EMHW event at the European Parliament

The EU’s Comprehensive Approach to Mental Health marked a major step in placing mental health on the European agenda, recognising it as a social, economic, and human rights priority. However, nearly three years on, progress remains uneven, with key areas still lacking sustained action and long-term investment.

At this critical moment, this event will bring together Members of the European Parliament, EU institutions, and civil society to reflect on what has been achieved and explore what must come next. It will focus on the need for a coordinated, rights-based EU Mental Health Strategy that prioritises prevention, inclusion, and community-based care — because no Member State can face today’s challenges alone.