GLOBAL AND REGIONAL

PERSPECTIVE OF MENTAL
HEALTH IN EUROPE

Mental disorders are on of the top public health

challenges in the WHO European Region affecting
about 25% of the population every year.

THE EUROPEAN MENTAL HEALTH ACTION PLAN

The EMHAP focuses on 7 Interlinked Objectives
and proposes effective actions to strengthen
mental health and well being.

EUROPEAN VALUES AND VISION FOR MENTAL HEALTH.

1. Fairness
2. Empowerment
3. Safety and Effectiveness

EUROPEAN VALUES ANDSCOPE OF THE ACTION PLAN PROPOSES

3-PRONGED, INTERDEPENDENT, INDIVISIBLE AND MUTUALLY
ENFORCING APPROACH. VISION FOR MENTAL HEALTH.

(a) Improve the mental well-being of the

population and reduce the burden of mental
disorders, with a special focus on vulnerable
groups, exposure to determinants and risk
behaviors.
(b) Respect the rights of people with mental
health problems and offer equitable
opportunities to attain the highest quality of
life, addressing stigma and discrimination.

(c) Establish accessible, safe and effective

services that meet people’s mental, physical
and social needs and the expectations of people
with mental health problems and their families.

EUROPEAN MENTAL HEALTH ACTION PLAN: OBJECTIVES

Objective 1. Everyone has an equal opportunity

to realize mental well-being throughout their
lifespan, particularly those who are most
vulnerable or at risk

Proposed actions:
1.Across the Lifespan
2.Best Start
3.Education and Skills
4.Employment
5.Healthy Places
6.Dignity in Old Age

Objective 2. People with mental health

problems are citizens whose human rights are
fully valued, respected and promoted

 Objective 3. Mental health services are

accessible, competent and affordable, available
in the community according to need

Objective 4. People are entitled to respectful,

safe and effective treatment

Objective 5. Health systems provide good

physical and mental health care for all.

Objective 6. Mental health systems work in well

coordinated partnership with other sectors.

Objective 7. Mental health governance and

delivery are driven by good information and
knowledge.

Prepared by:
Fabian, Eric Joshua
Galang, Cuttie Anne
Guiao, Celine
Guiao, Marisse
Hatiya, Ronalyn
Hipolito, Mary Joy
Lagrimas, Kaycee