Care for mental health, invest in social rights

European Mental Health Week 2025, 19-25 May 2025

This year we are focusing on the links between mental health and social policies. We are encouraging policy makers and people in positions of power to think bigger than the biomedical narrative which focuses on the individual and illness. We are calling for a shift towards tackling the root causes of poor mental health which can affect any person at any time.

Mental health does not exist in isolation. It is shaped by social conditions such as poverty, inequality, education, employment, and other factors of life. Trying to portray mental health as an individual matter or as solely being about biology or how the brain works will not lead to lasting solutions, and it’s important to remember that.

We cannot afford to neglect people’s right to have access to the opportunities or support they need to live thriving lives. It’s time to invest people’s social rights.

 

How to get involved

  • Join one of the many in person and online events taking place across Europe. A calendar of events is available a the bottom of this page.
  • Speak up for mental health and share a message of solidarity.
  • Wear a green ribbon to show your support.
  • Start a conversation in your community. Share, teach, and learn.
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Mental Health Europe Calls for EU to Invest in Social Rights to Support Mental Health

As part of European Mental Health Week 2025, Mental Health Europe has released a policy brief “Using the European Pillar of Social Rights as a Tool Towards Mentally Healthy and Strong Societies”.

Discover the policy brief

About European Mental Health Week

The European Mental Health Week builds on the long-standing global tradition of celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month in May, and is being held for the sixth time in 2025.

It is a chance for everyone to exchange about all aspects of mental health, and highlight the need for action.

About European Mental Health Week and past events

European Parliament Intergroup on Mental Health Event

Mental Health Europe is happy to invite you to attend the first event Mental Health Intergroup event organised in the framework of the 6th edition of European Mental Health Week.

Register for the event

Events 2025

Includes events by MHE, our members, partners.

Click on the event below to find more information and register.

In order to see events as a list in chronological order, click list below. This calendar uses Central European Summer Time.

Mental Health Europe is not responsible for the content of external events.

Week of Events

“Reaching Beyond Rare: Strengthening Mental Health and Wellbeing in Rare Disease Advocacy” Satellite Workshop to EURORDIS Membership Meeting

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