19 August 2026

When scrutiny exposes a double standard: Jason Arday, racism and the cost to mental health

Written by Nabil Sanaullah, MHE Communications Manager, and Ann-Katrin Orr, MHE Policy Officer The death of Professor Jason Arday, who it appears took his own life at the age...
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11 August 2026

EU Commission updates European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan – MHE Reaction

On 22 July 2026 the European Commission (EC) published its long-awaited updated Social Pillar Action Plan. Mental Health Europe (MHE) welcomes the renewed commitment to the 20 principles contained...
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16 July 2026

How is Sonar-Cities progressing towards more inclusive and resilient emergency preparedness?

How is Sonar-Cities progressing towards more inclusive and resilient emergency preparedness? Sonar-Cities is a Horizon Europe project that brings together partners from across Europe to co-create practical tools that...
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6 July 2026

Joint Statement: Council of Europe must not legitimise coercion in psychiatry

Brussels, Belgium – 6 July 2026 13 disability and human rights organisations reiterate their strong opposition to the adoption of the draft Additional Protocol to the Oviedo Convention. This...
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2 July 2026

Consultancy: Development of a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework

Terms of Reference Consultancy: Development of a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework Background   Mental Health Europe (MHE) is a European network organisation working to promote mental health and human...
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19 June 2026

Open Letter to the European Council: Protecting ESF and ERDF

Open Letter to the European Council: Protecting ESF and ERDF: building on what works for people and regions Brussels, Belgium – 19 June 2026 Dear President Costa, dear Presidents,...
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19 June 2026

Joint statement: Council of Europe takes a positive step on autonomy in mental health care

We applaud the adoption of the Recommendation on respect of autonomy in mental healthcare by the Council of Europe on the 17th of June.
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18 June 2026

We Childproof Toys. Why Not Social Media?

We childproof almost everything.  Plug sockets. Medicines. Cleaning products. Toys. Before these products reach children, we expect them to be safe by design.  If a toy left one in...
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18 June 2026

Mental Health Europe General Assembly 2026 – Madrid

On Friday 12th and Saturday 13th, Mental Health Europe held it's General Assembly in Madrid, hosted by our member Red ISEM.
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