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SUMMARY:Why mental health matters in humanitarian aid
DESCRIPTION:In the context of the European Mental Health Week\, the Mental Health Youth Alliance will be releasing a video addressing other youth organisations. \nThey are a youth network connected to the Nordic MHPSS in Humanitarian and Fragile Situations Conference. \nThey advocate for mental health to be a part of humanitarian aid and development\, and advocate for youth voices in the matter of mental health and humanitarian aid.
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/why-mental-health-matters-in-humanitarian-aid/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250519T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250519T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203422
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T130405Z
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SUMMARY:Săptămâna europeană a sănătății mintale: Sănătate mintală și drepturi sociale
DESCRIPTION:Vă invităm\, în perioada 19-22 mai 2025\, la Săptămâna sănătății mintale\, ediția 2025\, un eveniment dedicat conștientizării importanței sănătății mintale în viața de zi cu zi și promovării atitudinilor\, practicilor și acțiunilor care susțin sănătatea mintală. Tema ediției din acest an este: Grija pentru sănătatea mintală.\n\n\n\nPe parcursul a trei zile\, psihoterapeuți\, psihologi clinicieni și cadre didactice vor discuta despre cum putem susține sănătatea mintală a celor vulnerabili.\n\n\n\nGazda evenimentului este Librăria Libris Șt. O. Iosif unde vă așteptăm în 19\, 20 și 25 mai\, de la ora 17.00 să participați adresând întrebări\, împărtășind experiențe și cunoștințe despre cum ne putem îngriji mai bine propria sănătate mintală și cum îi putem susține pe cei din jur.
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/saptamana-europeana-a-sanatatii-mintale-sanatate-mintala-si-drepturi-sociale/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250520T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203422
CREATED:20250507T083248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T140912Z
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SUMMARY:European Commission webinar on wellbeing\, inclusion and school success: mapping your school’s journey
DESCRIPTION:On the occasion of the European Mental Health Week 2025 (19-25 May)\, the European Commission is happy to invite you to discover its self-assessment tool on inclusion and wellbeing. \nThe tool is designed to help you\, whether you are a teacher or a school leader\, to evaluate and improve your school policies and practices. It includes a series of targeted questions related to improving school success for all and fostering an inclusive and healthy environment. \nThrough this webinar\, you will also hear about the guidelines for policymakers and educators to promote wellbeing and mental health and how the European Commission through Pathways to School Success supports you in this journey.
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/european-commission-webinar-on-wellbeing-inclusion-and-school-success-mapping-your-schools-journey/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250521T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250521T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203422
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T090952Z
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SUMMARY:Making Mental Health Visible: Data as a Tool for Rights
DESCRIPTION:Equitable societies invest in mental health. \nOur dashboards will give an idea of where we stand and where we can improve. \nMental health is shaped by poverty\, unemployment\, inequality\, and the strength of our social protections. Yet across Europe\, these realities are often invisible — and mental health remains underfunded. \n  \nAs part of EU Mental Health Week\, we are launching two new dashboards — designed for ongoing updates to reflect Europe’s evolving mental health landscape: \nOne mapping the prevalence of mental health conditions and the stigma. \nOne tracking policy action\, including investment\, service integration\, and workforce capacity. \n  \nThese tools offer a vital starting point — but they also reveal a critical gap: we urgently need more and more current data to drive real\, rights-based change.\nWithout better data\, there can be no true investment in mental health — and no resilient\, just and inclusive society \nJoin us to explore the evidence\, hear from key voices\, and call for mental health to be recognised and protected as a fundamental social right.\nTogether\, let’s turn data into rights — and rights into reality.
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/making-mental-health-visible-data-as-a-tool-for-rights/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250521T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250521T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203422
CREATED:20250508T102558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T131629Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health of Ukrainian Academics in Times of War
DESCRIPTION:This webinar highlights the mental health challenges experienced by Ukrainian academics during the full-scale war. Based on empirical research and personal testimonies\, the event explores how forced displacement\, institutional collapse\, and the struggle to maintain professional identity have affected psychological well-being. We will present findings on burnout\, anxiety\, and emotional exhaustion among academic staff\, with a particular focus on gender differences\, migration\, and university relocation. The session will also showcase practical self-help strategies and institutional approaches to support academic resilience in wartime. \nJoin the event
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/mental-health-of-ukrainian-academics-in-times-of-war/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250522T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250522T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203422
CREATED:20250515T125518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T150932Z
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SUMMARY:Effective Burnout Prevention Solutions for Mental Health at Work
DESCRIPTION:This webinar explores burnout as a systemic issue rooted in the way work is structured —rather than a personal failure to cope. Led by a burnout prevention specialist with lived experience of workplace burnout\, the session will spotlight how employment conditions —such as long hours\, job insecurity\, toxic cultures\, and inequality —deeply affect mental health. \nThrough a mix of expert insight and real-life storytelling\, the event will highlight the urgent need to shift from individual-focused solutions (like self-care or resilience training) to structural interventions that uphold mental health as a social right.\nIt will explore how employers\, unions\, and policymakers can collaborate to implement systemic changes such as healthy work boundaries\, psychological safety policies\, and protections through collective agreements. \nAligned with the EMHW 2025 theme “Care for mental health\, invest in social rights\,” the webinar calls for a broader understanding of burnout that addresses its social and economic roots. It advocates for employment policies that promote mental wellbeing —particularly for vulnerable groups working in precarious or under-resourced environments. \nThe goal is to inspire a new narrative: one where workplace mental health is not treated as a personal burden\, but as a collective responsibility requiring bold\, systemic action. \nRegister for the event
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/effective-burnout-prevention-solutions-for-mental-health-at-work/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250522T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250522T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203422
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T092449Z
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SUMMARY:Brilliant but Burned Out. Mental Health\, Precarity\, and the Future of Research
DESCRIPTION:Mental health among early-career researchers is a growing concern. Numerous studies show that PhD candidates are at high risk of developing issues such as depression\, anxiety\, and burnout (e.g.\, Mattijssen et al.\, 2021). Common causes include excessive workload\, high expectations\, lack of work-life balance\, and deep uncertainty about the future (Levecque\, 2018). Despite growing awareness\, practical prevention strategies and structural support remain limited (Satinsky et al.\, 2021). \nAlthough research and innovation are essential to societal progress\, the role of the researcher remains deeply precarious. Many projects lack stable funding\, and budget cuts in research and development undermine the sovereignty and independence of academic work. Researchers face pressure from the “publish or perish” culture\, limited career prospects\, high mobility demands\, and systemic undervaluation of their contributions — all contributing to psychological distress. \nThis presentation aims to:\n1) Raise mental health awareness among PhD students\, researchers\, and higher education leaders;\n2) Reflect on the working conditions in academia\, including job insecurity\, lack of funding\, and performance pressures;\n3) Encourage discussion about shared responsibility and identify actions that policymakers\, institutions\, and researchers themselves can take to improve working conditions and well-being. \nIn line with the EMHW 2025 theme “Care for mental health\, invest in social rights\,” this session highlights how fair employment\, recognition\, and stable conditions are essential for protecting researchers’ mental health and sustaining the future of academic work. \nRegister now
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/brilliant-but-burned-out-mental-health-precarity-and-the-future-of-research/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250522T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203422
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SUMMARY:Voices from the Ground: Investing in Social Support for Mental Wellness
DESCRIPTION:“Voices from the Ground: Investing in Social Support for Mental Wellness” is a hybrid panel discussion organized by Afya Care Foundation during the European Mental Health Week 2025\, under the theme “Care for mental health\, invest in social rights.” This event seeks to highlight the importance of grassroots efforts and social support systems in promoting mental well-being\, especially in underserved communities across Eastern Africa.\nDrawing from firsthand experiences\, the event will bring together mental health practitioners\, community workers\, youth advocates\, and individuals with lived experience to explore how investing in social rights—such as access to education\, housing\, healthcare\, and protection from discrimination—directly impacts mental health outcomes. Panelists will share practical examples of community-led initiatives\, such as school outreach programs\, mental health awareness campaigns\, and psychosocial support for marginalized groups. \nThe discussion aims to amplify local voices\, encourage international collaboration\, and showcase scalable models of care that bridge the gap between policy and practice. Participants will also engage in dialogue around systemic challenges such as stigma\, poverty\, and limited access to services\, with a focus on sustainable solutions. \nUltimately\, the event aspires to inspire inclusive investment in mental health that centers on dignity\, equity\, and social justice—aligning perfectly with the goals of EMHW 2025.
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/voices-from-the-ground-investing-in-social-support-for-mental-wellness/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250522T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250522T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203422
CREATED:20250507T084547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T125848Z
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SUMMARY:Let’s CEE! A Youth-Led Movement for Youth Mental Health in Central and Eastern Europe - Launching Event
DESCRIPTION:Let’s CEE is a regional initiative aiming to spotlight and transform the mental health landscape for young people across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). During European Mental Health Week 2025\, we are launching the initiative publicly through a dynamic\, youth-led webinar and social media campaign\, bringing together CEE youth advocates\, professionals\, and policymakers.\nThis event will introduce our mission to establish youth mental health hubs in CEE — culturally sensitive\, accessible spaces that provide integrated and stepped mental health support. We’ll highlight the systemic barriers faced by youth in the region\, present our research findings from consultations with young people\, and launch a call for regional collaboration.\nActivities will include a live webinar with youth speakers\, policy-focused breakout sessions\, and the release of a manifesto advocating for social investment in youth mental health. Our goal is to catalyze a regional conversation on sustainable mental health systems rooted in social justice. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/lets-cee-a-youth-led-movement-for-mental-health-justice-in-central-and-eastern-europe/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250523T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250523T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203422
CREATED:20250507T083449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T083731Z
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SUMMARY:No Shame - Traveller Youth Mental Health Event
DESCRIPTION:This event is an in person Traveller Youth Mental Health Event\, This event includes workshops on Stigma and Empathy online and a range of panel speakers and takes Place in Athlone\, Co Roscommon at the Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/no-shame-traveller-youth-mental-health-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250523T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203422
CREATED:20250507T082910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T105246Z
UID:10000032-1747998000-1748001600@www.mentalhealtheurope.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health as a Public and Legal Concern. Beyond the Clinical Gaze. Who Cares?
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will critically explore the concept of mental health and its implications for law and policy. It will begin by examining how “mental health” is commonly understood\, often being conflated with mental illness\, and would trace a paradigm shift from a narrow\, medicalised perspective to one that emphasises prevention and the recognition of structural determinants. Central to this shift are the ICESCR\, which underscores mental health as an essential dimension of the right to health\, and the CRC\, which promotes a pervasive preventive approach to mental health. The CRPD further advances this shift by focusing\, among other things\, on the right to prevent mental health deterioration. \nGiven the shortcomings of current national mental health systems\, which struggle to meet the increasing demand for mental health services\, and the political guidelines set by EC President von der Leyen for 2024 to 2029\, which emphasise the urgent need for preventive mental health strategies and propose a new Action Plan on the European Pillar of Social Rights\, the presentation would advocate for a comprehensive\, rights-based framework. This framework moves away from reactive systems based on treatment and control towards one that promotes prevention by addressing the social determinants of mental health\, in order to create a more social Europe and an environment that supports mental health for all” \nJoin the event\nThe event will include automated subtitles
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/mental-health-as-a-public-and-legal-concern-beyond-the-clinical-gaze-who-cares/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250523T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250523T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203422
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SUMMARY:From Digital Strain to Digital Strength: Rethinking Burnout Prevention in Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:Burnout among healthcare professionals has reached critical levels across Europe\, driven by chronic workplace stress\, heavy workloads\, and systemic challenges that undermine wellbeing. As health systems struggle to retain and support their workforce\, the question of how to effectively prevent burnout has never been more urgent. \nThis timely webinar\, hosted by EPHA during European Mental Health Week\, will bring together the Chair and Co-Chairs of Working Group 4 (WG4) of the Strategic Partners’ Initiative for Data and Digital Health\, led by WHO/Europe. The session will explore the complex drivers behind burnout in healthcare and highlight why addressing it requires a systemic\, multi-level response. \nThe discussion will focus in particular on the double-edged role of digital technologies: while digital tools can contribute to stress when poorly implemented\, they also hold great potential as part of the solution. Speakers will present WG4’s latest work on how responsible\, data-driven\, and workforce-centered digital innovation can help identify early warning signs\, reduce administrative burden\, and foster healthier work environments. \nJoin EPHA to explore how we can move from digital strain to digital strength\, and create sustainable\, supportive systems for the people who care for us.
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/from-digital-strain-to-digital-strength-rethinking-burnout-prevention-in-healthcare/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250524T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250524T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203422
CREATED:20250508T095653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T095653Z
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SUMMARY:A tua Mente\, os teus Direitos | Your Mind\, Your Rights
DESCRIPTION:Taking place between 19th–25th of May 2025\, “Your Mind\, Your Rights” is a local initiative developed by Recovery Colleges Portugal in the context of the Eu Mental Health Week\, aiming to raise awareness about the links between mental health and social rights. It seeks to promote a broader\, rights-based understanding of mental health giving special emphasis to the social conditions that shape mental wellbeing. \nThe initiative includes a digital campaign (19–25 May)\, using impactful messages and personal reflections to highlight how social inequalities influence our mental health. \nOn the 24th May\, the community is invited to join a 30-minute talk designed to be intergenerational and accessible to all. It will explore how systemic inequalities affect mental health and how communities can support change. \nThroughout the day\, an “interactive wellbeing tent” at the “FisicaMente” event (UF Carcavelos & Parede) will offer creative\, engaging stations for all ages\, as a stage for reflection about mental wellbeing\, literacy and social rights. \nWe beieve this initiative aligns with EMHW 2025’s by advocating for mental health as a social and collective responsibility\, not an individual issue.
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/a-tua-mente-os-teus-direitos-your-mind-your-rights/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250525T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250525T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T203422
CREATED:20250508T095739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T102931Z
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SUMMARY:Healing while Helping Across The Border
DESCRIPTION:Healing while Helping Across The Border is an open and welcoming online gathering for anyone who cares deeply—for others\, for justice\, for community—and is looking for a moment to care for themselves. \nWhether you’re a student\, social worker\, teacher\, healthcare provider\, organizer\, or simply someone who feels the emotional weight of the world\, this space is for you. These individuals often face burnout\, compassion fatigue\, and second-hand trauma as a result of their work. ATB seeks to open up a crucial and often overlooked conversation: how do we care for ourselves while caring for others? How do we care for ourselves while caring for others? The session will bring together voices from the field to share strategies\, stories\, and practices for sustaining well-being in high-impact roles. Regardless of your background\, origin\, or profession\, we invite you to join us in building a sense of connection\, community\, and belonging.  \nLed by a licensed therapist\, the event will explore sustainable\, long-term self-care strategies tailored to those who often put others first. We’ll reflect on shared experiences of burnout\, compassion fatigue\, and emotional overwhelm—and close with a gentle healing session designed to ground and restore. \nCome as you are. Bring your story\, your silence\, your care. \n✨ Let’s hold space for each other. \nAgenda\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/emhw-event/beyond-borders-healing-through-art/
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