EUR/RC71/BG/10 WHO European framework for action on mental health 2021-2025: draft for the Seventy-first Regional Committee for Europe

Overview

The WHO European Framework for Action on Mental Health (‎EFAMH)‎, covering the period 2021–2025, sets outa response to current mental health challenges arising from the negative impact that the COVID-19 pandemic hashad on population mental health and well-being. The EFAMH provides a coherent basis for intensified efforts tomainstream, promote and safeguard mental well-being as an integral element of COVID-19 response and recovery; to counter the stigma and discrimination associated with mental health conditions; and to advocate for and promote investment in accessible quality mental health services. Implementation and monitoring of this Framework for Action will be powered by the Pan-European Mental Health Coalition, a flagship initiative of the European Programme of Work 2020–2025. This publication was tabled as a background document for the discussion on mental health during the 71st session of the Regional Committee for Europe, Virtual session, 13–15 September 2021.