For the many who feel anxious and lost, appropriate, accessible & affordable support can make all the difference.

To mark #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek, we asked:

Why should the EU act on mental health?

Read the replies in the thread & tell us what you think in the comments! ⬇️

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Health/status/1660596387296292865

Georgia is a passionate mental health activist who took part in the recent youth policy dialogue with @SKyriakidesEU

She wants the EU to boost mental health at the individual and the community levels.

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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Health/status/1660596389653491713

For @chris_xen, a @youth_forum Vice-President, the EU should develop actions linked to prevention, whilst also raising awareness and helping to break down stigma.

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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Health/status/1660596393264685056

Mental health matters to @nickipleeeeease

She knows first-hand how important tailored mental health support is for young cancer survivors and wants the EU to make the links between mental and physical health.

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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Health/status/1660596396842446851

As a clinical psychologist, @CataPopoviciu believes a comprehensive approach would best protect young people's mental health.

She wants greater links between education, research and regulation, as well as resilient mental health services.

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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Health/status/1660596400403431425

Mental health is an important element of a strong European #HealthUnion.

For Agnieszka it is also afundamental component of our ability to cope with life's challenges.

That means EU action and support is a must.

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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Health/status/1660968992431898625

The prevention of mental health issues & the promotion of well-being is an investment in the future.

For Samuele, this is the basis for a thriving society & where the EU should focus in the upcoming comprehensive approach to #mentalhealth

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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Health/status/1660968996341002240

Recent years have intensified mental health challenges, especially for the young.

Keis is convinced that initiatives at EU level can help address these challenges and pave the way for a better tomorrow.

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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Health/status/1660968999541170176