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European Joint Action on Mental Health and Well-Being

The case for investing in health including mental health has become clearer
and stronger over the past decades in Europe. Mental disorders are highly
prevalent in Europe: they represent a major burden for society and are
associated with significant losses of productive human capital. Positive mental
health and wellbeing are key factors for social cohesion, economic progress and
sustainable development in the EU.

Up to 50 million European citizens are diagnosed with mental health problems.
The improvement of Europeans’ mental health would contribute to the realisation
of several Europe 2020 targets. In this context, a Joint Action on Mental Health
and Well-Being has been developed for 2013-2016, building on the European Pact
for Mental Health and Well-Being (2008-11). It establishes a process for
structured cooperation between Member States, EU institutions, relevant
stakeholders and international organisations. It brings together 49 associated
and collaborating partners (including the European Social Network) from 30
European countries.

Representing managers of public mental health services across social and
health care, ESN is a prominent stakeholder in the Advisory Committee of the
Joint Action and is working closely with its members on the following three work
packages:

Developing community-based and socially inclusive approaches

Promoting cooperation across education, health and social sectors in
mental illness prevention amongst children and adolescents

Mainstreaming mental health in all policy areas

ESN will support the situation analysis, evidence and practice mapping,
national capacity building workshops, and the drafting of national and European
reports across these themes.

Join us in promoting mental health and wellbeing

ESN is looking for
national focal points among members of the network to contribute to these three
work packages. The Joint Action will contribute to tackle the challenges and
constitutes a unique opportunity for ESN members to take forward the policy
process. If you are interested in participating, please contact Alfonso Lara
Montero, Senior Policy & Research Officer:
[email-masked].

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