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Minding your mental health during COVID-19

Coronavirus: 8 ways to look after your mental health

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mental Health Europe reminds you that taking care of your mental health is as important as looking after your physical health. Good mental health and positive wellbeing can help you better cope with the COVID-19 threat and the uncertainty it’s creating.

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10 ways to cope with stress during the pandemic

Teleworking and imposed lockdown restrictions led to stress and isolation for many. On the occasion of Stress Awareness Week (in November every year), MHE launched a guide on how to cope with stress during these testing times.

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5 wellbeing tips for the holiday season

Again in December, the pandemic and lockdown restrictions is thwarting plans for many. MHE has launched a guide with wellbeing tips to help you get through this time.

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6 ways to cope with post-lockdown anxiety

As part of a series about ways to look after your mental health during the pandemic, Mental Health Europe compiled a list of tips to help you manage your nerves around life after lockdown.

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Helplines and services to support your mental health during COVID-19

COVID-19 helplines map

Mental Health Europe (MHE) created a map of helplines and services to support your mental health during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond. Information from 36 European countries was gathered with the valuable support of MHE members and the European Federation of Psychology Students' Associations (EFPSA). In a few clicks, this interactive map will help you find more details on helplines and services providing mental health care during COVID-19 in your country, including COVID-specific support.

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Resources in other European languages

Information on COVID-19 and mental health in other European languages

  • Κορωνοϊός: 8 τρόποι για να προφυλάξετε την ψυχική σας υγεία (short version, full version)

Responding to COVID-19

Statements & policy work

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Let’s not forget about people with psychosocial disabilities, now and in the aftermath of COVID-19

Read MHE's statement on the occasion of World Health Day 2020.

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Vulnerable Groups should be protected during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Mental Health Europe has joined 16 other organisations calling to make the investment in physical & mental health prevention & protection a top political priority.

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Protecting children and their families during and after the COVID19 crisis

The EU Alliance for Investing in Children calls on the EU to protect children and their families during and after the COVID19 crisis.

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Open Letter: Act now to boost mental health policy

MEPs call on the European Commission and the European Council to address mental health and the needs of people with mental health problems now and in the aftermath of COVID-19

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EU action on health is more urgent than ever, says EU4Health coalition

Joint Statement demanding urgent action for stronger and better health policy at EU level.

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MHE releases a position paper on mental health in the aftermath of COVID-19

The paper highlights a crucial moment to rethink our approach and implement structural changes in mental health care and support.

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No dreams for a European Health Union without a triple WWW EU4Health Programme

A Well-resourced, Well-designed and Well-governed EU4Health programme is needed to improve health systems beyond COVID-19.

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Media highlights

Media Coverage 2020

Not just another strategy: mental health and wellbeing

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Media Coverage 2020

Coronavirus: why the EU must protect people with mental ill-health

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Media Coverage 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has become a painful reminder of how poor mental health provision is

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Press releases

Together we can make it

Mental Health Europe launches the first European mental health awareness week ‘Together we can make it’ to highlight the importance of mental health during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.

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Media Coverage 2020

Prioritising the importance of mental wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Media Coverage 2020

Mental health stigmas are the ultimate barriers against help for 1 in 6 Europeans

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Media Coverage 2020

Beyond COVID-19: The call for a European mental health strategy

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WMHD20

Pandemic is a wake-up call for mental healthcare reform in Europe

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WMHD20

Shock of Covid-19 is catalyst to invest in mental health

World Mental Health Day is on Saturday (10 October), but we must remember that this isn't a one-day event - it is time to make mental health a fundamental pillar in the Covid-19 response.

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Media Coverage 2020

World Mental Health Day 2020: growth, resilience and self-determination

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Media Coverage 2020

Revealed: Hit to EU mental health services during Covid-19

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Media Coverage 2020

Sin cita con el psiquiatra por el coronavirus: el tsunami en la salud mental

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Media Coverage 2020

Il COVID-19 ha congelato i servizi di salute mentale in Europa

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Media Coverage 2020

No appointments for mental health patients during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Media Coverage 2021

Environment: A natural remedy for mental ill-health

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Media Coverage 2021

Pay up or put it off: how Europe treats depression and anxiety

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Media Coverage 2021

This is not a mental health pandemic but it’s time to take mental distress seriously, footed on human rights

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Media Coverage 2021

Listen to those with mental ill-health; end coercion in mental healthcare

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Media Coverage 2021

Tackling the structural inequalities at the heart of poor mental health

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Media Coverage 2021

Antidepressants hit new highs in Europe

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Media Coverage 2021

MHE flags the systemic issues that must be addressed to tackle discrimination and secure inclusion for all – EU Agenda

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Media Coverage 2021

Mental Health Care Must Support Consent and Basic Human Rights – Mad in America

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Media Coverage 2021

Is Europe facing a workplace mental health crisis? – Debating Europe

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Media Coverage 2021

Caring for those who care for us – Open Access Government

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Media Coverage 2022

Caring for those who care for us – Open Access Government

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Media Coverage 2022

Europe’s mental health in decline – Euractiv

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Resources and Support

Mental Health Europe aims to provide helpful information to as many people as possible on how communities: experts by experience, service providers, mental health leaders, governments and policy makers, researchers and others, can support people efficiently through the current crisis and beyond.

Interview Series

About the Series

Below you can find a collection of interviews with MHE members and partners. We discuss the impact of the pandemic on their lives and work and which measures they are taking or can be taken to cope with the situation. These testimonies underline the importance of putting mental health higher on the European agenda, during the crisis and afterwards, while offering a personal side and shared expertise for people within the mental health sector, decision makers, and anyone interested in improving mental health for all.

19 August 2020

It is not always easy but our capacity for change is much higher than we think

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27 May 2020

This is a global experience, even if experiences vary tremendously due to inequality

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20 May 2020

Allow every feeling but focus on good things every day

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11 May 2020

A sense of community among mental health professionals is essential

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7 May 2020

Involve people with lived experience in mental health reform

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22 April 2020

To preserve the mental health of workers, information and guidance are key

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16 April 2020

Now more than ever we can be in contact with our clients

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16 April 2020

We’re focusing on one goal – to provide services to the people

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Additional Resources

Key resources

World Health Organisation
(WHO)

European

Commission 

(EC)

European Centre for Disease Prevention & Control (ECDC)

Tip of the Day

Daily advice on how to look after your mental health in these tough times

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