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Mental Health & Work

Work is central to many people’s lives and identities. Quality and meaningful work can have a positive impact on mental health and well-being and community inclusion. It can also be an important step on the road to recovery for many.

 

The work of Mental Health Europe focuses on workplace settings and employment. We advocate for an inclusive European labour market where mental health and well-being are prompted in the workplace, and where people experiencing mental ill-health are supported to return to work when they are ready’.

 

Through its work on human rights and social policy, Mental Health Europe promotes the economic and social case for good mental health in the workplace and the inclusion of persons with psychosocial disabilities in the labour market.

 

MHE is also an active member of the European Alliance for Mental Health – Employment & Work.

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31 March 2023

10 ways to cope with stress

Without a doubt, the last years have been and continue to be challenging (Covid-19, Ukraine war). More than half of all workers in the EU report say that they are negatively affected by work-related stress. MHE launched a guide on how to cope with stress during these testing times.

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15 March 2022

Ukraine conflict and the impact on mental wellbeing

Children and young people are bearing the invisible wounds of the conflict in Ukraine. Mental Health Europe (MHE) is very troubled by the evolving situation in Ukraine and how the conflict is impacting children, adolescents, young people, and their families.

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1 March 2022

The war in Ukraine can have devastating long-term consequences on the mental health of children and young people

Children and young people are bearing the invisible wounds of the conflict in Ukraine. Mental Health Europe (MHE) is very troubled by the evolving situation in Ukraine and how the conflict is impacting children, adolescents, young people, and their families.

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21 January 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic is impacting the mental health of the youth

We are seeing a variety of statistics confirming that poor mental health is growing amongst the general European population and specifically in young people since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. MHE’s Laura Marchetti speaks to Euractiv about how the Covid-19 pandemic is impacting the mental health of the youth. 

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22 November 2021

European Empowerment Seminar 2021

Mental Health Europe is delighted to invite you to the European Empowerment Seminar 'A good mindset for work – a good work set for the mind' on 13 December from 10:00 - 16:00 CET.

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21 October 2021

MHE joins force with member Badiliko to promote mental health at work among the staff of the European Parliament

Read the interview by our member Badiliko about mental health in the workplace.

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12 March 2021

A New Reality Living With Covid: A pocket guide for returning to the workplace

MHI and SeeChange launch return to workplace amid Covid resource

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22 April 2020

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

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18 February 2019

New leaflet: All together for inclusive employment

Prepared in collaboration with other European organisations.

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19 December 2018

Infographic: Shedding Light

On the links between doctors and the pharmaceutical industry.

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18 June 2018

MHE joins call urging Ministers to adopt Directive crucial for the mental health of workers

This week Ministers will meet to decide whether to back the Directive on Work-Life Balance for Parents and Carers.

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30 April 2018

Mapping and Understanding Exclusion in Europe

A very short summary of findings.

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8 March 2018

Infographic: How to promote mental health in the workplace? 

How to promote mental health in the workplace? 

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20 February 2018

Why Does Work-life Balance Matters to Mental Health?

#IwantWorkLifeBalance

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22 November 2017

New infographic: How to promote mental health in the workplace?

Check out our latest infographic.

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9 October 2017

World Health Day 2017 Depression: the biggest barrier to workplace well-being

World Health Day 2017 Depression: the biggest barrier to workplace well-being.

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1 May 2016

Mental Health Europe’s statement on the long-term unemployment recommendation

Mental Health Europe’s statement on the long-term unemployment recommendation

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