Activities of Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ related to 2023/2074(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on mental health
Amendments (77)
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
– having regard to the Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 October 2022 on a Single Market for Digital Services and amending Directive 2000/31/EC (Digital Services Act),
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 e (new)
Citation 4 e (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 5 July 2022 on mental health in the digital world of work (2021/2098(INI)),
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 b (new)
Citation 4 b (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 12 July 2023 on the COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learned and recommendations for the future (2022/2076(INI)),
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 f (new)
Citation 2 f (new)
– having regard to its resolution from 21 January 2021 on The right to disconnect 2019/2181(INL),
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 g (new)
Citation 2 g (new)
– having regard to the 2022 European Parliament Report on Mental Health in a Changing World of Work,
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 c (new)
Citation 4 c (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 5 July 2022 on Towards a common European action on care (2021/2253(INI)),
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 d (new)
Citation 4 d (new)
– having regard to its report of 10 March 2022 on a new EU strategic framework on health and safety at work post 2020 (including a better protection of workers from exposure to harmful substances, stress at work and repetitive motion injuries) (2021/2165(INI)),
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
– having regard to the Council conclusions of 24 October 2019 on the economy of well-being, calling for a comprehensive EU mental health strategy,
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 c (new)
Citation 2 c (new)
– having regard to the 2008 European Pact for Mental health and wellbeing,
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 b (new)
Citation 2 b (new)
– having regard to the Commission Green paper of 14 October 2005 entitled ‘improving the mental health of the population – ‘Towards a strategy on mental health for the European Union,
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 h (new)
Citation 2 h (new)
– having regard to the 2022 European Care Strategy,
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 d (new)
Citation 2 d (new)
– having regard to the EU-OSHA report of 7 October 2011 entitled ‘Mental health promotion in the workplace – a good practice report’,
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 e (new)
Citation 2 e (new)
– having regard to the 2017 EU Framework for Action on Mental Health,
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas mental health should have equal parity with physical health;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the urgent need for better and wider awareness and understanding of mental health and for effective action to prevent and address mental ill health has increasingly being recognised in recent years, with the COVID19 pandemic highlighting this crucial need;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1 EU Strategy and Year on Mental health Welcomes the recent Communication on a "Comprehensive Approach to Mental Health" and calls on the Commission to come forward with a comprehensive and integrated EU Strategy on mental health to address the full spectrum of mental health, i.e. prevention, promotion, support, care, treatment and cure by bringing together and engaging relevant stakeholders through a bottom-up approach; coordinated by a dedicated internal and formal Commission structure, backed with sufficient resources, such a Strategy should ensure the development of national mental health action programmes, building on the outcome of past EU actions on mental health and have clear and measurable objectives, which should be assessed and adapted if required; Stresses that a European Year for Mental Health could be a useful tool to raise awareness of the importance of mental health and contribute to combatting stigma and discrimination while functioning as a stepping stone towards the abovementioned EU Strategy; calls on the Commission to designate such a Year in the near future;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and the socio- economic crisis underlined and exacerbated existing mental health issues, while creating new ones, especially for young people;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
Subheading 2
Preventing mental health conditions and promoting mental health among vulnerable groups in societyfor all
Amendment 152 #
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;find themselves in a vulnerable situation; underlines the need to prioritise mental health as a public health problem, stresses that addressing mental health conditions requires a thorough understanding of the different determinants of mental health and that; calls for an intersectional approach is necessary to prevent and mitigate the impacts on individuals, communities and societies through a mental-health-in-all- policies approach;
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Understands the broader societal implications of declining mental health, including its economic, social, and political repercussions for the EU.
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Stresses that mental health is shaped by a blend of socio-economic, environmental, and genetic factors and is influenced by early life experiences which have an important role in forming and conditioning the wellbeing of every person;
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Underlines that a comprehensive approach to mental health requires a thorough understanding of the different determinants of mental health to prevent and mitigate the impacts on individuals, communities and societies;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Emphasizes that mental health recovery is not just the alleviation of symptoms, but a personal journey towards leading a meaningful life with values, purposes, and relationships, despite the challenges posed by a mental health problem;
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1e. Acknowledges that gender plays a pivotal role in shaping mental health experiences with disparities in prevalence, types of disorders, and access to mental health care being largely influenced by gender;
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 f (new)
Paragraph 1 f (new)
1f. Is aware that families and caregivers of individuals with mental health problems bear unique burdens and should be afforded comprehensive, multidisciplinary support, tailored to their distinct needs;
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 g (new)
Paragraph 1 g (new)
1g. Recognises the deep and lasting impact of the COVID-19 lockdowns on mental health, social development, and the increased reliance on digital technologies;
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 h (new)
Paragraph 1 h (new)
1h. Acknowledges both the benefits and risks of digital technologies, from connectivity and access to information to potential digital addiction and reduced real-world interactions;
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 i (new)
Paragraph 1 i (new)
1i. Appreciates the important role of the workplace with regard to mental health;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 j (new)
Paragraph 1 j (new)
1j. Reminds the urgent need to raise awareness of mental health problems and the importance of talking about them openly, through efficient awareness- raising campaigns aimed at all audiences throughout the European Union; stresses the importance of culture and sporting activities in this awareness-raising role;
Amendment 197 #
2. HighlightAcknowledges the complex interconnections between physical health and mental health; whereas mental health stigma and discrimination remain prevalent in society and lead people to disregard mental health compared to physical health, impacting the quality and accessibility of mental health care, as well as the allocation of funds to mental health services; Notes that mental health conditions are the leading cause of years of healthy life loss due to disability in the EU and that people who are diagnosed with severe mental health conditionproblems are likelier to die prematurely;
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Preventing mental health conditions and promoting mental health among vulnerable groups
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Highlights that some people might be more at risk of experiencing poor mental health and less likely to access tailored mental health care. This is the case of people living in vulnerable situations or people experiencing intersectional discrimination; Notes that the links between these identity or socio- economic factors and mental health need to be clearly taken into consideration to develop tailored support and preventive measures;
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Underlines the heightened vulnerability to mental health problems in specific groups, namely: children and youth, the elderly, those experiencing dual disorders, people with physical or mental disabilities, individuals experiencing significant loneliness due to insufficient social connections, people living with HIV, displaced individuals including refugees and migrants, LGBTI people, victims of violence, incarcerated individuals, individuals with chronic conditions, rare diseases and those residing in rural or isolated areas. Their increased vulnerability is due to unique challenges faced by each group, which can exacerbate mental health issues;
Amendment 213 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the importance of social policies that tackle social exclusion,risk factors for social exclusion, including but not limited to 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 instrumentand accessible instruments and services to help people to cope with problems;
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the EU and the Member States to apply a proportionate universalism approach with a targeted extra support to those who may need it at a given time in their lives/situations;
Amendment 224 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Recognises that young Europeans today are growing up in a volatile and challenging environment marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, energy crises, war, a worsening economic outlook, and a pressing climate, nature and pollution crisis, acknowledges the potential for the present societal shifts to leave a lasting impact on the younger generation's mental health and their societal expectations;
Amendment 232 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Observes with concern the rising difficulties young people face, including economic instability, difficulty accessing affordable housing, and achieving societal satisfaction amidst rising inflation and job competition;
Amendment 235 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Alarmingly notes the high number of young Europeans aged 10-19 diagnosed with a mental disorder, and that suicide rates among this demographic are notably high;
Amendment 237 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 e (new)
Paragraph 3 e (new)
3e. Notes with concern the rise of climate anxiety among young Europeans and the potential adverse effects it has on their mental well-being;
Amendment 240 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 f (new)
Paragraph 3 f (new)
3f. Acknowledges that psychiatric comorbidity is highly prevalent among people who use substances (up to over 80% of people in drug treatment) and is associated with increased levels of clinical and social severity. The relevance of the comorbidity of substance use and mental health disorders is related not only to its high prevalence, but also to its difficult management and its association with poor outcomes for those affected;
Amendment 243 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3
Subheading 3
Amendment 245 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers mental health information systems an important tool to collect data and measure the effectiveness of mental health interventions,collect data, in adherence to the principles of transparency, legitimate purpose and proportionality, and measure the prevalence, clinical severity and effectiveness of mental health interventions; calls for the EU to facilitate the collection and routinely reporting of comparable, disaggregated mental health data across Europe; stresses indicators should factor in people's actual experiences to better reflect the social determinants of mental health and calls for them to be systematically implemented, improved and updated;
Amendment 252 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission to introduce a mental health impact assessment to evaluate the effect of different EU actions, policies and funding programmes on mental health;
Amendment 255 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Underlines the need for a detailed mapping of the state of mental health care across the EU as a basis for action and priority setting;
Amendment 258 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. CUrges the Commission to develop a long-term European Mental Health Strategy, with a clear timeline, adequate budget, concrete targets, objectives, as well as indicators to monitor progress; calls on the Commission to assist the Member States in collecting and spreading best practice, via the EU Best Practice Portal, with regard to targeted campaigns for supporting vulnerable groups; believes the Commission should utilise its influence to strengthen effective leadership and governance to go beyond the usual approach of “sharing” best practices;
Amendment 262 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Urges the Member States to develop long-term National Mental Health Action Plans with a clear timeline, adequate budget, concrete targets, objectives, as well as indicators to monitor progress;
Amendment 272 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is deeply concerned that, despite progress in some countries, peopleindividuals with mental health conditionshallenges, including those with psychosocial disabilities, frequently experienface discrimination and stigma and often. Often, they do not have access to adequate healthcare, which cantimely, accessible, affordable, and adequate healthcare and health services, leading to severeinsufficient promotion and protection of their rights and potential human rights violations;
Amendment 277 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recognises the need to use language and terminology that frames the topic in an inclusive and non-stigmatising way and reflects the variety of mental health experiences;
Amendment 279 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the EU and Member States to invest in mental health literacy and include mental health in school curricula and the curricula of teaching staff; Calls on the European Commission and the Member States to promote training and re-training of professionals to comply with the standards and obligations of the UN CRPD;
Amendment 284 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. CUrges the Commission to follow the recommendations of the Conference on the Future of Europe and designate a European Year of Mental Health; calls for the EU and the Member States to raise awareness of the importance of mental health in a coordinated and timely manner, through a mental-health-in- all-policies approach; Notes mental health mainstreaming could be applied in all EU policies – both internal and external – ensuring that mental health considerations are built into the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policy, legislation and spending programmes;
Amendment 295 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls for specific programmes to improve mental health literacy as these will contribute to fighting stigma as well as to increasing empowerment and resilience;
Amendment 300 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Underlines that the principles of equitable, affordable, and easy access to care, empowerment of those living with mental health problems, choice of desired treatment and patient-centeredness should underpin mental health systems across the EU;
Amendment 301 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Calls on EU Member States to strengthen their mental health systems by building community-based networks of interconnected services that move away, where possible, from custodial care in psychiatric hospitals and cover a broad spectrum of care and support needs, within and beyond the health sector;
Amendment 302 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 d (new)
Paragraph 7 d (new)
7d. Calls on Member States to step up investments in mental health, not just by securing appropriate funds and human resources across health and other sectors to meet mental health needs, but also through committed leadership, pursuing evidence-based policies and practice;
Amendment 304 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is deeply concerned by the poor availability of mental healthcare services in the Member States, as exemplified by the alarmingly long waiting lists for appointments with psychiatrists and psychologists and the limited options for therapeutic treatment, as well as for in- and outpatient clinic treatment and lack of relevant expense coverage by health insurance providers; considers that the shortage in staff in this specific sector and the lack of funding aggravate the issue; underlines that the cost of mental health services cannot and must not be an obstacle for citizens;
Amendment 331 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Underlines the need to effectively respond to the coexistence of mental health and other disorders; dual disorders represent a challenge for treatment services; often patients are referred from one service to the other, making their treatment access more difficult;
Amendment 348 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers that mental health conditions are underdiagnosed in the EUUnderlines the importance of early diagnosis and intervention for mental health problems, access to controlled medicines while preventing their diversion, hazardous overmedication or self-medication and considers that the current state of under-, late- and misdiagnosis of mental health conditions need urgent attention; underlines that every diagnosis must be individual, adapted to the person and that every mental health condition is different for each person; reminds that every diagnosis and treatment must be patient-centred;
Amendment 359 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Recognises that many mental health needs are unmet. Underlines the importance of identifying these needs at their onset. Early intervention may prevent these risks from escalating, with also potential benefits in terms of healthcare system costs;
Amendment 363 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Encourages the consideration of both biomedical and psychosocial models of mental health in EU actions and initiatives hence ensuring a balanced approach, which recognizes the importance of both biological determinants and the impact of social and environmental factors on mental health;
Amendment 366 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11c. Reminds the key role of the prevention of mental health within the digital space and social medias; calls on the Member States to fully implement the Digital Services Act in order to prevent, tackle and avoid any online hate and harassment, especially for young and vulnerable people, such as women; calls for the reinforcement of support, listening and alert platforms for victims of gender- based and sexual violence; Calls on the Commission –primary regulator for very large online platforms and very large online search engines under the DSA –to move towards a safer and healthier digital space for all, by guaranteeing an upward convergence and setting the highest/safest benchmarks;
Amendment 378 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 d (new)
Paragraph 11 d (new)
11d. Acknowledges people with mental health problems and psychosocial disabilities have the right to lead full and meaningful lives;
Amendment 379 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 e (new)
Paragraph 11 e (new)
Amendment 385 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Highlights the essential role of a multidisciplinary health workforce and the clinical, financial and organisational benefits of community-based healthcare; recognises the importance of ensuring suitable standards of training and regulation for mental health care providers;
Amendment 387 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 12 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Mental health at work
Amendment 390 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Stresses that the European care strategy proposed by the European Commission should, among other things, comprehensively address the impact of digitalisation on working conditions and the effects of teleworking and telecommuting on mental health; reiterates its call on the Commission to propose, in consultation with the social partners, a directive on psychosocial risks and well-being at work;
Amendment 397 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Recalls that healthcare professionals were in the front line during the Covid crisis and that their own mental health has been significantly impacted; calls for healthcare professionals and essential workers to have easier access to mental health support services;
Amendment 399 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
12c. believes that mental health protection and promotion should be an integral part of Occupational Health and Safety preparedness plans for future health crises;
Amendment 405 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Member States to improve access to care, treatment and support for mental health conditions by implementing holistic multidisciplinary care and enhancing integrated pathways between services for people with mental health disorders and other comorbidities while taking account of social, psychological as well as biological factors, patient centeredness and patient choice;
Amendment 410 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the EU and the Member states to increase efforts to ensure more meaningful cooperation with civil society and the communities they represent, experts and particularly persons with lived experience; highlights holistic approaches to mental health prevention, support and services should be developed alongside affected communities, including meaningful involvement of people with psychosocial disabilities, through co- creation and in a non-tokenistic manner;
Amendment 418 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Acknowledges that social prescribing is a useful, practical, holistic and effective approach that can be integrated into the primary care setting within a national health serviceystem, as pointed out by the WHO in its toolkit on how to implement social prescribing3 ; _________________ 3 https://apps.who.int/iris/rest/bitstreams/142 4690/retrieve.
Amendment 426 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to promote policies around best practice in social prescribing in the Member Statesevidence based practices of meaningful collaboration among mental health services and social sector services in the Member States, in line with a mental health in all policies approach and social prescribing;
Amendment 433 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Highlights the role of the revision of the Pharmaceutical package by the European Commission, in order to guarantee a better and equal access to treatments for every patients in Europe, including medicines to treat mental health conditions;
Amendment 461 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Invites the Commission and the Member States to invest in further research on brain and mental health, in consultation with relevant stakeholders regarding priority topics;
Amendment 475 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Member States to develop new social prescribing interventions for people with mental health conditions or who will benefit from such interventions; calls on the Commission to promote discussions with Member States on bestevidence based practices in social prescribing;
Amendment 476 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Amendment 478 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Emphasises the need to integrate mental health into the routine health information systems and identify, collate, routinely report and use core mental health data disaggregated by gender, age and other grounds to properly capture intersectionality issues. Indicators on determinants of mental health should also be available in population (mental) health information and monitoring systems (as recommended by WHO);
Amendment 499 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Invites the Commission to further develop its Mental Health Strategy and draw upbuild upon its Communication on a Comprehensive Approach to Mental Health to draw up a comprehensive and integrated EU Strategy on mental health with concrete targets and goals for the future, including more in-depth initiatives, from in consultation with all relevant stakeholders following a bottom-up perspectiveapproach;