care models ✅ A European Long-Term Care Platform 👉 bit.ly/4c9WKfc

When it comes to racism & mental health we need to actively & consciously #FightRacism at every level Systemic & everyday discrimination create persistent and compounded stressors to racialised individuals Check out our report on the mental health impacts of racial discrimination 👇 bit.ly/4kFhdMO

#MentalHealth Intergroup co-chairs met today to discuss objectives & scope, aiming to make the intergroup a strong on action, collaboration, and awareness on mental health in the #EU @eppgroup.bsky.social @reneweurope.bsky.social @greens-efa.eu @socialistsanddemocrats.eu @gamian-europe.bsky.social

🏃‍♂️ Brussels 20k registrations are OPEN! 🏃‍♀️ Sign up now and run for a cause! Support mental health in Europe by wearing a free Mental Health Europe t-shirt! Grab yours on our website now 📅 Register now: www.20kmdebruxelles.be/en/ 👕 Get your t-shirt: bit.ly/4gJ41mF #Brussels20k #RunForMentalHealth

Our Senior Policy Advisor, Kristjan Grđan, spoke to the #UNCRPD Committee reviewing EU compliance with the #DisabilityRights Convention. People with psychosocial disabilities face ongoing rights violations, especially in legal capacity. Read our alternative report: bit.ly/3DGh5Mb

🏃‍♂️ Registrations for the Brussels 20k open tomorrow! Support mental health in Europe by running in a free Mental Health Europe t-shirt 👇 📅 Don’t miss out! Registration opens at 9.00 am! 👕 Get your t-shirt here: www.mentalhealtheurope.org/run-for-ment... #Brussels20k #RunForMentalHealth

🚨 The European Commission plans to withdraw the Horizontal Anti-Discrimination Directive - a major blow to human rights & inclusion We urge them to reconsider or propose a strong alternative Full statement: www.mentalhealtheurope.org/mental-healt... #HumanRights #Discrimination #MentalHealth

As the #AIActionSummit kicks off we must be aware of the opportunities, risks, and ethical considerations in the use of AI in mental healthcare Check out our study that explores these and provides recommendations for responsible implementation and regulation of AI bit.ly/42TRwBP #MentalHealth #AI

Ahead of the #AIActionSummit, Mental Health Europe joins the call of 115 civil society organisations for human rights to be at the core of AI regulation 🧑‍💻 Read here 👇 www.mentalhealtheurope.org/press-releas... @amnestyfrance.bsky.social @thegoodlobby.bsky.social

🟢 Happening now: #MENTALITY Conference! Looking forward to exchanging about: ✅ How pandemics, wars, and climate disasters amplify #mentalhealth inequities ✅ Explore scalable practices to tackle the mental health impact of #polycrises ✅ How Europe can respond 🇪🇺

A great exchange with Executive Vice-President for #SocialRights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness Roxana Mînzatu, where we shared our call for a strong social inclusion dimension across ALL policy areas incl. #MFF, #JustTransition & #competitiveness 📢 Thank you @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social!

To transform mental health in Europe, @whoeurope.bsky.social must prioritise: - Rights-based recovery-focused care - Co-creation - Tackling social, economic and commercial determinants. Dignity & inclusion = resilient communities. #MentalHealth @marinettic.bsky.social bit.ly/40oKzFY