Activities of Johan NISSINEN related to 2023/2074(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on mental health
Amendments (16)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
– having regard to Article 5(3) of the Treaty on the European Union;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas socio-economic characteristics, such as employment, social support and educational levers, are among the most significant factors influencing an individual’s mental health status;
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas under Article 168 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Union action is to complement national policies and be directed towards improving public health, preventing physical and mental illness and diseases, and obviating sources of danger to physical and mental health; whereas the same article stipulates that Union action shall respect the responsibilities of the Member States for the definition of their health policy and for the organisation and delivery of health services and medical care, the responsibilities of the Member States shall include the management of health services and medical care and the allocation of the resources assigned to them.
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas research findings highlight the significance of maintaining a high level of mental health and well- being among the population as a crucial factor for the economy; whereas mental disorders can result in extravagating economic setbacks, such as reduced business productivity, decreased workforce participation, and financial burdens on individuals, families, and communities coping with these conditions.
Amendment 221 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines that improving mental health and well-being within the population necessitates innovative collaborations between the healthcare sector and other sectors, including social affairs, housing, employment, and education.
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Considers it essential to acknowledge the diverse social and cultural landscapes across EU member states, along with their respective healthcare systems. These differences mean that what may constitute best practices or an effective campaign in one Member State may not necessarily yield the same results in another. Furthermore, the nature and severity of mental health challenges can vary significantly among regions. It is therefore important to acknowledge that Member States have the exclusive prerogative on implementing and executing health policies, as enshrined in the Treaties.
Amendment 269 #
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;calls therefore upon the Member States to implement measures aimed at combatting the stigmatization, exclusion, and discrimination experienced by individuals with mental health challenges, while actively fostering their social integration and facilitating their equitable access to education, training, housing, and employment opportunities.
Amendment 288 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for the EU andupon the Member States to raise awareness of the importance of mental health in a coordinated and timely manner, through aby considering mental- health- in- all-policies approach relevant policies;
Amendment 309 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is deeply concerned by the poor availability of mental healthcare services in thsome 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; considers that the shortage in staff in this specific sector and the lack of funding aggravates the issue;
Amendment 326 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that universal health coverage is a pillar of the European health union and that mental health services are an integral, essential and structural part of Member States’ national health systems;
Amendment 417 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Acknowledges that social prescribing iscan be a useful, practical, holistic and effective approach that can be integrated into the primary care setting within a national health service, 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 427 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to promote policies around best practices in social prescribing in the Member States;, while recognizing and respecting the diverse contexts and unique characteristics of each Member State.
Amendment 445 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Member States to increase their efforts on supporting the recruitment of individuals with mental illnesses or mental disorders and on advancing initiatives that encourage early intervention, facilitate workplace adaptation, and provide assistance to workers when they require leave for mental health concerns, as well as the smooth and adaptable reintegration of these individuals into the workforce, taking into account their ability to work, while ensuring that these policies are designed to minimize the administrative burden for employers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Amendment 474 #
18. Calls on the Member States to, where appropriate, 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 best practice in social prescribing;
Amendment 487 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 521 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23