Mental health remains one of the greatest public health challenges in Europe. Rising living costs, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and ongoing migration crises particularly affect young people, migrants, refugees, and groups at risk of social exclusion. (hadea.ec.europa.eu)
This year’s European Mental Health Week takes place under the theme:
“Stronger Together: Prioritise Mental Health in a Changing Europe”The European Union is treating mental health as a strategic priority and investing in numerous projects funded through the EU4Health and Horizon Europe programmes. Their aim is to strengthen prevention, combat stigma, and improve access to mental health support. (hadea.ec.europa.eu) Among the key initiatives are:
- MENTOR – supporting mental health promotion, community-based care, and anti-stigma actions;
- MentBox – developing practical tools to prevent depression and mental health crises;
- REMESOS – advancing peer support and mental wellbeing monitoring across Europe;
- MiMIND – supporting migrants, refugees, and displaced people;
- BootStRaP – researching problematic internet use among adolescents;
- EASE-Y – emotional support for vulnerable young people;
- Icehearts Europe – long-term mentoring for children and adolescents at risk of exclusion;
- HappyMums – the first EU-funded project focused on depression during pregnancy.
“Lasting progress in mental health depends on communities, policies and partnerships that put people first.” (hadea.ec.europa.eu)European Mental Health Week 2026 highlights that effective mental health action requires collaboration, prevention, and meaningful community involvement in creating solutions. Original article: European Mental Health Week 2026: Discover EU-funded projects making mental health a priority
