Good mental health translates into a state of well-being that allows people to develop their abilities, cope with stress, work and contribute to community life.
However, according to Eurobarometer data published last October, 46% of respondents say they have had emotional or psychosocial problems during the last year.
Events such as the Covid 19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, the climate crisis and other economic and social pressures have contributed to further deteriorating the mental health of Europeans, especially among young people.
This survey also collects data on the factors that contribute to enjoying good mental health. The majority of respondents (60%) believe that the most important are living conditions, followed by financial security (53%). Approximately a third consider that being in contact with nature and green spaces, sleeping habits, physical activity and social contact are also key factors. On the other hand, in all Member States, a large majority believe that the use of social networks can negatively affect the mental health of young people.
Mental health is becoming increasingly important, 89% of EU citizens agree that Promoting mental health is as important as promoting physical health.
Faced with this situation, EU countries have agreed on a series of objectives to reduce the scourge of poor mental health:
The proposed actions are intended to: prevent and combat mental health problems and the discriminate, while promoting well-being. Member States are invited to ensure access to timely, effective and safe mental health care, and to act across a broad spectrum of settings, sectors and ages, addressing the following:
- early detection and awareness in educational centers and among young people
- fighting loneliness, self-harm and suicidal behavior
- the management of psychosocial risks at work, paying special attention to health professionals
- social and work reintegration after recovery to avoid relapses
- measures against mental health stigmatization, hate speech and gender violence
- the fight against discrimination as a prevention tool, emphasizing vulnerable groups.
The European Union recognizes that mental health largely involves areas such as education, digitalisation, employment, research, urban development, the environment and climate, which is why mental health focus in all policies is necessary to prevent and reduce the impact of these factors.
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