2023/2074(INI) Mental health
Lead committee dossier:
Progress: Procedure completed
| Role | Committee | Rapporteur | Shadows |
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| Lead | ENVI |
CERDAS Sara ( S&D)
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KYMPOUROPOULOS Stelios ( EPP),
SOLÍS PÉREZ Susana ( Renew),
ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ Nicolae ( Verts/ALE),
NISSINEN Johan ( ECR),
PIMENTA LOPES João ( GUE/NGL)
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Lead committee dossier:
Legal Basis:
RoP 54
Legal Basis:
RoP 54Subjects
Events
2023/12/12
EP - Text adopted by Parliament, single reading
Documents
2023/12/12
EP - Decision by Parliament
Documents
2023/12/11
EP - Debate in Parliament
Documents
2023/11/20
EP - Committee report tabled for plenary
Details
The Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety adopted an own-initiative report by Sara CERDAS (S&D, PT) on mental health.
According to Members, everyone can face different mental stressors and risk factors at different phases of their lives, which can increase the risk of more severe or even chronic mental health conditions. Mental health and well-being is shaped by a combination of socio-economic, environmental, biological and genetic factors.
Work and workplace
The Commission is called on to propose a legislative initiative, in consultation with the social partners, on the management of psychosocial risks and well-being at work, including online, in order to effectively prevent psychosocial risks in the workplace, provide training for management and workers, periodically assess progress and improve the working environment. The report further called on the Commission to adopt guidelines to support the access and return to work of people with mental health conditions, including more flexible work practices.
Member States are recommended to introduce measures to provide flexible work practices that support employees who suffer from disease, physical or emotional pain, stress or other health crises.
Elderly people
Members noted with concern that, in the context of an ageing society, the risks of mental health conditions in the elderly are increasing, including isolation and stigmatisation, which can lead to abuse, neglect and difficulties in coping with depression and other disorders. The report also noted with alarm that suicide rates among elderly people are high and believe it is therefore essential to promote the active participation of elderly people in community life, affordable and equal access to healthcare, as well as public support structures, community care, and infrastructure equipped with mental health specialists.
Members States are called on to develop national dementia plans in order to expand early diagnosis, support and care for adults with dementia.
Mental healthcare professionals
The report highlighted the need to ensure further investment in public health services and that they are staffed with sufficient mental health professionals. Members acknowledge that the shortages in the mental health workforce undermines the accessibility of mental health services. In this regard, they stressed the need for better trained professionals in the EU by ensuring training, re-training, certification and capacity building schemes for staff in order to increase the number of qualified professionals.
Early diagnosis and intervention
Mental health conditions are currently under- and misdiagnosed or are diagnosed late in the EU, resulting in significant individual and societal consequences, making this an issue that needs urgent attention. The report underlined the importance of early diagnosis and intervention for mental health conditions with a focus on vulnerable groups in society, as early intervention is cost-effective and may prevent poor outcomes.
Early identification and treatment of depression and substance use disorders are essential to reduce the suicide rate by one third by 2030, in line with the Member States’ commitment under the WHO Mental Health Action Plan 2013–2030 and target 3.4 of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Mental health support and treatment
Members stressed that people with mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities have the right to receive evidence-based treatment and support tailored to their needs. The integration of family and caregiver support services into mental health service delivery models should be encouraged.
Mental health in the EU
The report invited the Commission to draw up a long-term, comprehensive and integrated European Mental Health Strategy focusing particularly on the most vulnerable groups in society. The European Mental Health Strategy should focus on many areas in which young people’s mental health can be improved in coordination with the European Education Area with specific focus on bullying and cyber-bullying in schools.
Financial support
Members consider that:
- sufficient funding should be allocated to match the scale of the challenge and that mental health must be further addressed in future financial programmes such as the EU4Health programme 2028-2034 and Horizon Europe;
- the EU lacks a direct fund for mental health research and innovation and called on the Commission to convert the flagship initiatives into concrete actions with adequate financial support for vulnerable groups and to create a mission on Mental Health from the Horizon Europe programme and the future programme in the Multiannual Financial Framework 2028-2035.
Documents
2023/11/07
EP - Vote in committee
2023/10/27
EP - Committee draft report
Documents
2023/09/08
EP - Amendments tabled in committee
Documents
2023/09/08
EP - Amendments tabled in committee
Documents
2023/06/15
EP - Committee referral announced in Parliament
2023/04/20
EP - CERDAS Sara (S&D) appointed as rapporteur in ENVI
Documents
- Text adopted by Parliament, single reading: T9-0457/2023
- Decision by Parliament: T9-0457/2023
- Debate in Parliament: Debate in Parliament
- Committee report tabled for plenary: A9-0367/2023
- Committee draft report: PE751.899
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE752.879
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE752.936
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE752.879
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE752.936
- Committee draft report: PE751.899
- Text adopted by Parliament, single reading: T9-0457/2023
Activities
- Heidi HAUTALA
Plenary Speeches (2)
- 2023/12/11 Mental health (short presentation)
- 2023/12/11 Mental health (short presentation)
- João PIMENTA LOPES
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2023/12/11 Mental health (short presentation)
- Josianne CUTAJAR
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2023/12/11 Mental health (short presentation)
- Clare DALY
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2023/12/11 Mental health (short presentation)
- Mick WALLACE
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2023/12/11 Mental health (short presentation)
- Karen MELCHIOR
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2023/12/11 Mental health (short presentation)
- Sara CERDAS
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2023/12/11 Mental health (short presentation)
- Stefania ZAMBELLI
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2023/12/11 Mental health (short presentation)
- Maria WALSH
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2023/12/11 Mental health (short presentation)
- Alin MITUȚA
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2023/12/11 Mental health (short presentation)
Votes
Mental health – A9-0367/2023 – Sara Cerdas – Motion for a resolution #
2023/12/12 Outcome: +: 482, -: 94, 0: 32
PPE
The Left
NI
ID| Amendments | Dossier |
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2023/2074(INI)
2023/09/08
ENVI
524 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 1 a (new) – having regard to Article 5(3) of the Treaty on the European Union;
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution 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 100 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas almost one in two young Europeans (15-24 year olds) have unmet mental healthcare needs, and in several EU countries the share of young people (aged 18 to 29) reporting symptoms of depression more than doubled during the pandemic.1a _________________ 1a 2022 Health at a Glance report
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas chronic non- communicable diseases often result in serious mental health problems (e.g., depression, anxiety, suicidal behaviour), which is perhaps more evident in the infant and youth population, especially those suffering from chronic pain;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas according to the WHO report on the social determinants of mental health, a person’s mental health and many common mental disorders are shaped by social, economic and physical environments;
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. Whereas job insecurity, temporary employment and inadequate working conditions are associated with poor mental health and unemployment, as are absenteeism and presenteeism;
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C b (new) Cb. whereas non-communicable diseases can have a profound impact on mental well-being of European citizens, as the challenges of managing such illnesses contribute to stress, anxiety, and depression. whereas the demands of treatment and lifestyle adjustments can lead to feelings of helplessness, reducing quality of life; whereas the physical symptoms of chronic diseases, like pain and fatigue, can cause emotional distress and social isolation, intensifying mental health issues. whereas mental health conditions play a substantial role in increasing the susceptibility to non- communicable diseases (NCDs) by influencing behaviors like overeating, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and physical inactivity, driven by stress, anxiety, and depression; whereas these behaviors, such as stress-induced emotional eating leading to obesity and subsequently diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, heighten NCD risk.
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C b (new) Cb. whereas deep and unfair economic and social inequalities have different impact among different population groups; whereas the most economically vulnerable social groups see their mental health more impacted by social and economic factors; whereas all public mental health policies must be particularly sensitive to economically vulnerable populations to ensure equal protection for all citizens; whereas in times of economic crisis, it has been shown that mental health problems intensify asymmetrically, and children from the population that falls into unemployment have a greater risk of mental health problems;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution 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 107 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C b (new) Cb. whereas the risks may develop at any stage of life, but those that occur at critical periods of development, particularly in early childhood, are especially damaging; whereas research should be focused as a priority on that section of the population;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C b (new) Cb. whereas the omnipresence of smartphones, online messaging and social networks favours online socialisation at the expense of in-person socialisation, and increases the risk of progression from bullying to cyberbullying; whereas cyberbullying victims are at higher risk of depression and suicidal ideation;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C b (new) Cb. Whereas people with mental health conditions are often less likely to be employed and mental health problems in early childhood and adolescence increase the risk of poor academic performance and job opportunities later in life;
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 4 d (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 110 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C b (new) Cb. whereas according to the WHO report on the social determinants of mental health, the risk factors for many common mental disorders are heavily associated with social inequalities, whereby the greater the inequality the higher the inequality in risk;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C c (new) Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C c (new) Cc. whereas in order to act on the determining factors for mental health, it is often necessary to take measures that go beyond the health sector itself; whereas promotion and prevention programmes should therefore ensure that the sectors of education, work, justice, transport, the environment and housing are involved;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C c (new) Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C c (new) Cc. Whereas poverty is often linked to inadequate living conditions and may induce a scarcity mind-set, characterised by a belief that one has limited resources or is unable to provide for themselves or others, leading to intense feelings of anxiety. aggravating the poverty cycle and increasing the risk of mental ill-health;
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C c (new) Cc. whereas according to the Headway 2023–Mental Health Index, suicide is the sixth leading cause of death among the population as a whole in the EU and UK, and the fourth leading cause of death among young people;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C d (new) Cd. whereas a number of studies suggest that a large proportion of students are showing signs of psychological problems, in addition to diminished social skills and emotional capacities; whereas this needs to be addressed in the context of a lack of resources in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C d (new) Cd. whereas 90% of people with a mental health problem and who are able to and available to participate in the employment market are not in paid work, compared with 50% of people suffering from a physical disability, according to the WHO;
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C d (new) Cd. whereas EU-OSHA reports that 45% of employed persons consider stress and other risk factors that can adversely affect mental wellbeing to be common in their workplace
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C d (new) Cd. Whereas non communicable diseases (NCDs) can co-occur with associated chronic physical conditions and significantly impact patients’ mental health;
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 l (new) – having regard to its resolution of 1 March 2018 on the situation of fundamental rights in the EU in 2016 (2017/2125(INI)),
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C e (new) Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C e (new) Ce. whereas grinding poverty, social inequality and discrimination are putting people in a vulnerable position and whereas social and institutional factors such as education, social assistance and employment have an enormous bearing on the opportunities available to people to enable them to carve out their own direction in life;
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C e (new) Ce. Whereas people living with a rare disease are more likely to experience symptoms of a mental health condition (such as low mood, anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and may also at times lead to suicidal thoughts or intention), than the general population;
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C f (new) Cf. whereas a key element of the community model or paradigm is the role of patients and their families –duly organized through their associations and federations– in the debate and planning of the healthcare network; whereas according to the community care paradigm, it is a priority to empower patients as much as possible and turn them into active agents of their own therapeutic process (“health in the first person”); whereas taking advantage of the experience and knowledge of users and their environment is essential to plan and develop healthcare services; whereas dialogue with patients is undoubtedly one of the most stimulating, revealing and rewarding elements in the process of building this community model;
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C f (new) Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C f (new) Cf. whereas pregnant women, women who have recently given birth and women who are the victim of a traumatic episode, such as a miscarriage or abuse by their partner, are more susceptible to the psychological impacts of social, economic and political crises;
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C g (new) Cg. Whereas both licit and illicit substances (alcohol, caffeine, cannabis, hallucinogens, inhalants, opioids, sedatives, hypnotics and anxiolytics, stimulants, tobacco, and other substances) and behaviours (gambling, overeating, television compulsion, and internet addiction, among others) can lead to behavioural addictions or substance related disorders which are highly correlated with other mental health conditions;
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C g (new) Cg. whereas household chores and childcare responsibilities have a significant impact on women’s mental health, as illustrated by the Headway 2023–Mental Health Index, which reports that 44% of women with children under 12 struggle with responsibilities in the household, compared with just 20% of men;
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C h (new) Ch. whereas the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work highlights the importance of how work is organised and of interpersonal relationships, citing factors such as work-related stress, burnout, violence, bullying and sexual harassment in the workplace, fatigue, psychological burdens, presenteeism (i.e. being ‘connected’ for more hours than necessary) and emotional demands (i.e. distance from one’s colleagues and managing one’s emotions in particular roles), for helping workers to maintain their mental well-being and avoid disruptive situations at work;
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C h (new) Ch. Whereas loneliness and social isolation in older adults are associated with dementia and adverse physical and mental health outcomes, including substance related disorders, suicidality, poor lifestyle habits, major depression and anxiety;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 m (new) – having regard to its resolution of 25 November 2020 on the EU Strategy for Gender Equality (2019/2169(INI)),
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C i (new) Ci. whereas it should be acknowledged that psychologists have an important role to play in education, by attending to the general mental health of the school or facility, promoting effective health education, improving learning outcomes, keeping children safe, preventing school drop-outs and ill-discipline, managing conflicts between peers, between students and their teachers and between other members of staff, promoting skills across a variety of disciplines, helping students make decisions about their careers, integrating and improving the learning outcomes of students with special needs and students from ethnic minorities, promoting gender equality, bringing guardians closer to school, improving teachers’ mental health, and training both teaching and non-teaching staff;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C i (new) Ci. Whereas an institution is a care setting that tends to displays any of the following characteristics: residents are isolated from the broader community and/or compelled to live together; residents do not have sufficient control over their lives and over decisions which affect them; the requirements of the organisation itself tend to take precedence over the residents’ individual needs;
Amendment 132 #
Cj. Whereas in many Member States, the availability of mental health care and support is inadequate or scarce, leading to long waiting lists, poor resources and out- of-pocket payments, creating further socio-economic discrimination and inequities;
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C j (new) Cj. whereas although people may be able to adapt to their circumstances, it is not easy to live with uncertainty and the manifold limitations imposed in situations beyond one’s control;
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C k (new) Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C l (new) Cl. Whereas mental ill-health also has enormous economic consequences (over 4% of GDP in the EU), originating from productivity losses, as well as other indirect costs that often outweigh direct costs such as healthcare expenditure 17a ; _________________ 17a According to the 2018 OECD report ‘Health at a Glance: Europe 2018 State of Health in the EU Cycle’, the total cost related to mental health in Europe exceeded 600 billion euro, accounting for 4% of the EU's total GDP
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C m (new) Cm. Whereas there is increasing evidence that promotion and prevention can be cost-effective and cost-efficient;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C n (new) Cn. Whereas out-of-pocket expenses on healthcare services pose a financial barrier for people with health conditions and Universal Coverage Healthcare mitigates economic constraints for prevention, diagnosis, support and rehabilitation;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C o (new) Co. Whereas social prescribing is a holistic approach to health care, which promotes community-based integrated care and helps to demedicalize health service provision and usually includes services providing support in mental health, social inclusion, and financial and housing advice, as well activities promoting physical activity and creative self-expression;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution 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 14 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 n (new) – having regard to its resolution of 14 February 2019 on the rights of intersex people (2018/2878(RSP)),
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C q (new) Cq. whereas mental health conditions are the leading cause of years of healthy life lost due to disability in the European Union and that people who are diagnosed with severe mental health conditions are more likely to die prematurely;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution 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 142 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C p (new) Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph -1 (new) -1 Calls for the EU and the Member States to adhere to a proportionate universalism approach, providing good mental health for all with a targeted extra support to those who may need it at a given time in their lives;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph -1 a (new) -1a Recognizes the importance of protective mental health factors including access to affordable healthy food and housing, a sufficient income, a healthy environment, access to safe public spaces including green spaces as well as physical, movement, play and cultural activities, inter alia cultural institutions, youth organisations and sports clubs;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading 2 Preventing mental health conditions and promoting mental health
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Highlights that
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution 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 role of environmental factors impact on mental health and emphasizes the need to address environmental stressors, such as pollution and climate change, alongside societal and economic factors when developing Member States strategies on mental health.
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution 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
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution 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 15 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 o (new) – having regard to its resolution of 16 September 2021 with recommendations to the Commission on identifying gender- based violence as a new area of crime listed in Article 83(1) TFEU (2021/2035(INL)),
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Highlights that
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution 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 including the EU, Member States, civil society and professional actors, from the healthcare sector in particular, is necessary to prevent and mitigate the impacts on individuals, communities and societies;
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Highlights that, at any point in their life, any person can become more susceptible to poorer mental health and thus
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Highlights that, at any point in their life, any person can become more susceptible to poorer mental health, for various social or personal reasons or causes, 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;
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. underlines the problematic conditions suffered by people in prison, with 1 in 5 countries in Europe reporting overcrowding of their facilities; recalls that the inmate population is one of the most affected by mental health disorders with more than one third of them affected by mental issues 1a; calls on the Commission to launch an EU-wide study on the condition of the people in prison, with a particular focus on their mental health conditions; asks the Commission and member states to swiftly take concrete measures in order to protect the human rights of the people in prison, with appropriate funding and policies, and promote the well-being of the inmates; reminds as well the fundamental rights of people posed into isolation or confinement for security reason who must be able to enjoy their basic human rights, including their right to health and the availability of healthcare services, regardless of the reason for their conviction; recalls that a safe and healthy environment in prison is fundamental in order to support inmates in their reintegration process into society, preventing also subsequent relapses and setbacks into illegal activities after the end of the sentence; _________________ 1a https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/15- 02-2023-one-third-of-people-in-prison-in- europe-suffer-from-mental-health- disorders
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Calls on the Commission, Member States and regions to prioritise mental health and well-being among young people, by recognising mental health problems as one of the most significant health concerns for young people, and promoting early detection of mental health problems in young people, given that at least 50% of mental health disorders appear before the age of 15 and that 80% of the latter start before the age of 18, and can remain throughout a person’s life, including those related to chronic non-communicable diseases;
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Stresses the importance of protecting children, adolescents and young adults’ mental health, particularly in the school and family environment, as this largely determines their personal development in adulthood; Underlines the important role of education in preventing bullying and cyberbullying in school to prevent problems in the health and well- being of students;
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to prioritise mental health and well-being among young people, by recognising mental health problems as one of the most significant health concerns for young people;
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution 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 159 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Stresses that this report wishes to follow the Mental Health in All Policies (MHiAP), which should apply to all policy levels (e.g. national, regional and local), and in all policy sectors; considers that in order to achieve uptake of the Mental Health in All Policies approach, it is important to demonstrate mutual benefits by pointing out existing win-win situations of mental health promotion, and co-incidence of objectives of non- health policy areas with outcomes of mental health promotion actions are strong drivers of the Mental Health in All Policies approach;
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 p (new) – having regard to its resolution of 18 April 2023 on the universal decriminalisation of homosexuality in the light of recent developments in Uganda (2023/2643(RSP)),
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution 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 161 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Underlines the beneficial impact of physical activity, movement and play as drivers of positive mental health, especially in children, adolescents and young adults;
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution 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 163 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 c (new) 1c. Recommends the strengthening of child protection services, thereby aiming to prevent mental health conditions and suicide;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution 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 165 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 d (new) 1d. Calls on the Commission to investigate further regulation and to complement the existing legal framework in order to draft policies at EU level in favour of the protection of children, adolescents and young adults;
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 e (new) Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution 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) 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 169 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 f (new) 1f. Calls on the Commission to assist the Member States with the implementation of the Better Internet for Kids strategy and the protection of children in the digital world;
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 q (new) – having regard to its resolution of 28 November 2019 on the climate and environment emergency (2019/2930(RSP)),
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 g (new) 1g. Encourages a life-course approach to mental health where there is greater investment in services for all stages of life and age-friendly environments, and highlights the importance of an EU strategy to address the demographic changes of the population;
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution 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 172 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 h (new) 1h. Highlights the greater vulnerability and mental ill-health of women, characterised by intersectional risk factors and additional roles such as mothers (where they are at risk of postpartum depression and burnout), as partners (where they risk intimate partners violence and increased domestic violence) or as carers to sick relatives (where added stress and burnout is common);
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution 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 174 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 i (new) 1i. Notes with concern that six EU Member States (Bulgaria, Czechia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia) have not yet ratified the Istanbul Convention “Action against violence against women and domestic violence”;
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution 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) 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 177 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 j (new) 1j. Considers that the gender pay gap still plays a significant role in women’s ability to prioritise their own mental health and promote well-being; calls on the Member States to swiftly implement the equal pay for equal work directive 18a; _________________ 18a Directive (EU) 2023/970 of the European Parliament and of the Council to strengthen the application of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and women through pay transparency and enforcement mechanisms
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 k (new) 1k. Condemns female genital mutilation practices that can result in psychological trauma, anxiety, somatization, depression, post-traumatic stress and other mood disorders;
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 l (new) 1l. Considers that violence, stress and toxic environments (including multidimensional masculine role behaviour and toxic masculinity) are often correlated with mental ill-health and aversion to seek help for mental health conditions;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 f (new) – having regard to its resolution from 21 January 2021 on The right to disconnect 2019/2181(INL),
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 m (new) 1m. Stresses the importance of the ongoing implementation of the Union of Equality: LGBTQ Equality Strategy 2020- 2025 by the European Commission;
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 n (new) 1n. Condemns the criminalisation of homosexuality and the implementation of LGBTQIA+ free zones, increasing mental ill-health in this vulnerable population;
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 o (new) 1o. Condemns LGBTQIA+ conversion ‘therapies’ and calls for a ban of such practices in all Member States as they pose as a threat to mental health and are a human rights violation;
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 p (new) 1p. Calls on the Union and the Member States to tackle hate speech online particularly directed at ethnic minorities and racially discriminated persons, LGBTQIA+ community and other vulnerable groups;
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 q (new) 1q. Calls on the Union and the Member States for the Legal Gender Recognition in a non-discriminatory and accessible manner;
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 r (new) Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 s (new) 1s. Condemns HIV criminalization and discrimination in the European Union and urges Member States to end such practices without further delay, including those that hinder accessibility to health services;
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 t (new) 1t. Calls on Member States to criminalise buyers of victims of sex trafficking and the European Commission to address the root causes of prostitution of victims of sex trafficking by supporting Member States in the fight against poverty, social exclusion and discrimination;
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 u (new) 1u. Is deeply concerned about the lack of action in European Union’s policies regarding migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and ethnic minorities protection, rights and their effective implementation, which has a negative impact on these population’s mental health;
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 v (new) 1v. Considers that migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and ethnic minorities face structural and multi-faceted discrimination, segregation and marginalisation, including structural, institutional and interpersonal racism and xenophobia and should be protected by/via specific legal instruments to safeguard their physical well-being and mental health;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 g (new) – having regard to the 2022 European Parliament Report on Mental Health in a Changing World of Work,
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 w (new) 1w. Considers that essential service workers, education, health, security and shift workers, are subject to a high stress burden and disproportionate suicide rates; believes that this issue should be addressed through targeted policies and interventions for prevention and promotion of mental health and well- being;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 x (new) 1x. Calls on the European Commission and Member States to recognise and address the impact of chronic NCDs in all mental health and suicide prevention policies and programmes;
Amendment 192 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 y (new) 1y. Calls for MHiAP approach in European Union’s policies to prevent substance related disorders, isolation, self-harm or suicide;
Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 z (new) 1z. Notes with concern that the elderly are increasingly isolated and stigmatised, which can lead to abuse, neglect and difficulties in coping with depression and other disorders;
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 aa (new) 1aa. Acknowledges the increasing incidence of dementia and the negative mental health consequences associated with it (including on informal caregivers) as well as its array of modifiable risk factors and preventative nature;
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 ab (new) 1ab. Calls on the Commission and Member States to, together with relevant international organisations implement the endorsed Global Dementia Action Plan in at the national and regional levels and develop national dementia plans in order to expand early diagnosis, support and care for adults with dementia;
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 Amendment 197 #
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Amendment 198 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Highlights 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 and associated chronic conditions are likelier to die prematurely, to have a reduced quality of life, mobility, and social participation across the lifespan;
Amendment 199 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Highlights that mental health conditions are the leading cause of years of healthy life loss due to disability
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 1 a (new) – having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/522 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 March 2021 establishing a Programme for the Union’s action in the field of health (‘EU4Health Programme’) for the period 2021-2027, and repealing Regulation (EU) No 282/2014,
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 4 c (new) – having regard to its resolution of 16 February 2022 on Strengthening Europe in the fight against cancer (2020/2267(INI)),
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new) Preventing mental health conditions and promoting mental health among vulnerable groups
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Highlights that mental health and associated chronic conditions, like chronic pain, frequently co-occur, due to shared neural circuit physiology mechanisms and risk factors including social disadvantage (e.g. poverty, unemployment, and lack of access to healthcare services). People who suffer from both mental health and associated chronic conditions, such as chronic pain, depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, have substantially poorer physical health, increased risk of cancer and cardiovascular-related diseases, all contributing to lower life expectancy;
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Considers that, in order to reduce inequalities, the ensuing risk of developing mental disorders and the number of mental health issues in general, it is essential to take steps to improve people’s day-to-day living standards by adopting an approach that encompasses the entire cycle of life – from before birth through to early childhood, later childhood and adolescence, to working age, starting a family and into old age – and thus recognises the various factors that may have a bearing on mental health at different stages of life;
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution 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 205 #
Motion for a resolution 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 206 #
Motion for a resolution 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 207 #
Motion for a resolution 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 208 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. Stresses that severe mental illness patients experience a higher prevalence of physical co-morbidities and multi-morbidities and therefore there is a need for integrated and holistic care delivery which considers their mental and physical health needs;
Amendment 209 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. Emphasises that mental health and behavioural disorders are an important driver of suicide among individuals, especially younger age groups with male adolescents aged 15–19 reported higher suicide rates;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution 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 210 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 c (new) 2c. Underlines the profound impact of disease exposure on both the healthcare workforce and the caregivers’ wellbeing, urging to identify and address their specific psychological care needs through dedicated instruments;
Amendment 211 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Stresses the importance of social policies that tackle social exclusion,
Amendment 212 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Stresses the importance of
Amendment 213 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Stresses the importance of social policies that tackle
Amendment 214 #
Motion for a resolution 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
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Considers that workers who find themselves in stressful situations at work, having to acquire multiple skills and under constant pressure to increase production, in addition pay cuts and low wages, uncertainty and a lack of security surrounding their job, long and irregular working days and hours, and concerns about being made redundant and violence or harassment in the workplace, are prone to exhaustion and at greater risk of developing mental health disorders; takes the view that all of these issues can lead to adversity in the workplace and – ultimately – redundancy, giving rise to physical and mental illness and even psychiatric disorders; stresses the importance of safeguarding labour rights, tackling unemployment and job insecurity, and ensuring a balance between people’s professional, family and personal lives;
Amendment 216 #
3a. Recognizes the intersectionality of various factors influencing mental health and the prevalence of institutional and systemic discrimination in areas such as education, housing, labor, and healthcare. Emphasize that improving access to decent and affordable housing, eliminating overcrowding, and supporting marginalized individuals in finding employment and reintegrating into society are essential components of a holistic approach to improving mental health. Highlights interventions not only address immediate housing and employment needs but also create an environment conducive to overall well-being and mental health resilience. Urges Member States to take measures to improve workers’ mental health well-being by respecting and prioritising workers' rights, assuring adequate compensation and social benefits.
Amendment 217 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Stresses the profound impact of exposure to illness on healthcare staff and on the well-being of carers, and calls urgently for their specific needs for psychological care to be identified and responded to through specific training using dedicated tools;
Amendment 218 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Calls the Commission for legislative initiatives to regulate teleworking, the right to disconnect, AI at the work place and to prevent and manage psychosocial risks at work. Calls for the recognition of depression, burnout, anxiety, stress and other related mental disorders as occupational diseases.
Amendment 219 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Considers that severe adverse and stressful life events are major determinants of mental health issues which could affect a big part of the population: economic recession 2008– 2013, COVID–19 pandemic, migration from Africa and Near East; survivors of the war in Ukraine, amid other causes;
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution 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 220 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Urges all the public administrations to focus especially on domestic violence, and within it, with a special focus on violence against women and girls, whose trauma inflicted upon them might be life-enduring and a long- lasting scar;
Amendment 221 #
Motion for a resolution 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 222 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution 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) 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 225 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. Urges the Commission, Member States and regions to detect mental health problems in the general population (almost 50% of people with mental health disorders are not linked to the health system), by educating and promoting skills in the general population to increase resilience and be able to confront any kind of traumatic event;
Amendment 226 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. Warns that this situation is particularly serious for health professionals and carers, who play a vital role in providing care to people that need assistance and hence rely on specialised occupational healthcare;
Amendment 227 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 b (new) Amendment 228 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 c (new) 3c. Stresses that the impact of teleworking, namely more isolation, excessive amounts of screen time (processed as stress by the human brain), the risk of longer working hours and the need to be constantly available, without a proper separation of one’s working and family life, should be looked into and considered when it comes to employment- related decisions;
Amendment 229 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 d (new) 3d. Emphasises that in the workplace, in the provision of support for children of school age, in the special care accorded to the oldest in society, and in our social relations, the cumulative effects of successive economic, social, health and environmental crises and the decline in living standards and economic status continue to be felt, with the current period proving a particularly challenging and difficult one; highlights the need to fight social inequalities, injustice, discrimination and poverty, while safeguarding social and labour rights and ensuring that people can avail themselves of culture and a healthy environment;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 1 e (new) – having regard to the DG EPRS briefing of July 2021 entitled ‘Mental health and the pandemic’,
Amendment 230 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 e (new) 3e. Stresses the importance of combating gender inequalities and violence against women; highlights the importance of ensuring reproductive and sexual rights, maternity and paternity rights, employment with rights and good-quality public services in order to combat and prevent mental health conditions among this vulnerable societal group;
Amendment 232 #
Motion for a resolution 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 233 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. Emphasizes the significance of early detection and intervention for youth mental health issues, promoting the integration of mental health screenings and assessments into routine healthcare for young individuals.
Amendment 234 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 c (new) Amendment 235 #
Motion for a resolution 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 236 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 d (new) 3d. Encourages Member States to develop of specialized mobile mental health care clinics near educational institution to provide convenient, youth- friendly services with minimal administrative complexity.
Amendment 237 #
Motion for a resolution 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 238 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 e (new) 3e. Recognizes the potential impact of digital mental health services in increasing accessibility for youth, especially in remote or underserved areas. Acknowledges that digital disparities and literacy barriers may hinder some youth from accessing online mental health services. Urges Member States to provide digital literacy training and resources to equip young individuals with the necessary skills to navigate and benefit from online mental health support platforms. Emphasizes the importance of designing digital mental health resources and platforms with youth-friendly interfaces and plain language content to ensure they are accessible to youth with varying levels of digital and literal literacy. Calls on Member States to provide accessible mental health resources in various formats, including audio, video, and visual materials, to cater to the diverse literacy needs
Amendment 239 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 f (new) 3f. Warns that widespread population ageing across the Member States risks bringing about a deterioration in mental health and well-being in old age as a result of falling living standards, namely insufficient pensions and retirement savings, the loss of social support from friends and family members, the onset of physical or neuro-psychiatric conditions such as dementia, and a shortage of public services for older people, which are absolutely essential;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution 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 240 #
Motion for a resolution 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 241 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 g (new) 3g. Warns that suicide rates are higher among older people; deems it essential, therefore, to promote the active participation of older people in community life and to ensure that all older people have what they need to be able to take part, free of charge, as well as providing public facilities for this at-risk group, which means investing in a network of public care homes, strengthening and extending the provision of long-term care and beefing up community services, which must be suitably well-staffed with specialist mental health professionals;
Amendment 242 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 f (new) 3f. Underlines the impact of climate change on youth mental health; urges for the development of resilience-building programs that address climate-related anxieties and traumas.
Amendment 243 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading 3 Amendment 245 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Considers mental health information systems an important tool to
Amendment 246 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Considers
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 248 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 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; urges the Commission to make an European surveillance study on mental health disorders;
Amendment 249 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Considers mental health information systems an important tool to collect data, effectively promote good mental health and measure the effectiveness
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 s (new) – having regard to the Council conclusions of 24 October 2019 on the economy of well-being, which call for a comprehensive EU mental health strategy,
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Recommends that mental health data monitoring is carried out using evidence-based tools and validated indicators for mental health, with specific indicators for child, adolescent and young adult mental health and wellbeing adapted across settings;
Amendment 251 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Calls for the measurement and monitoring of access to mental health services across Europe. This should include data on the access and availability of categories of mental health services, such as psycho-oncology as part of cancer care;
Amendment 252 #
Motion for a resolution 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 253 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 b (new) 4b. Believes that mental health must be made a priority of the European Union of Health and believes the link between mental and physical health should be recognised and reflected in its programs and measures; urges the Commission and the Member States to address the mental health crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among young people and children and calls for a comprehensive EU mental health strategy that focuses on youth mental health and integrates actions for all social groups, particularly the most vulnerable; urges the Commission and the Member States to include mental health impacts in their work on health crisis and pandemic emergency response and preparedness;
Amendment 254 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 b (new) 4b. Suggests that Member States use the Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) and the patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) to measure outcome; Stresses that indicators should strive to complement diagnostic criteria with people's actual experiences to reflect the social determinants of mental health and human rights of people with psychosocial disabilities;
Amendment 255 #
Motion for a resolution 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 256 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 c (new) 4c. Suggests that Member States make use of mental health service level indicators to identify gaps in quality of care, and increase support for measures to improve quality of care such as incentive based financing models;
Amendment 257 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 d (new) 4d. Calls on the Union institutions and Member States to further negotiate and agree on a European Health Data Space capable of delivering insightful, disaggregated and quality data for the understanding of mental health determinants, conditions, care and support, interventions and effective public policies;
Amendment 258 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 259 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls on the Commission to assist the Member States and the regions with health competences in collecting and spreading best practice, via the EU Best Practice Portal, with regard to targeted campaigns for supporting vulnerable groups, particularly marginalised communities;
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 c (new) – having regard to the 2008 European Pact for Mental health and wellbeing,
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution 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 261 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Calls on Commission and Member States to improve the comprehensiveness, quality and timeliness of their suicide- related data including vital registration of suicide, hospital-based registries of suicide attempts and nationally representative surveys collecting information about self-reported suicide attempts;
Amendment 262 #
Motion for a resolution 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 263 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Calls on the Member States to increase diagnosis among children, as it is said that most mental health issues develop before the age of 14;
Amendment 264 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 b (new) 5b. Calls on all the public administrations to focus on preventing use of addictive substances, especially those harmful such as Cannabis Sativa, genetically modified Cannabis Sativa, cocaine and derived substances; calls on the public administrations to focus also on detecting and preventing behavioural additions towards tobacco and alcohol, as well as prescribed opioids; urges the Commission to reform the Tobacco Products Directive (Directive 2014/40/EU on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States concerning the manufacture, presentation and sale of tobacco and related products);
Amendment 265 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 b (new) 5b. Stresses that mental health issues cover a very wide spectrum, from moderate and one-off issues to severe, chronic and disabling issues;
Amendment 266 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 c (new) 5c. Calls for access to mental health services in Europe to be measured and monitored; considers that this should include data on access to and the availability of different categories of mental health services, such as psycho- oncology in the sphere of cancer treatment;
Amendment 267 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Recalls that the language used to address people with mental health issues can be stigmatising and therefore terms such as “mental illness” should be largely avoided and replaced with a person- centred, inclusive, non-stigmatising, strengths-based and recovery focused language reflecting the variety of mental health experiences; Calls on the Commission for the creation of a mental health taxonomy guideline to avoid the use of negative connotations within policy documents, harmonise use of mental health lexicon across Europe and to contribute to mental health literacy in the general population;
Amendment 268 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 b (new) 5b. Highlights that the link between mental health conditions and marginalising socio-economic factors can further aggravate discrimination and stigma;
Amendment 269 #
Motion for a resolution 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,
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 a (new) – having regard to the communication from the Commission of 30 November 2022, entitled ‘EU Global Health Strategy: Better Health For All in a Changing World’,
Amendment 270 #
Motion for a resolution 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 271 #
Motion for a resolution 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
Amendment 272 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Is deeply concerned that, despite progress in some countries,
Amendment 273 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Is deeply concerned that, despite progress in some countries, people with mental health and associated chronic conditions frequently experience discrimination and stigma
Amendment 274 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Is deeply concerned that, despite progress in some countries, people with mental health conditions and their families frequently experience discrimination and stigma and often do not have access to adequate healthcare, which can lead to severe human rights violations and social exclusion;
Amendment 275 #
Motion for a resolution 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, work place or housing, which can lead to severe human rights violations;
Amendment 276 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Notes the importance of people with lived experience as agents of change to improve public awareness of mental health and non-discrimination acceptance of people with mental health issues, calling for facilitating direct social contact with decision makers and communities as an effective approach to challenge stigma; Emphasises the role of people with lived experience, carers and families in any stigma reduction initiatives/activities;
Amendment 277 #
Motion for a resolution 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 278 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 b (new) 6b. Recognises that the workplace challenges faced by many people with mental health conditions result in high rates of workplace exclusion; Calls on the Commission to propose measures which allow the Member States to support the access and return to work of people with mental health conditions, including more flexible work practices;
Amendment 279 #
Motion for a resolution 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 28 #
Motion for a resolution 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 280 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 c (new) 6c. Recommends that the media adapt their practices to adhere to responsible reporting of suicide, to take caution with addressing the concept of self-care so as to not place the responsibility on the individuals; calls on the Member States to strictly monitor the adherence of the legal limits of alcohol advertising in order to reduce alcohol use;
Amendment 281 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 d (new) 6d. Is deeply concerned about the current media coverage of body size and image, often portraying toxic and unrealistic body standards, as well as the impact of fashion industry on mental health, especially on women;
Amendment 282 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 e (new) 6e. Stresses the role of communities, public figures, politicians, public institutions, governments and individuals to fight the stigma of mental health conditions by discussing them publicly without prejudice or biases;
Amendment 283 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 f (new) 6f. 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, given the increased influence that the school system can have on destigmatizing mental health in children and adolescents;
Amendment 284 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7.
Amendment 285 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. 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; Calls on the EU and Member States to include, where relevant, when developing new policy an assessment of how it impacts mental health well-being. Requires the Commission to monitor the capacity to address mental health in all policies of each Member State and publish a periodic report that analyses how Member States implement this principle.
Amendment 286 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Calls for the EU
Amendment 287 #
Motion for a resolution 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-
Amendment 288 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Calls
Amendment 289 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. 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
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 e (new) – having regard to the Commission initiative of 22 June 2022, entitled ‘Healthier Together: EU Non- Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Initiative’,
Amendment 290 #
Motion for a resolution 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 291 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Calls for the EU and Member states to enhance and advance cultural change in their countries, to decrease stigma and discrimination about mental health and associated chronic conditions, through targeted awareness campaigns, such as campaigns targeted at healthcare professionals, patients, vulnerable groups, as well as the general public;
Amendment 292 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. invites the EU and the Member States to develop and run awareness- raising campaigns regarding the need for early detection of mental illnesses in different categories of people, especially considering the fact that many people do not admit that they suffer from such conditions;
Amendment 293 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Stresses that, according to the Quebec Public Health Institute (2008), prejudice surrounding mental illness results in nearly 2/3 of people who are experiencing difficulties not seeking the help they are so much in need of;
Amendment 294 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Calls on the Union and the Member States to focus on supporting people with mental disorders and their families, including the removal of barriers to their integration into society and participation in the labour market;
Amendment 295 #
Motion for a resolution 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 296 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) Amendment 297 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 b (new) 7b. Calls on the Member States to undertake a genuine reflection about discrimination within medical spaces themselves because, as a British study demonstrates, 44% of people with a mental illness have experienced discrimination from their family doctors, and 32% have experienced it from other health professionals;
Amendment 298 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 b (new) 7b. Calls on the Member States to develop and encourage cooperation between national public health services and private social solidarity associations in the field of mental health, with a view to providing services, promoting the participation of families, upholding the rights of people with mental health conditions and combating the stigma they face;
Amendment 299 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 c (new) 7c. Suggests that Member States should reduce stigmatisation of people suffering from mental health issues by: - openly talking about mental illness in the community; - providing accurate information on the causes, prevalence, course and effects of mental illness in the community or in the world of work; - countering the negative stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding mental illness; - providing support and treatment services that enable persons suffering from a mental illness to participate fully in all aspects of community life; - ensuring the existence of legislation to reduce discrimination in the workplace, in access to health and social community services;
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 1 b (new) – having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/695 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 April 2021 establishing Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, laying down its rules for participation and dissemination, and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1290/2013 and (EU) No 1291/2013,
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 f (new) – having regard to the communication from the Commission of 24 March 2021 entitled ‘EU strategy on the rights of the child’ (COM(2021) 142),
Amendment 300 #
Motion for a resolution 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) 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) 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 303 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Emphasizes that all EU citizens must have access to high-quality and affordable mental health care and treatment. Is deeply concerned by the poor availability of mental healthcare services, and inadequate number of health workers 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; considers that the shortage in staff in this specific sector and the lack of funding aggravate the issue; Calls on Member States to commit to eliminate financial and administrative barriers, and ensure mental health services are accessible and affordable Calls on the Commission to monitor, collect data and publish reports on the status of reaching this objectives. Calls on Members States to address mental health healthcare staff shortages in the EU. Urges the Commission and Member States to draw coordinated retention policies for mental health professionals in the EU and implement best practices. Urges Member States to invest in recruitment and retention of the mental health professionals to address growing staff shortages and address the underinvestment gap in public healthcare systems.
Amendment 304 #
Motion for a resolution 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 305 #
Motion for a resolution 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; considers that the shortage in staff in this specific sector, the lack of integration of mental health services within the framework of health delivery (e.g. as part of cancer care), and the lack of funding aggravate the issue;
Amendment 306 #
Motion for a resolution 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; considers that the shortage in staff in this specific sector, the lack of integration of mental health services within healthcare (for example, as part of cancer care) and the lack of funding aggravate the issue;
Amendment 307 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Is deeply concerned by the
Amendment 308 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Is deeply concerned by the poor availability of mental healthcare services and of specific 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; considers that the shortage in staff in this specific sector and the lack of funding aggravate the issue;
Amendment 309 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Is deeply concerned by the poor availability of mental healthcare services in
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 g (new) – having regard to the communication from the Commission of 11 May 2023 entitled ‘A Digital Decade for children and youth: the new European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+)’ (COM(2022) 212),
Amendment 310 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Calls on Member States to consider supportive measures for civil society initiatives addressing mental health needs of the public; recalls that such initiatives, which may be based on public funding or private donations, can help facilitate access to mental health care, thereby providing benefits to the individual and alleviating the pressure on public health systems; highlights that such initiatives can also provide guidance about further mental health treatment options, thus serving as a gate-way to accessing the right mental health support; asks the Commission to support the sharing of best practice between such initiatives across Member States; notes that the opportunities for people experiencing mental health challenges to access mental health support can be greatly increased by utilizing trained volunteers; highlights the benefits of such initiatives being free, allowing for anonymity and not requiring referrals;
Amendment 311 #
8a. is deeply concerned about the low availability of integrated addict support centres in the context of the rising number of such conditions and the huge repercussions for mental health. Considers that sustained measures must be taken by the Commission, possibly a programme to provide diagnosis, support and holistic treatment for people with addictions.
Amendment 312 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Calls for the EU and the Member States to ensure training and certification schemes for qualified professionals to increase the number of qualified professionals and reduce waiting times including specialists on cultural sensitive counselling and specific contexts and needs such as trauma caused by war and conflict, and natural disasters;
Amendment 313 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Would like to see mental health services included within the comprehensive care delivered to patients with non-transmissible illnesses, such as cancer; points out that a patient-centred approach should take mental health into account throughout their patient journey, from diagnosis to post-treatment;
Amendment 314 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Highlights the role of functioning health and social services, civil society, and childhood support systems in schools and outside school activities and communities in promoting good mental health and mental health resilience and in strengthening mental health systems;
Amendment 315 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Laments that provision of mental healthcare is in part undertaken by the private (where services are not affordable to all) and the NGO sector (which is often underfunded and lacking in resources), that might also have long waiting lists and limited accessibility;
Amendment 316 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. 8a. strongly warns against the risks arising from poor access to mental health care services, especially for children and adolescents, for whom timely help is crucial for their physical and psychological development and neglecting it can lead to irreparable consequences;
Amendment 317 #
Motion for a resolution 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 318 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Urges the European Commission to work with Member States on improving pan-European mapping of, and response to mental health workforce gaps;
Amendment 319 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 b (new) 8b. Urges the Commission and Member States to share best practices and develop guidelines to provide support in adopting flexible and mobile solutions to access mental health services. Calls on Member States to invest in and expand the deployment of walk-in mobile mental health clinics as accessible and flexible mental health care solutions, to reach individuals where they are, reducing administrative barriers for patients and ensuring prompt access to services.
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 h (new) – having regard to the communication from the Commission of 30 Sep 2023 on achieving the European Education Area by 2025 (COM(2020) 625),
Amendment 320 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 b (new) 8b. Highlights the importance of timely access to services for children and adolescents, which, if postponed, could result in delayed treatment during a vulnerable period of psychosocial development; Stresses that the complex transition of patients from child and adolescent mental health services to adult services could be negative for this vulnerable population and the importance of continuity of care in this critical transition period in life;
Amendment 321 #
Motion for a resolution 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 322 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 b (new) 8b. Advocates developing community mental health services in primary care;
Amendment 323 #
8c. Calls for the Commission and Member States to develop a cross-border network and digital tools whereby mental health professionals who can provide such services in a voluntary or low cost are connected with vulnerable population including marginalised minorities and communities, youth, elderly, people experiencing homelessness, and socioeconomically disadvantaged.
Amendment 324 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 c (new) 8c. Supports the implementation of a mental health strategy at EU level that would act as a support system for the Member States; calls on the governments of the Member States to prioritise mental health;
Amendment 325 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 c (new) Amendment 326 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Considers that
Amendment 327 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Considers that free and good-quality universal public health coverage is a
Amendment 328 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Deems it essential to ramp up investment in public health services, including providing the requisite means and resources – both in terms of staffing and facilities – to boost financial support for mental health in order to promote the systematic, uniform coverage of mental health services in hospitals and of primary healthcare across the EU; stresses that such coverage should be tailored to the real needs of existing services and enable new departments to be set up, as envisaged by existing legislation, with a view to rectifying the serious shortcomings in the sector;
Amendment 329 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 h (new) – having regard to the 2022 European Care Strategy,
Amendment 330 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Urges the Member States to guarantee the access to quality, free of charge and tailored mental health services and programmes focusing on specific needs of children and young people and provide specific support including financially to young adults facing high levels of mental health pressure and in situations of vulnerability including adults who have left alternative care;
Amendment 331 #
Motion for a resolution 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 332 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Highlights that the lack of funding and the shortage in mental health workforce due to training, retention, workplace migration, brain drain, burnout, unemployment, retirement and other events impacting the work - life - cycle aggravates accessibility to mental health services;
Amendment 333 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 b (new) 9b. Highlights the need to ensure that public health services are staffed with sufficient mental health professionals, doctors, nurses, psychologists and other mental health professionals, who should feel that their careers are valued, be employed where they are needed the most, and given the resources and means to meet the needs of the people they serve;
Amendment 334 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 b (new) 9b. calls on the Commission to develop effective tools for a uniform and integrated system of child and adolescent neuropsychiatry health services to be implemented in the Member States;
Amendment 335 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 b (new) 9b. Highlights the importance of mental health service mapping and calls on the Member States to apply service mapping in the organisation of their national health systems;
Amendment 336 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 c (new) Amendment 337 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 c (new) 9c. Notes that individuals with mental health challenges face barriers in accessing healthcare services, practicing preventive behaviours, and adhering to treatments, amplifying neglect of physical health and intensifying NCD vulnerability. The commonly reduced motivation and energy associated with mental health issues further hinder engagement in physical activities and adoption of healthy lifestyles.
Amendment 338 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 c (new) 9c. Calls on the Member States, therefore, to equip psychiatric and mental health services with more staff, such as psychiatrists, general practitioners, paediatricians, mental health nurses, psychologists, social workers and rehabilitation professionals, who should be employed where local populations and areas need them the most, thereby remedying apparent staff shortages;
Amendment 339 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 c (new) 9c. Recommends that Member States ensure availability of low threshold access interventions (social care), care pathways and high quality accessible psychological first aid;
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 i (new) – having regard to the Commission communication of 3 February 2021 entitled ‘Europe's Beating Cancer Plan’,
Amendment 340 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 d (new) 9d. Believes that primary healthcare should play a more prominent role in the treatment of patients with mental health conditions in order to increase visibility among the general public and ensure that patients can better avail themselves of such care; stresses the need, to this end, for primary healthcare to be suitably well- equipped with expert mental health professionals such as psychologists and specialised psychiatric nurses, in particular in the most deprived regions, and to focus on community-led responses;
Amendment 341 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 d (new) 9d. emphasises that WHO recognises suicide as a public health priority; calls on the Commission and Member States to implement WHO evidence-based interventions in the Suicide Prevention Programmes by limiting access to the means of suicide, interacting with the media for responsible suicide communication, promoting social- emotional competencies of adolescents, and early identification, assessment, management and follow-up of anyone affected by suicidal behaviour;
Amendment 342 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 d (new) 9d. Calls on the Member States to strengthen Psychological, Psychiatric and Social Security services and the cooperation among these services, as well as promote consistent capacity building and training opportunities for staff in their national health systems; Suggests that cross-speciality training for all professionals is explored in order to better understand the relationship between physical and mental health;
Amendment 343 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 d (new) 9d. Highlights the need to integrate adequate psychological support as a key component of chronic disease care, due to high prevalence of mental health complications in people living with chronic conditions;
Amendment 344 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 e (new) 9e. Urges the Member States to incorporate more specialists – psychologists and psychiatrists– in primary care centres, increase the frequency of follow-up visits in mental health centres, whether for adults or child and youth mental health, open new specialised devices (e.g., in dual pathology or in adapted treatment of the homeless population);
Amendment 345 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 e (new) 9e. Notes that integrated and multi- sectoral mental health services in collaboration with educational, judicial, healthcare, and social security systems are highly valuable both for citizens, governments and society in general;
Amendment 346 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 f (new) 9f. Calls on the Member States to develop mental health literacy programmes, to enable citizens to recognise mental health conditions and to seek available professional help when in need;
Amendment 347 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 g (new) 9g. Underlines the importance of mental health care being truly accessible for all, taking into account the specific needs of certain societal groups, such as people with disabilities, children and the elderly;
Amendment 348 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10.
Amendment 349 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Considers that mental health conditions are underdiagnosed in the EU
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 j (new) – having regard to the communication from the Commission of 3 March 2021, entitled ‘Union of Equality: Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030’,
Amendment 350 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Considers that mental health conditions are underdiagnosed in the EU; especially among healthcare professionals; recommends the Commission to make a mental health epidemiological assessment or study;
Amendment 351 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Recommends a further use of screening tools to improve diagnosis of mental health needs, an example being the use of screening practices to detect psychological distress in cancer patients;
Amendment 352 #
Motion for a resolution 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 353 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Underlines the importance of early diagnosis and intervention for mental health conditions; highlights the need to provide early access to management programmes for people with a high risk of developing mental health or associated chronic conditions, to serve as preventive programmes;
Amendment 354 #
11. Underlines the importance of early diagnosis and intervention for mental health conditions; Encourages Member States to adopt mental health first aid training programs on large scale to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to recognize and respond to mental health crises.
Amendment 355 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Underlines the importance of early diagnosis and intervention for mental health conditions, with a focus on teenagers, young people and people from disorganised families at risk of social exclusion once diagnosed with such conditions;
Amendment 356 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Underlines the importance of recognition early diagnosis
Amendment 357 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Underlines the importance of early diagnosis and intervention for mental health conditions, especially for children and adolescents;
Amendment 358 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11a. Recommends greater use of screening tools to improve the diagnosis of mental health needs, such as the use of screening to detect psychological distress among cancer patients;
Amendment 359 #
Motion for a resolution 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 36 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 k (new) – having regard to the Commission communication of 12 November 2020 entitled ‘LGBTIQ Equality Strategy 2020- 2025’,
Amendment 360 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11a. urges Member States to invest in early intervention and maternal mental health services, including prevention, screening and support programmes for all women, including refugee and undocumented migrant women and women faced ill-treatment, sexual abused;
Amendment 361 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11a. Highlights the importance of providing early access to care for people with a high risk of developing or associated with chronic conditions, in order to prevent mental health conditions in this vulnerable population;
Amendment 362 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11a. Highlights the need to strengthen community services, in conjunction with hospital services and public primary healthcare, in order to aid prevention, diagnosis and treatment;
Amendment 363 #
Motion for a resolution 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 364 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 b (new) 11b. Notes that evidence-based digital tools for mental health screening and early treatment can be of use where services are insufficient, but should be employed with care and appropriate regulation and cannot replace in-person services
Amendment 365 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 b (new) 11b. Emphasises that early intervention among children and adolescents is a key part of mental health prevention strategies, and that steps should be taken to promote coordination between schools and health facilities;
Amendment 366 #
Motion for a resolution 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 367 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 c (new) 11c. Calls on the Member States to promote the recruitment of more psychologists in education (at least one for every 500 students) in order to render pre-, primary and secondary schools suitably well-equipped to cater to the particular needs of their community, and to ensure that these professionals feel valued in their careers, have secure positions and are guaranteed their rights;
Amendment 368 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 c (new) 11c. Recalls the need for prevention at an early age via the education system, which can include mental health training and guidelines for teachers, adequate access to psychology services in schools and higher education and investment in art and play in schools;
Amendment 369 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 d (new) 11d. Notes that there is a overuse of screening tools in some contexts such as in school settings, which at the expense of intervention uses up limited resources and creates further demands that cannot be satisfied 21a; _________________ 21a According to WHO report First meeting of the pan-European Mental Health Coalition: from debate to action
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 v (new) – having regard to EU Anti-racism Action Plan 2020-2025,
Amendment 370 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 e (new) 11e. Recognizes the potential of evidence-based parenting programmes (especially for new parents) which can help to promote responsive caregiving and child development, foster positive child- caregiver relationships, and support parent and caregiver mental health, all of which are determinants for positive mental health throughout the life course;
Amendment 371 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 f (new) 11f. Stresses the importance of the primary healthcare services on screening for mental health conditions and ensuring mental health early intervention, referring to specialised and multidisciplinary care and accompanying people with mental health conditions throughout their lifetime;
Amendment 372 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 g (new) 11g. Calls on the Commission to propose wellbeing and good mental health and workplace related practices and minimum standards, in order to prevent mental ill-health consequences such as job burnout, bore-out syndrome, stress, harassment, violence, stigma, discrimination and limited possibilities for growth or promotion, as well as health literacy at work so that people seek proper mental health services when needed;
Amendment 373 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 h (new) 11h. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to increase funding for training, capacity building and implementation of programmes focusing on the health workforce in order to better recognise early signs of concern and detection of mental health difficulties;
Amendment 374 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 i (new) 11i. Calls on the Commission to promote the sharing of best practices on early diagnosis and referral from educational, judicial, healthcare and social security systems to mental health services with the Member States;
Amendment 375 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 j (new) 11j. Stresses that suicides are preventable and effective interventions exist; Highlights that early identification and treatment of depression and treatment of substance related disorders are essential to reduce the suicide rate in countries by one third by 2030, as Member States committed themselves through the WHO Mental Health Action Plan 2013–2030 and the target 3.4 of the Sustainable Development Goals;
Amendment 376 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 k (new) 11k. Urges the Commission to support suicide prevention hotlines through finance, capacity building and exchange of best practices and considers that follow-up contact with those who have attempted suicide is part of the referral and support;
Amendment 377 #
11a. Considers it necessary that policies impacting, involving or regarding mental health are multidimensional and person- centred, recognizing diversity, cultural sensitivity and multiple intersectional needs;
Amendment 378 #
Motion for a resolution 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) Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 4 b (new) – having regard to the report “Mental Health in All Policies – Situation analysis and recommendations for action” by the Joint Action on Mental Health and Well-being, of 2017,
Amendment 380 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 b (new) 11b. Advocates for a meaningful cooperation with civil society and the communities they represent, experts and particularly persons with lived experience; Suggests that people with lived experience are included and integrated into all stages of policy-making working alongside decision-makers and key stakeholders in a non-tokenistic manner;
Amendment 381 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 c (new) 11c. Considers that diagnostic tools should aim to be validated and sensitive to the population they are used on and culturally adapted to suit their customs and traditions;
Amendment 382 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 d (new) 11d. Notes that the institutionalisation of individuals with mental health conditions has evolved from the traditional “asylums”; Reinforces that modern institutions, although improved, share the same characteristics as prisons with violations of human rights, deprivation of agency and aggravation of stigma, proportioning worsened mental health outcomes; Invites Member States to embrace the shift towards deinstitutionalization of people with mental health conditions, ensuring alternatives to psychiatric institutions are developed and equipped to receive institutionalised patients; Reinforces that psychiatric inpatient and outpatient services should comply with human rights regulations, recognizing the benefit these services can offer;
Amendment 383 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 e (new) 11e. Cautions against the phenomenon of transinstitutionalization, where patients are transferred to institutions such as residential homes, forensic hospitals and prisons following closure of traditional psychiatric institutions;
Amendment 384 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 f (new) 11f. Urges Member States to rethink the organisation of national health services and adapt the approach on mental health in line with the strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities 22a, by building and supporting community- based networks of interconnected services covering a broad spectrum of care within and beyond the health sector, and moving away from custodial care in psychiatric hospitals; _________________ 22a Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions - Union of Equality: Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030
Amendment 385 #
Motion for a resolution 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 386 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Highlights the essential role of
Amendment 388 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Highlights the need to recognise and take into account gender in mental health treatment as men and women have different needs in terms of mental health conditions; underlines that studies show the mental health condition of women and especially girls is worsening at alarming rate without societies having adequate capacities, knowledge and structures to promote, prevent or professionally help them in early stages of mental health conditions; acknowledges that women’s worsening mental health conditions can be socially transmitted to the next generations as a result of the fact that women are more often responsible of close care of children;
Amendment 389 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Stresses the significance of integrating mental healthcare with physical care, culture and arts and other leisure activities providing effective, evidence-based, and human rights- focused care, and broadening the scope of available services to enable greater access to treatment; urges increased investment in community-based mental health support and services, as well as enhanced access to mental healthcare within national health systems;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 4 a (new) – having regard to the definition of mental health by the World Health Organization (WHO),
Amendment 390 #
Motion for a resolution 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 391 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Urges the Member States to provide community services, in conjunction with hospital services and primary care, in order to ensure that people get swift and targeted access to the treatment and care that they need;
Amendment 392 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Stresses how important it is to improve the integration of psychological care into the care journey, and to have multidisciplinary teams for illnesses such as cancer and other non-transmissible illnesses;
Amendment 393 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Highlights the need to address and take in duly consideration the mental health of healthcare professionals to ensure better mental health conditions to all;
Amendment 394 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 b (new) Amendment 395 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 b (new) 12b. stresses, moreover, that the situation of healthcare workers is increasingly worrying because of challenging working conditions, shortages of the workforce, insufficient resources, and in some cases even physical and verbal aggression; emphasises that addressing mental health workforce shortages is critical for improving service accessibility and future pandemic preparedness;
Amendment 396 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 b (new) 12b. Urges the Member States to promote the empowerment and social integration of persons with mental health conditions and disabilities by providing for personalised rehabilitation in a protected environment, promoting work and other activities, and ensuring that every single person benefits from residential support in accordance with their needs and particular degree of independence;
Amendment 397 #
Motion for a resolution 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 398 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 c (new) 12c. Recognises the need to support specific and vulnerable groups, such as homeless people, which means providing homes tailored to the different needs of those who lack such facilities;
Amendment 399 #
Motion for a resolution 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 4 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 r (new) – having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’),
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 1 g (new) – having regard to WHO World Mental Health Day 2023 – ‘Mental health is a universal human right’,
Amendment 400 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 c (new) 12c. calls on the Commission to support Member States in the process of developing and delivering systems that are person-centred and human rights compliant;
Amendment 401 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 d (new) Amendment 403 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Stresses that people with mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities have the right to receive evidence-based treatment and support tailored to their needs;
Amendment 404 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 Amendment 405 #
Motion for a resolution 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 406 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Calls on the Member States to improve access to treatment and support for mental health conditions by implementing multidisciplinary care
Amendment 407 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Calls on the Member States in close cooperation with healthcare professionals and hospital management to improve access to treatment and support for mental health conditions by implementing multidisciplinary care;
Amendment 408 #
Motion for a resolution 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 409 #
Motion for a resolution 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 41 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 t (new) – having regard to the WHO European framework for action on mental health for 2021-2025;
Amendment 410 #
Motion for a resolution 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 411 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13a. Highlights that mental health and associated chronic conditions, are best conceptualised as biopsychosocial experiences and therefore, patients need to have access to integrated care services involving multiple disciplines. When treated in isolation, the treatment of mental health conditions is less successful if patients also have associated chronic conditions, and vice versa;
Amendment 412 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13a. emphasises the need to reprioritise mental healthcare to be evidence-based and patient-first, a system that not only reduces mental illness via curative and rehabilitative care but also improves mental well-being via promotive and preventive care;
Amendment 413 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 b (new) 13b. Calls on the Member States to ensure access to psychological first aid, counselling and therapy in culturally sensitive contexts for children in the context of migration, regardless of residence status;
Amendment 414 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 b (new) 13b. Highlights the need to involve people with lived experiences of mental health conditions and illnesses featuring associated chronic conditions, in developing integrated services;
Amendment 415 #
Motion for a resolution 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 service, as pointed out by the WHO in its toolkit on how to implement social prescribing3 ; Highlights that mental health support for families and caregivers is an integral part of a holistic mental health care system. Encourages the integration of family and caregiver support services into mental health service delivery models. _________________ 3
Amendment 416 #
Motion for a resolution 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 service, as pointed out by the WHO
Amendment 417 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Acknowledges that social prescribing
Amendment 418 #
Motion for a resolution 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 s
Amendment 419 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 4 e (new) – having regard to the WHO European framework for action on mental health 2021–2025,
Amendment 420 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Acknowledges the positive effects on mental health and well-being of engagement with art and culture initiatives; highlights that this is especially important for children and young people as art and culture is of fundamental importance for the development of the individual identity and overall well-being in a young age;
Amendment 421 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Recommends the use of task- sharing and task-shifting initiatives such as the Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) to equip non- specialised health service providers with the tools to support people with mental health conditions, particularly in outermost, rural and regions of difficult access;
Amendment 422 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 b (new) 14b. Highlights that effective NCD mitigation demands the integration of mental health support within chronic disease management initiatives, including psychological counselling and support groups, enhancing treatment adherence and overall well-being for those dealing with chronic conditions and their family. Underlines that mental health interventions should encompass strategies that address lifestyle-related factors contributing to NCD risk, educating individuals on healthy stress management, anxiety coping, and depression prevention to mitigate harmful behaviours.
Amendment 423 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 b (new) 14b. Underlines the importance of promoting evidence-based treatment and abolishing misinformation amidst the flourishing “well-being industry” that can risk harming mental health, delaying or preventing treatment, and encouraging erroneous spread of information;
Amendment 424 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 b (new) 14b. Highlights that physical activity is proven to have a positive effect on mental health and well-being; recalls the negative effects also on mental health of lack of access to sports facilities, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic;
Amendment 425 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 c (new) Amendment 426 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Calls on the Commission to promote policies around
Amendment 427 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Calls on the Commission to promote policies around best practices in social prescribing in the Member States
Amendment 428 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Calls on the Commission to promote policies around best practice in social prescribing in the Member States and in the regions with competence in mental health policies;
Amendment 429 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Calls on the
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 u (new) – having regard to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities,
Amendment 430 #
Motion for a resolution 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 431 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15a. Calls Member States to reduce the age of consent to psychosocial counselling and therapy, including access to professionals with expertise on the effects of recreational substance misuse, including cannabis and mental health, to allow children and young people to receive effective mental health support if they wish, irrespective of consent of their parents;
Amendment 432 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15a. Calls on the Commission to collaborate with the Member States to improve the Europe-wide mapping of gaps in personnel working in mental health, and the responses to be made; stresses that sharing skills strengthens knowledge and improves health systems as a whole;
Amendment 433 #
Motion for a resolution 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 434 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15a. Calls on the Member States to reduce the age of consent to psychosocial counselling and therapy to 16 years old to allow young people to receive effective mental health support if they wish, irrespective of consent of their parents;
Amendment 435 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15a. Calls on the Member States to improve access to treatment and support for mental health conditions by implementing multidisciplinary care;
Amendment 436 #
Motion for a resolution 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 437 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 b (new) 15b. Calls on the Member States to take more account of pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs); stresses the importance of providing care for persons suffering from these disorders; points out that measures vary from country to country and that state-of-the-art research must be put in place at EU level;
Amendment 438 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading 10 Amendment 439 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 b (new) 15b. Acknowledges that people with mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities have the right to lead full and meaningful lives integrated in their communities and in society;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 a (new) – having regard to the OECD/European Union (2022), Health at a Glance: Europe 2022: State of Health in the EU Cycle, OECD Publishing, Paris,
Amendment 440 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Urges the Member States to ensure
Amendment 441 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Urges the Member States to ensure that people on medical leave because of mental health conditions do not face discrimination; urges the Member States and competent bodies 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 and provide financial incentives targeted at companies, especially to support small- and medium-sized enterprises, to recruit and retain to recruit the people with mental health conditions;
Amendment 442 #
16. Urges the Member States to ensure that people on medical leave because of mental health conditions do not face discrimination; urges the Member States to implement national plans that promote the integration, reintegration and adaptation of people with mental health and associated chronic conditions into the labour market, in order to reduce inequities and tackle social determinants, as well as ensure reasonable, flexible, work adjustments for workers;
Amendment 443 #
Motion for a resolution 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 444 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16.
Amendment 445 #
Motion for a resolution 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 446 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Suggests that the Commission and Member States should support a programme to improve the return-to-work rights of employees with mental health issues or other illnesses;
Amendment 447 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Highlights the need to provide specific support for education about mental health, alcohol and drug addiction, and combating stigma;
Amendment 448 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Recognise that good working conditions can have a positive impact on physical and mental health, wellbeing, and productivity of Europeans and European society;
Amendment 449 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Calls on the Member States to encourage the integration of people with severe mental health conditions in their communities and in the labour market;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 b (new) – having regard to the joint publication from the Commission and OECD of 22 November 2018, entitled ‘Health at a Glance: Europe 2018: State of Health in the EU Cycle’,
Amendment 450 #
Motion for a resolution 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 451 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 b (new) 16b. Urges Member States to implement national plans that promote integration of people with mental health conditions in the labour market to reduce inequities and tackle social determinants;
Amendment 452 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 b (new) 16b. Supports deinstitutionalisation and independent living of disabled persons and recognises the importance of psychological support for disable persons to better integrate in the society;
Amendment 453 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 b (new) 16b. Urges the Commission and the Members States to establish mechanisms for financial and rehabilitation support for workers with mental health and associated chronic conditions;
Amendment 454 #
Motion for a resolution 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 455 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 c (new) 16c. Calls on the Member States to implement national programmes with a mental health in all policies (MHiAP) approach to prevent work-related mental health conditions (such as burnout, presenteeism, absenteeism and unemployment, and others);
Amendment 456 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 c (new) 16c. Insists that Member States implement policies structurally supporting people with mental health conditions in their daily lives, especially workers, children, adolescents and young adults, parents as well as the elderly;
Amendment 457 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Invites the Commission and the Member States to invest in further research on mental health, and to include often overlooked sectors, such as agriculture (farmers, rural areas, etc.) within key target groups to benefit from such research;
Amendment 458 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Invites the Commission and the Member States to invest in further research on mental health, and in the earliest possible implementation of research outcomes, be they medicines or new therapies;
Amendment 459 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Invites the Commission and the Member States to invest in further research on mental health, particularly on the interaction between mental health and other illnesses, to achieve comprehensive research;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 c (new) – having regard to the joint publication from the Commission and OECD of 19 November 2020, entitled ‘Health at a Glance: Europe 2020: State of Health in the EU Cycle’,
Amendment 460 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Invites the Commission and the Member States to invest in further research on mental health, including the development of distance based, ICT- supported, psychosocial treatments;
Amendment 461 #
Motion for a resolution 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 462 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Invites the Commission and the Member States to invest in further research on mental health and its active promotion and prevention;
Amendment 463 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Stresses the urgent need for scientific studies on the use of digital technology by adolescents, to determine especially whether setting limitation on daily social media use, increasing media literacy, and redesigning social media platforms are effective means of reducing the burden of mental health problems in the adolescents population;
Amendment 464 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) Amendment 465 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Emphasises the front and centre role that the EU can assume in incentivising mental health research, both as funder and as a global political actor;
Amendment 466 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Invites the Commission to accelerate the research of narcissistic personality disorder, development of advanced treatments and medications;
Amendment 467 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 b (new) 17b. Understanding how brain diseases progress and finding treatments and cures for these diseases is a long-term endeavour; brain research and innovation must therefore be considered as a health and research priority in the EU and facilitated to address the root causes and challenges of brain disorders and apply research models, including the use of animals as well as complementary models that should be maintained, while also fostering the use of advanced technologies such as modern neuroscience tools, molecular, physiological and imaging approaches, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science;
Amendment 468 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 b (new) 17b. calls on the Commission to develop research on interactions between alcohol, painkillers and drug use cannabis variants with high concentration on THC and its different mode of consumption and information on interaction;
Amendment 469 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 b (new) 17b. Encourages multidisciplinary studies that bridge the gap between health, social and economic knowledge and demonstrates the links between intervention actions in non-health policies and population mental health;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 d (new) – having regard to the joint publication from the Commission and OECD of 5 December 2022, entitled ‘Health at a Glance: Europe 2022: State of Health in the EU Cycle’,
Amendment 470 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 c (new) 17c. Welcomes the support and stimulation of implementation and growth of social innovation and entrepreneurship programs addressing mental health in the wider population;
Amendment 471 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 d (new) 17d. Invites the Commission to incentivise the development and successful introduction of technological, pharmaceutical and behavioural interventions;
Amendment 472 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 e (new) 17e. Recommends enhancing investigation into innovative treatment options, namely the use of psychedelic assisted therapies for mental health conditions;
Amendment 473 #
Motion for a resolution 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 the Member States on best practice in social prescribing and sharing of good practice through specialised platforms;
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 475 #
Motion for a resolution 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
Amendment 476 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) Amendment 477 #
Motion for a resolution 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 478 #
Motion for a resolution 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 479 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) 18a. Calls for the strengthening of transnational partnerships and collaborating networks of organisations and individuals, for the better sharing of experiences, services and practices;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution 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 480 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 b (new) 18a. Calls for the EU to leverage its role in the global context as leader in mental health prevention, resilience building and care;
Amendment 481 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 b (new) 18b. Stresses that European foreign policy impacts local populations and that mental health initiatives should be part of foreign policy actions;
Amendment 482 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 c (new) 18c. Welcomes the United Nations (UN) call for the development of effective programmes to promote mental health and psychosocial support for persons living with a rare disease; Recommends further integration of mental health concerns in other programs recommended by the UN such as HIV, NCDs and dementia, among others;
Amendment 483 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 d (new) Amendment 484 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 e (new) 18e. Stresses that certain regions more vulnerable to healthcare disruptions, such as outermost regions need adequate policies;
Amendment 485 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 f (new) 18f. Highlights that a mental health workforce is as essential as are all other aid-resources in natural, climate, humanitarian, geopolitical and conflict related disasters and thus shall be an integral part of first aiders in European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations; recommends that Psychological First Aid training is included in the first aid courses for staff and volunteers working in these operations;
Amendment 486 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 g (new) 18g. Urges the Union and Member States to take urgent climate action in order to mitigate direct and indirect costs of climate change in health, particularly mental health;
Amendment 487 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 Amendment 488 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Calls for the EU and the Member States professional, in particular from the healthcare sector to urgently develop psychosocial mental health support structures, especially treatments for post- traumatic stress disorder, aimed specifically at victims of natural, climate, humanitarian, geopolitical and conflict- related disasters, asylum seekers and migrants from all backgrounds;
Amendment 489 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Calls for the EU and the Member States to urgently develop psychosocial mental health support structures aimed specifically at victims of natural, climate, humanitarian, geopolitical and conflict- related disasters
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 e (new) – having regard to the 2017 EU Framework for Action on Mental Health,
Amendment 490 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19.
Amendment 491 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19a. Invites the Commission and the Member States to integrate mental health and psychosocial support structures into emergency planning programmes in all stages (preparedness, response and recovery) to effectively cope with threats to the EU;
Amendment 492 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19a. Supports the adaptation of training programs on cultural sensitivity for professionals dealing with diverse populations;
Amendment 493 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 Amendment 494 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Calls on the Commission to designate one of the coming years as the European Year for Mental Health, in order to raise awareness, inform, and educate citizens and policy makers in the subject of mental health;
Amendment 495 #
Motion for a resolution 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 496 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Highlights that the EU can and should claim a global role in shaping improvement of promotion, prevention, care and support of mental health conditions;
Amendment 497 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Celebrates the comprehensive approach to mental health divulged by the Commission as an initial step to tackling and preventing mental health conditions at the European level; Notes that the communication of the Commission highlights several flagship initiatives that indirectly contribute to improving mental health; Invites the Commission to allocate direct funding and resources towards strengthening mental health in the EU; 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;
Amendment 498 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Invites the Commission to further develop its Mental Health Strategy and
Amendment 499 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Invites the Commission to
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution 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 50 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas the World Health Organization (WHO) defines mental health as ‘a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community’1 ; whereas the mental Health in All Policies (MHiAP) approach makes mental health as a psychological resource of importance for the wellbeing of individuals, families and societies, according to the WHO definition, where Mental health is not just the absence of illness, but is rather conceptualised as a state of wellbeing in which the individual realises her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his/her community; _________________ 1 WHO, fact sheet on mental health, 17
Amendment 500 #
Motion for a resolution 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 501 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Invites the Commission, together with the Member States, 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;
Amendment 502 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) 21a. Calls on the Commission to add, as further support for students who, during the implementation of the programme, are located in EU Member States or in other countries belonging to the Erasmus+ programme, a further category of expenditure relating to the costs of psychological support and assistance for students, and to ensure that this category of expenditure is declared eligible, starting with the next call for proposals for the 2025 programming year;
Amendment 503 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) 21a. Calls on the Commission, coordinating the mental health strategy with the European Education Area, to develop an European Strategy against bullying and cyber-bullying in schools, establishing a package of measures to improve data collection and containing solutions in cooperation with the Member States to improve and ensure a good mental health for young people and children;
Amendment 504 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) 21a. Calls Commission and Member States to develop or strengthen comprehensive suicide prevention strategies and optimise school-based suicide prevention programs, such as digital and face to face educational programs on the effects of substance misuse and the danger of seeking relief from psychological stress in self- administration of drugs like cannabis;
Amendment 505 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) 21a. 21a. calls on the Commission and the Member States to focus on increasing the number of psychologists and psychiatrists and other staff in the mental health care sector, including those specialising in children and young people, not least by fostering education in relevant fields at universities;
Amendment 506 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) 21a. Calls on the EU and Member States to implement the Mental Health in All Policies approach, through the inclusion of mental health and mental health problems in health impact assessments and in non-health national/regional education, family, labour and community policies design;
Amendment 507 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) 21a. Invites the Commission to review the European Framework Directive on Safety and Health at Work in order to improve its effectiveness in promoting good mental health and mental health resilience and addressing mental health challenges in workplaces;
Amendment 508 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) Amendment 509 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) 21a. Calls on the Commission to introduce a mental health impact assessment tool to evaluate the effect of different EU actions, policies and funding programmes on mental health;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas the World Health Organization (WHO)
Amendment 510 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 b (new) 21b. Recognises that the restrictions and lockdowns contributed to an increase in mental health problems that had a disproportionate impact on women, people with disabilities, young people, children, older people, immuno-suppressed people, their carers and other groups of people with limited social contact;
Amendment 511 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 b (new) 21b. Calls on the Commission to assist the Member States in updating, implementing and monitoring their respective mental health national programmes, ensuring that they are devised to be long-term, with a clear timeline, adequate budget, concrete targets, indicators and objectives and compliant with human rights;
Amendment 512 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 b (new) 21b. calls on the Commission to come forward with a proposal for Member States to put in place national action programmes on mental health and well- being;
Amendment 513 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 c (new) Amendment 514 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 d (new) 21d. Calls on the Commission and Member States to monitor progress on children’s overall health and wellbeing, including mental health, as part of their reporting on health in the European Semester process;
Amendment 515 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 e (new) 21e. Underlines that the Commission should ensure the reduction of harmful psychosocial risk factors at work and to guarantee the right to the same level of protection of workers, regardless of their status and where in the EU they live and work;
Amendment 516 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 f (new) 21f. Urges the Commission to revise its 2003 recommendation concerning the European schedule of occupational diseases with additions such as work- related mental health disorders, in particular depression, burnout, anxiety and stress; retire its call to transform this recommendation into a directive creating a minimum list of occupational diseases and setting out minimum requirements for their recognition and adequate compensation for individuals concerned;
Amendment 517 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 g (new) 21g. calls on the Commission to maintain dialogue with EU Member States as an imperative and open the European Commission’s Expert Group on Public Health subgroup on Mental Health to sub-national and civil society actors;
Amendment 518 #
22. Welcomes the EUR 765 million of funding made available through the Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe5 programmes to support research and innovation projects on mental health; calls on the Commission to track the spending and evaluate the impact and outcome of EU funding that contributes directly or indirectly to improve mental health in EU. _________________ 5 According to the Horizon Europe
Amendment 519 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 a (new) 22a. Takes the view that the funding available for support and prevention in the field of mental health, in the budgets of both the EU and the Member States, is patently insufficient to address the current problems, shortfalls and needs;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas many of the causes of mental disorders and poor mental wellbeing, and the corresponding economic impact, lie in social, economic and political spheres of people’s daily lives; whereas tackling these determinants will shift emphasis from late and costly interventions towards preventing mental disorders and contribute to improved population mental wellbeing and resilience; whereas this could mean providing parenting support, integrating mental health literacy into school curricula, mental health promotion at work places, and ensuring access to cultural activities and green and blue spaces, as well as promoting physically active lifestyles;
Amendment 520 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 a (new) 22a. Considers that the current funding is not proportionate to the scale of the challenge and that mental health must be further addressed in future financial programmes such as the EU4Health programme 2028-2034 and Horizon Europe;
Amendment 521 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 Amendment 522 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Considers that the EU lacks a direct fund for mental health research and innovation and invites the Commission to create a mission on mental health under the Horizon Europe programme and the future programme in the 2028-2035 multiannual
Amendment 523 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Considers that the EU lacks a direct fund for mental health research and innovation
Amendment 524 #
Motion for a resolution 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;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas all the member states of the WHO have undertaken to implement the Comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan 2013-2030, which seeks to improve mental health through more effective leadership and governance, comprehensive, integrated and responsive mental health services in community- based settings, strategies for promotion and prevention, and the strengthening of information systems, evidence and research activities;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) Aa. Whereas mental health is an integral part of health, fundamental to the well-being of individuals and societies and a precondition for an inclusive and functional society, which underpins individual and collective abilities to make decisions, build relationships and shape the world we live in;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas prison inmates and people detained by public authorities in general suffer from confinement and isolation and more than one third of the people in prison suffer from mental health disorders of various type;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas mental health should have equal parity with physical health;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A b (new) Ab. whereas in 2020 the outcomes countries had achieved in relation to the Action Plan were analysed as part of the Mental Health Atlas 2020; whereas the analysis showed that progress made was insufficient to attain the targets set in the Action Plan;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas mental health is a basic human right and is crucial to personal, community and socio-economic development; whereas the WHO has estimated that over 150 million people in Europe live with a mental health condition2 ; whereas mental health is more crucial today than it has ever been, due to the societal transition into the information society era, on the fact that productivity is dependent on our minds, as manual work is being replaced by mental work, that the population’s mental capital (i.e. cognitive, emotional, and social skills resources required for role functioning) is a prerequisite for the prosperity of individuals, companies, and societies in this new era; whereas mental health becomes more valuable and more vulnerable, due to the many stressors in information-driven economies; _________________ 2
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas mental health is a basic human right and is crucial to personal, community and socio-economic development; whereas the WHO has estimated that over 150 million people in Europe live with a mental health condition2 ; whereas in some of the Member States, people encounter barriers in order to have access to mental health services via the public health care system such as paying additional fees, long waiting time for setting appointments, shortage of mental health professionals, stigmatization; _________________ 2
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 1 c (new) – having regard to its resolution of 5 July 2022 on mental health in the digital world of work (2021/2098(INI)),
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas mental health is a significant component in the basic human right to health and is crucial to personal, community and socio-economic development; whereas the WHO has estimated that over 150 million people2 in Europe live with a mental health condition;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas mental health and its promotion is a basic human right and is crucial to personal, community and socio- economic development; whereas the WHO has estimated that over 150 million people in Europe live with a mental health condition2 ; _________________ 2
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas ‘tackling stigma’ is the second point in the Declaration of Helsinki: - foster awareness of the importance of mental well-being; - collectively tackle stigma, discrimination and inequality, and empower and support people with mental health problems and their families to be actively engaged in this process; - design and implement comprehensive, integrated and efficient mental health systems that cover promotion, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation, care and recovery; - address the need for a competent workforce, effective in all these areas; - recognise the experience and expertise of service users and carers as an important basis for planning and developing services;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution 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 64 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. Whereas mental health conditions include mental disorders and psychosocial disabilities as well as other mental states associated with significant distress, impairment in functioning, or risk of self- harm;
Amendment 65 #
Ba. whereas 1 in 5 prison in Europe reported overcrowding, exacerbating further any mental health condition suffered by the inmates and violating their basic human rights;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas Mental Health disorders rank second (2nd) among the most common disabling non-communicable diseases;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B b (new) Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B b (new) Bb. whereas approximately 4% of all deaths are caused by mental and behavioral disorders in Europe
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B c (new) Bc. whereas 9 million adolescents in Europe (aged 10 to 19) are living with mental disorders, with anxiety and depression accounting for more than half of all cases; whereas 50% of mental health problems are established by age 14 and 75% by age 24, 10% of children and young people (aged 5 to 16 years) have a clinically diagnosable mental problem, 19 % (almost one in five) European boys aged 15 to 19 suffer from mental disorders, followed by more than 16 per cent of girls the same age, yet 70% of children and adolescents who experience mental health problems have not had appropriate interventions at a sufficiently early age;
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution 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 70 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B c (new) Bc. Whereas mental health conditions are the leading cause of years lived with disability (YLDs) and the fifth leading cause of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) of all NCDs in the European Union 4a _________________ 4a According to the study Global, regional, and national burden of 12 mental disorders in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B d (new) Bd. Whereas mental health literacy still remains very low when compared to physical health literacy and can negatively impact service seeking behaviour;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B d (new) Bd. whereas in the EU, the annual value of lost mental health, in children and young people is estimated at EUR 50 billion;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B e (new) Be. Whereas the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated and further highlighted mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression amongst others, and is additionally aggravated by the current context of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, the climate crisis, unemployment and rising living costs;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B f (new) Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B g (new) Bg. Whereas children, adolescents and young adults are increasingly exposed to pressure and high expectations from society and impacted by anxiety stemming from global threats such as the COVID- 19 pandemic, the climate emergency, conflicts uncertainty and other factors;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B h (new) Bh. Whereas the use of social media and digital networks for cyberbullying and exposure to pornography, sexualised and violent imagery and gaming, anonymous trolling, and content featuring diet restrictions and unattainable/unhealthy beauty standards can have negative mental health consequences, especially in children, adolescents and young people;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B i (new) Bi. Whereas the EU Kids Online 2020 survey estimates that 23% of children between the ages of 9 and 16 have been bullied online, and the Joint Research Council found that 49% of children had experienced at least one form of online aggression or bullying;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B j (new) Bj. Whereas digitalisation plays an increasingly significant role in modern society in both personal and professional life and can be leveraged to support scale- up of mental health support and evidence- based interventions, but can impact negatively an individual’s mental health;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B k (new) Bk. Whereas there is a strong link between poor mental health and bullying with harmful additional consequences, resulting in higher stress, anxiety and other negative mental health symptoms in children, adolescents and young people, with damaging consequences in adulthood;
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 1 d (new) – having regard to its resolution of 10 July 2020 on the EU’s public health strategy post-COVID-19 (2020/2691(RSP)),
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B l (new) Bl. Whereas studies show that 34,6% of all mental health conditions begin by age 14 and 62.5% by age 25;7a _________________ 7a According to the WHO report Integrating psychosocial interventions and support into HIV services for adolescents and young adults
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B m (new) Bm. Whereas death by suicide or intentional self harm is the second leading cause of death in adolescents (15- 19 years of age) 8a in Western Europe, particularly in boys and is found to be significantly higher than in adults; _________________ 8a According to the UNICEF report The State of the World's Children 2021 - On My Mind: Promoting, protecting and caring for children’s mental health, Unicef, 2021
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B n (new) Bn. Whereas the annual value of lost mental health, in children and young people is estimated at EUR 50 billion 9a ; _________________ 9a According to the UNICEF Brief On My Mind, The State of the World’s Children 2021: Promoting, protecting and caring for children’s mental health
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B o (new) Bo. Whereas mortality rate from eating disorders is higher than all other mental health conditions, affecting mainly girls and younger women and influencing not only their physical health but also leading to, among others, lower self esteem, general anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, depression, intentional self harm or suicide;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B p (new) Bp. Whereas the gender pay gap in the EU stands in average at 13% 10a , affecting women more negatively than men and especially single parent households; _________________ 10aAccording to the European Commission’s 2022 Factsheet on the gender pay gap
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B q (new) Bq. Whereas one in three women in the EU has experienced physical and/or sexual violence, leading to poorer mental health status, higher stress and mental health conditions;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B r (new) Br. Whereas age-standardised suicide rates in the European region have been decreasing over the years but still make Europe the region with second highest worldwide 11a , with a higher prevalence in men, although research shows that overall mental health conditions are significantly more prevalent in women; _________________ 11aAccording to the WHO report Suicide worldwide in 2019
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B s (new) Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B t (new) Bt. Whereas hate, discrimination and violence of LGBTQIA+ community members is increasing and consequently leading to severe mental health conditions, as well as permanent outcomes such as homicide, death by intentional self-harm or suicide and resulting in collective distress amongst the community;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B u (new) Bu. Whereas interventions claiming to be conversion ‘therapies’ of an individual’s sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression are pseudoscience and are major contributors to stigmatisation and poor mental health;
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 1 f (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 90 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B v (new) Bv. Whereas communicable diseases (CDs) such as HIV, viral Hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections and others are often cause of stigmatisation and mental health impairment for individuals;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B w (new) Bw. Whereas human trafficking for sexual exploitation in the EU is a gender- specific phenomenon predominantly impacting women 14a _________________ 14a According to the European Parliamentary Research Service policy briefing The differing EU Member States’ regulations on prostitution and their cross-border implications on women’s rights
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B x (new) Bx. Whereas victims of violence, migrants, asylum seekers and refugees face adverse situations that contribute to trauma and mental ill-health;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution 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 94 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas structural, socio- economic
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas socio-economic c
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution 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 97 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas minority stress describes chronically high levels of stress faced by members of stigmatized minority groups, including racial and sexual minority groups, victims of prejudice, hostility, persecution, bullying, exclusion, and physical and verbal aggression; whereas minority stress remains pervasive in various aspects of life among LGBT +, especially adolescents, whose psycho- emotional stability is being challenged by homo-trans-phobia manifested by peers but also frequently their family;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas since March 2020 the COVID-19 epidemic and the decisions taken to contain it have turned everyone’s lives upside down, with visible impacts at the economic, social and emotional levels; whereas the major challenge is to maintain a balance between health needs and the impact on life within society;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas, according to the WHO, the data show that violence against women has become a public health problem of epidemic proportions, and the national health services of various countries can and must do more to support women who suffer physical violence or sexual abuse;
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