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MHE Hosts Co-creation Training for SONAR-Cities - Mental Health Europe

Mental Health Europe @mentalhealtheurope.bsky.social · 3d

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/

Building Resilient Cities Together: MHE Hosts Co-creation Training for SONAR-Cities On 1 October, Mental Health Europe (MHE) welcomed participants from across Europe to Brussels for the co-creation training of the […]

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Mental Health Europe Advisor speaks to Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe - Mental Health Europe

Mental Health Europe @mentalhealtheurope.bsky.social · 10d

🗣️ 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

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https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/kristijan-grdan-addresses-council-of-europe/

Kristijan Grðan addressed the No Hate Parliamentary Alliance at the Council of Europe on “Addressing the mental health impact of hate speech and discrimination.”

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Mental Health Europe @mentalhealtheurope.bsky.social · 14d

📅 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
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World Mental Health Day: Access to Services - Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies

#MentalHealth #Events #Policy

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Mental Health Europe @mentalhealtheurope.bsky.social · 29d

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

Mental Health Europe @mentalhealtheurope.bsky.social · Sep 9

@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

Mental Health Europe @mentalhealtheurope.bsky.social · Sep 5

📅 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

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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Mental Health Europe @mentalhealtheurope.bsky.social · Aug 21

👉 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
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these policies push society’s most vulnerable - the real victims of a society that has failed them - further to the margins

Let’s 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.

Mental Health Europe @mentalhealtheurope.bsky.social · Aug 21

🚨 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

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

Mental Health Europe Calls for EU to Invest in Social Rights to Support Mental Health - Mental Health Europe

Mental Health Europe @mentalhealtheurope.bsky.social · Jul 31

📣 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

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Mental Health Europe @mentalhealtheurope.bsky.social · Jun 25

📝 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

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Mental Health Europe @mentalhealtheurope.bsky.social · May 23

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

As part of European Mental Health Week 2025, Mental Health Europe has released a policy brief “Using the European Pillar of Social Rights as a Tool Towards Mentally Healthy and Strong Societies”.

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Mental Health Europe @mentalhealtheurope.bsky.social · May 23

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

European Mental Health Week 2025 - Mental Health Europe

Mental Health Europe @mentalhealtheurope.bsky.social · May 23

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).

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Mental Health Europe @mentalhealtheurope.bsky.social · May 22

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 💪

Read more about the European Mental Health Week: bit.ly/EMHW25

#MentalHealth #SocialRights

The European Mental Health Week builds on the long-standing global tradition of celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month in May, and is being held for the sixth time in 2025. It is a chance for…

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Mental Health Europe @mentalhealtheurope.bsky.social · May 22

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.

➡️ More info: bit.ly/3YV3Uyw

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INRecovery - Recovery Colleges Portugal

Mental Health Europe @mentalhealtheurope.bsky.social · May 22

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.

➡️ More info: bit.ly/44J3vD4

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Mental Health Europe @mentalhealtheurope.bsky.social · May 22

From 14:00 to 15:30 CEST on 23 May, Asociația Choice hosts "Drugs, Rights, and Public Policy – Rethinking Substance Use and Mental Health Policy in Romania." This panel will discuss how drug policy in Romania affects mental health and human rights.

➡️ More info: bit.ly/4k3HMuf

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From Digital Strain to Digital Strength: Rethinking Burnout Prevention in Healthcare | The European Public Health Alliance

Mental Health Europe @mentalhealtheurope.bsky.social · May 22

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.

➡️ More info: bit.ly/4jfEC5t

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Mental Health Europe @mentalhealtheurope.bsky.social · May 22

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.

➡️ Register: bit.ly/4mtli7x

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Mental Health Europe @mentalhealtheurope.bsky.social · May 22

In person in Athlone, Ireland, Involve Youth and Community Services hosts "No Shame – Traveller Youth Mental Health Event" (23 May, 9:00 - 15:30 IST). This event includes workshops on stigma and empathy.

➡️ More info: bit.ly/4k3tc5X

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Mental Health Europe @mentalhealtheurope.bsky.social · May 22

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:

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ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · May 21

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

European Mental Health Week 2025 - Mental Health Europe

Mental Health Europe @mentalhealtheurope.bsky.social · May 22

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 “Care for mental health, invest in social rights”: bit.ly/EMHW25
 #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek

The European Mental Health Week builds on the long-standing global tradition of celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month in May, and is being held for the sixth time in 2025. It is a chance for…