Positive mental health and wellbeing are key factors for social cohesion, economic progress and sustainable development in the EU, and 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 took place from 2013-2016, building on the European Pact for Mental Health and Well-Being (2008-2011).
The Joint Action framework brought together 49 associated and collaborating partners, including the European Social Network (ESN), from 30 European countries. Those stakeholders embraced Member States, EU institutions, relevant stakeholders, and international organisations. Representing managers of public mental health services across social and health care, ESN was a prominent stakeholder in the Advisory Committee of the Joint Action and worked closely with its members on these three work packages:
- Work package 5
Developing community-based and socially inclusive approaches - Work package 7
Mental health and schools - Work package 8
Mainstreaming mental health in all policy areas
In the European Joint Action on Mental Health and Well-being, ESN supported the situation analysis, evidence and practice mapping, national capacity building workshops, and the drafting of national and European reports and policy briefs across these themes. The project constituted a unique opportunity for ESN members contribute with their experience from the local and regional level. For more questions in regards to the Joint Action, please contact our Policy Team.
External Resources
- European Framework for Action on Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Working Package ‘Mental Health in all Policies’
- Working Package ‘Towards community-based and socially inclusive mental health care’
- Working Package ‘Mental health and schools’
- Policy brief ‘Mental health in local policies’
- European Pact for Mental Health and Well-being