Answer given by Mr Andriukaitis on behalf of the Commission
23.5.2017
The Commission supports Member States in addressing mental health and well-being. The Joint Action Mental Health and Well-being (2013-2016)[1], co-financed by the EU Health Programme, shaped an analysis of the EU situation on mental health, policy recommendations and examples of good practice including on tackling depression and preventing suicide (report the ‘European Framework of Action for Mental Health and Well-being’[2]).
Furthermore, the EU-Compass for Action on Mental Health and Well-being[3] monitors the implementation of the ‘European Framework of Action for Mental Health and Well-being’ via voluntary activity reports by Member States and non-governmental actors.
In 2017, the Commission's activities through the EU-Compass are focusing on mental health at work and in schools, and on suicide prevention.