Evidence-based recommendations for a comprehensive approach to mental health
EPHA » Mental Health
by European Public Health Alliance
1y ago
EPHA strongly supports the European Commission’s proposed initiative as an opportunity to create sustainable commitment to the mental health of all EU citizens ..read more
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Unremitting smoking rates among people with mental health conditions in the UK
EPHA » Mental Health
by EPHA
1y ago
According to "Smoking and Health", the latest report published by the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Psychiatrists, smoking in mental health patients is being neglected by the UK National Health Service, which results in a deterioration of the patients' quality of life and in a substantial increase of healthcare costs ..read more
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Introducing the EUMH Alliance
EPHA » Mental Health
by European Public Health Alliance
1y ago
EPHA is pleased to introduce the European Alliance for Mental Health – Employment & Work (EUMH Alliance) that we support as an active member. The EUMH Alliance is an informal coalition of European organisations, which aims to promote mental health and well-being in the workplace, to advocate for equal access to the labour market for all people ..read more
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New study calls upon EU to address link between mental and physical health in its Health Programme
EPHA » Mental Health
by EPHA
1y ago
A new study commissioned by Mental Health Europe assesses whether the EU’s second Health Programme (2008-2013) addresses the interrelation of mental and physical health. The conclusion is that the programme does not make a sufficient connection between the two. This is unfortunate as a more thorough consideration of this link could contribute to the prevention of comorbidity ..read more
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[Mental health] Challenges and Possibilities. Conclusions of a Lithuanian Presidency conference
EPHA » Mental Health
by EPHA
1y ago
The conclusions from the Lithuanian Presidency conference on "Mental health: challenges and possibilities" (October, 2013) identified the urgent need to address mental health challenges by actions that are evidence based, efficient, and sensitive to the need and cultures of countries and their population groups ..read more
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EU Mental Health Compass update: economic analysis of workplace mental health promotion and disorders prevention
EPHA » Mental Health
by EPHA
1y ago
Mental health disorders impose significant barriers for the EU realising its policy objectives for improved public health and recovered economic growth. But what is the estimated contribution good mental health can add to EU economy? What numbers are to convince policy-makers and employers to invest in mental health promotion and mental disorders prevention actions? This Economic Analysis of Workplace Programmes gives answers to these questions ..read more
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Joint Statement on the Special session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe
EPHA » Mental Health
by European Public Health Alliance
1y ago
Leading European and international public health civil society organisations express their deep concern about the devastating impact of the war in Ukraine on people’s physical and mental health ..read more
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Humanitarian Mission in Romania and Ukraine: providing mental health services and combating social exclusion
EPHA » Mental Health
by European Public Health Alliance
1y ago
KLIMAKA's work on the front lines, and cooperation with local and regional authorities in the context of the Ukrainian crisis ..read more
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Tackling the structural inequalities at the heart of poor mental health
EPHA » Mental Health
by European Public Health Alliance
1y ago
COVID-19 has highlighted existing inequalities in accessing support for mental ill-health. It's time for a long-term approach to mental health, ensuring services are prioritised for the most vulnerable ..read more
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Mental health in the eye of the COVID-19 hurricane
EPHA » Mental Health
by European Public Health Alliance
1y ago
EPHA joins calls for the European Commission to begin a reflection process on measures to support mental health and wellbeing during and after the COVID-19 pandemic ..read more
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