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Good practices in mental health and well being
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Introduction
Mental disorders place a tremendous burden on the well-being and health of European citizens. They are a leading contributor to the burden of disease (DALYs) in the European Union1, and approximately 38.2% of EU citizens across all age groups are affected by a mental disorder each year. Good mental health is fundamental for the well-being of individuals, and are critical for achieving EU policy objectives related to economic growth, job creation, and quality of life for EU citizens. It can lead to an increase in productivity and subsequently enhance economic growth, social cohesion and prosperity in Member States. Therefore action is required to respond and address the mental health needs of the European population.
The EU Compass for Action on Mental Health and Well-being, a tender commissioned by the Consumers, Health, Agriculture and Food Executive Agency (Chafea), aims to support actions that address challenges in mental health in Europe through monitoring and disseminating activities on mental health in the European Union. The EU Compass builds upon previous mental health and well-being work at EU level such as the Green Paper for Mental Health (2005), the European Pact for Mental Health and Well-being (2008), and the Joint Action for Mental Health and Well-being (2013-2016).
Sharing information on good practices implemented in various settings can help stimulate investment in mental health, and collaborating efforts across EU in designing and implementing such activities in a more effective and efficient manner. This booklet presents examples of good practices in the field of mental health from EU Member States and stakeholders for 2015-2016. Practices submitted to the EU Compass have been evaluated by an external expert panel, in line with a set of quality criteria tailored to evaluating practices in this field. Practices meeting the criteria are presented in this booklet as Good Practices.
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