Policy & analysis
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Council conclusions on a community mental health action
A set of suggestions on building and strengthening mental health systems across countries. (Council of the European Union)
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Council conclusions on combating stress and depression-related problems
Action advised by the Council of the European Union on ways to combat the issue of stress and other mental health problems. (Council of the European Union)
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Council meeting – employment, social policy, health and consumers affairs: conclusions on mental health
A continuation and development of issues arising from the 2003 conference Mental Illness and Stigma in Europe: Facing Up the Challenges of Social Inclusion and Equity. (Council of the European Union)
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Green paper: improving the mental health of the population: towards a strategy on mental health for the European Union
To launch a debate with European institutions, governments, health professionals, stakeholders in other sectors, civil society including patient organizations and the research community about the relevance of mental health for the European Union, the need for a strategy at the European Union level and its possible priorities. (European Commission)
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Mental health action plan for Europe: facing the challenges, building solutions
Endorsed in the Mental Health Declaration for Europe by health ministers of Member States to support its implementation in accordance with each country’s needs and resources. (WHO/Europe)
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Mental Health Declaration for Europe: facing the challenges, building solutions
Setting out the intentions of health ministers from WHO European Region countries on mental health issues and policy affecting mental health. (WHO/Europe)
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Recommendation of the Committee of Ministers to Member States concerning the protection of the human rights and dignity of persons with mental disorder
Recommendations aiming to enhance the protection of the dignity, human rights and fundamental freedoms of people with mental disorder, in particular those who are subject to involuntary placement or involuntary treatment. (Council of Europe)
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Recommendation of the Committee of Ministers to Member States on monitoring the protection of human rights and dignity of persons with mental disorders
Recommendations calling for common action at European level to promote better protection of the human rights and dignity of people with mental disorder. (Council of Europe)
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Report on mental health
Resolution on mental health calling for actions to: combat stigma and social exclusion, promote mental health of younger and older people, promote healthy working environment and prevent suicide and depression. (European Parliament)
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Resolution on improving the response to mental health needs in Europe
Recommendations from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe to member states regarding the formulation and implementation of policies on mental health and respect for the rights of people with mental disorder. (Council of Europe)
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The European Pact for Mental Health and Well-being
Participants in the European Union high-level conference Together for Mental Health and Well-being in Brussels on 13 June 2008 acknowledged the importance and relevance of mental health and well-being for the European Union, its Member States, stakeholders and citizens. (European Commission)
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Major and chronic diseases
Overview of the main topics, including depression, discussed by the Task Force on Major and Chronic Diseases in 2006, and the results of various projects funded by the European Commission. (European Commission)
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Mental health atlas 2014
Collection, compilation and dissemination of relevant information about mental health resources in different countries. (WHO)
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Policies and practices for mental health in Europe: meeting the challenges
Overview of policies and practices for mental health in 42 Member States in the WHO European Region. (WHO/Europe)
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Sickness, disability and work: breaking the barriers. A synthesis on findings across OECD countries
The report examines a number of critical policy choices between: tightening inflows and raising outflows from disability benefit, and promoting job retention and new hiring of people with health problems. It questions the need for distinguishing unemployment and disability as two distinct contingencies, emphasizes the need for a better evidence base and underlines the challenges for policy implementation. (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development)
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Special Eurobarometer 345. Mental health. Part 1: report
Mental health state of European Union citizens in 2010. (European Commission, TNS Opinion, TNS Social)
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Special Eurobarometer: mental well-being
Examines issues raised by the green paper on mental health, such as the connection between physical and mental health, the effects of mental health on society and personal life and the stigmatization of people with mental or emotional problems. (European Commission)
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The state of mental health in the European Union
Describes and compares the state of mental health in the European Union and Norway in the context of long-standing efforts of European Union public health programmes to promote good mental health and to prevent mental ill health. (European Commission)