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.
#EuropeanMentalHealthWeek
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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.
#EuropeanMentalHealthWeek
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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.
#EuropeanMentalHealthWeek
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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Health/status/1660596396842446851
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.
#EuropeanMentalHealthWeek
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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
Silvia believes that the EU should raise awareness of mental health challenges and break down the stigma that surrounds them.
A timely message for #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek
Remember: It's ok to be not ok, and to ask for help.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Health/status/1660969002473013250
Good mental health is a vital component of a strong European #HealthUnion
💚My mental health matters
💚Your mental health matters
💚Our #MentalHealthMatters
Say it out loud in all languages!
#EuropeanMentalHealthWeek
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Health/status/1661263376604078080
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.
#EuropeanMentalHealthWeek
#HealthUnion
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Health/status/1660596400403431425