22 Amendments of Cindy FRANSSEN related to 2023/2074(INI)
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights that, at any point in their life, any person can become more susceptible to poorer mental health and thus become part of a vulnerable group in society; stresses that addressing mental health conditions requires a thorough understanding of the different determinants of mental health and that an intersectional approach is necessary to prevent and mitigate the impacts on individuals, communities and societies; Underlines the importance of considering biological factors, past traumas, and early childhood experiences in mental health assessments;
Amendment 205 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Recognises that mental health disorders, and associated chronic physical conditions, including chronic pain or inflammation, frequently co-occur; Highlights the pervasive inadequacy and general scarcity of scientific knowledge on how these conditions can be prevented and calls for research into the factors that lead to severe mental health conditions as well as factors that offer resilience to these conditions;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Stresses that people living with chronic non communicable diseases (NCDs), often characterised by permanent pain or disability, are particularly vulnerable in developing mental health disorders; Calls on the European Commission and Member States to adequately address the effects of NCDs or other chronic diseases and disabilities in all mental health prevention policies;
Amendment 214 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the importance of bio- psychosocial approach to mental health and the importance of social policies that tackle social exclusion, poverty, homelessness, substance-related disorders, unemployment and economic vulnerabilities in order to prevent mental health conditions and address their root causes; underlines the need to provide better instruments to help people to cope with problems;
Amendment 247 #
4. Considers mental health information systems an important tool to collect data and measure the effectiveness of mental health interventions, and calls for them to be systematically improved and updated; Emphasizes the importance of data privacy and the need to ensure that the data collected is used ethically;
Amendment 270 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is deeply concerned that, despite progress in some countries, people with mental health conditions frequently experience discrimination and stigma and often do not have access to adequate healthcare, which can lead to severe human rights violations, increased risk of complications and poorer health conditions; Calls on the European Commission to support cultural change in all Member States, to reduce stigma, through awareness campaigns targeted at healthcare professionals, caregivers, educators, patients and the general public;
Amendment 287 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for the EU and the Member States to raise awareness of the importance of promoting good mental health in a coordinated and timely manner, through a mental-health-in- all-policies approach;
Amendment 290 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the European Commission and Member States to invest in mental health literacy and include mental health in school curricula and the curricula of teaching staff; Stresses the importance of providing training for educators and psychoeducation for families to enable early intervention for children and adolescents facing mental health challenges and to better integrate them in the school environment; Recommends Member States to ensure that students have direct access to psychological help when they seek it;
Amendment 317 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Recognises that harnessing digital health or telehealth services can cater to a broader population, including population in remote arears, and reduce waiting times;
Amendment 321 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Recognises that self-management can help develop essential skills to take care and cope with long-term mental health conditions;
Amendment 352 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls for better collaboration and exchange of information between private and public mental healthcare services in the Member States;
Amendment 409 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Member States to improve access to treatment and support for mental health and associated chronic conditions by implementing multidisciplinary care;
Amendment 430 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Training for healthcare professionals Stresses the need for better trained professionals in the EU; Calls for the European Commission and the Member States to promote best practices of cross- speciality training to better understand the connection between physical and mental health, and to increase the awareness and expertise in detecting and coordinating psychosocial support; and particularly in children and young adolescents;
Amendment 436 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Supports that harnessing of digital technologies for mental health has the potential to contribute substantially to the Member States' efforts to achieve European mental health coverage; Calls on the European Commission and the Member States to promote best practices for digital mental health, driven by ethical principles, privacy, safety and accountability;
Amendment 443 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Urges the Member States to ensure that people on medical leave because of mental health and associated chronic conditions do not face discrimination; urges the Member States to implement national plans that promote the integration of people with mental health conditions into the labour market, in order to reduce inequities and tackle social determinants;
Amendment 450 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Advocates for policies that support good mental health in the workplace, and promote a balanced lifestyle and a culture of acceptance.
Amendment 454 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 c (new)
Paragraph 16 c (new)
16c. Recognises that disabled people or people living with chronic diseases are more likely to present mental health issues and experience higher rates of workplace exclusion; Recommends that Member States introduce measures to provide flexible work practices and support to employees who suffer from a disease, physical pain, stress or other health crisis;
Amendment 477 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Invites the Commission and the Member States to invest in further research on digital technologies and mental health and to share best practices used in digital mental health;
Amendment 492 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Supports the adaptation of training programs on cultural sensitivity for professionals dealing with diverse populations;
Amendment 495 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Invites the European Commission to dedicate a European Year of Brain Health, to address the challenges deriving from mental and neurological conditions.
Amendment 500 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Invites the Commission to further develop its Mental Health Strategy and draw up concrete targets and goals for the future, including more in-depth initiatives, from a bottom-up perspective, such as national mental health action plans;
Amendment 524 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Calls on the European Commission to convert the flagship initiatives, introduced in the comprehensive approach, into concrete actions with adequate financial support for vulnerable groups, people living with chronic diseases, existing health conditions, rare diseases and disabilities; further calls for the development of policies and programmes that enhance the wellbeing of their families and caregivers;