Europe announces development of a future mental health strategy

The European Commission develops a new Mental Health Strategy (link in Spanish) focused on  promoting prevention and treatment of psychological disorders in the Member States. Sources close by Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission indicate to a “commitment” by the European Parliament and national governments to strengthen policies for research and approach, although they stress that the plan is in early stages. Von der Leyen herself stressed, in a recent speech to the deputies of the European Parliament, “the need to excel in protecting the mental health of citizens in these difficult times”.

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