Dutch International Mental Health Hub

As Europe faces unprecedented challenges, the need for resilient #mentalhealth systems has never been greater. Join us on 30 January, in Brussels or online, for a conference exploring how scalable practices can mitigate the mental health impact of poly-crises like pandemics and climate disasters. Participants will ✅learn from expert insights about actionable strategies to address mental health inequities and drive systemic change. ✅listen to personal stories of impact from across Europe. ✅connect with other professionals and be part of the conversation shaping Europe’s public health future. More details and registration: https://lnkd.in/enQeVm-M Mental Health Europe Prolepsis Institute

🤖 What might the future Health Workforce look like? Call for expressions of interest: WHO is seeking partners to help us imagine the future of modelling for the health workforce in Europe. Health systems face unprecedented challenges, from growing and ageing populations to global workforce shortages and increasing demands for flexible, resilient health services. Planning how the health workforce should be structured to meet these challenges is vital to health system resilience, as well as workforce sustainability and deployment. WHO/Europe is convening a diverse group of experts for a 2.5-day Symposium on Health Workforce Modelling for Action at UN City, Copenhagen, 28–30 April 2025, where they will explore ways to advance innovative practices in health workforce modelling to support Member States as they seek to build sustainable, capable workforces for the future. To prompt this exciting discussion, we are inviting participants j to submit an abstract on one of the following panel themes, outlining how the field you are working in relates to healthcare and workforce delivery:  • Complexity and systems thinking - how do we identify and explore uncertainty and areas of perma-crisis?  • Intersectoral approaches to modelling: Health systems as a ‘safety critical’ service industry  • Moving from information to intelligence; Integrating qualitative and quantitative data  • Leadership and systemic change: Modelling in the realm of professionalisation, power structures, hierarchy and incentives  • Or other novel ways of modelling the health workforce of the future The deadline for abstract submissions is 31 January 2025. To register your attendance at the Symposium and to express your interest in submitting an abstract, please complete our registration form: https://lnkd.in/dTzqBRye Natasha Azzopardi Muscat Cris Scotter Åsa Olsson Eszter Kovacs Hughes, Janette Tomas Zapata Alison Leary Brian Castellani Hans Winberg

Groundbreaking suicide prevention research led by Le Va’s chief executive, Denise Kingi-Uluave, has recently been published in the internationally renowned academic journal Crisis. It highlights the transformative impact of LifeKeepers – Le Va’s national suicide prevention training programme – an initiative that is funded by the Ministry of Health New Zealand and is changing the suicide prevention landscape in Aotearoa. The findings are based on nearly 6,000 New Zealanders participating in the study, making it one of the largest gatekeepers suicide prevention research of its kind in Aotearoa and globally. “Many people at risk of suicide, especially our young people, often do not seek or have access to mental health services or support prior to engaging in suicidal behaviours. That is why it is critical that every person in Aotearoa knows how to spot the signs that someone is in distress and has the confidence to ask them directly if they are thinking about taking their life. It’s not easy but it could save a life and we have evidence the training has equipped people to do just that,” said Denise. #LikeKeepers #SuicidePrevention More here - https://lnkd.in/g2D3V7jb

New @CentreforMH report says that inpatient care is an important part of our #mentalhealth system, but that comprehensive investment in alternative provision would enable more people to get effective care closer to home: https://lnkd.in/eVJ5jPRt #CareBeyondBeds

800,000 deaths every year—1 in 11 deaths in the WHO European Region—are linked to alcohol. This is the reality that brought together health professionals from across Europe yesterday, to discuss coordinated action. WHO Europe, in collaboration with the European Association for the Study of the Liver - EASL | The Home of Hepatology, initiated this dialogue by organizing the first European alcohol health alliance symposium. As Europe faces the highest rates of alcohol-related diseases and disorders, health professionals across the region have a crucial in driving change, influencing policy, and reducing the burden of alcohol-related harm. “Health professionals are ideally positioned to start conversations and to champion best practices in reducing alcohol-related harm. This goes beyond health services and extends to wider settings. Without their active engagement, the challenge of achieving the adoption of these critical policies is unlikely to be met. Their leadership can make all the difference.” — Gauden Galea, Special Adviser to the Regional Director for Europe on NCDs and Innovation. Yesterday's discussions focused on creating a united front. Through knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovative tools like the WHO/Europe AI tool, this initial conversation aims to build a stronger, more effective alliance to address alcohol harm. Together, we can make a significant difference and create a healthier, more resilient Europe. #EVIDAction Aleksander Krag UEG - United European Gastroenterology  European Medical Students’ Association (EMSA) Association of European Cancer Leagues World Heart Federation

🏠 Homelessness is one of the most complex and persistent social challenges of our time. As of 2024, over 2 million people in OECD and EU countries experience homelessness each year – but solutions are within reach. We are proud to launch the OECD Toolkit to Combat Homelessness: a comprehensive resource designed to help governments and stakeholders build integrated, people-centred, and housing-led strategies to end homelessness. 📚 What’s inside the Toolkit? ➡️ 9 Building Blocks: From policy design to delivery, covering prevention, Housing First, funding, and monitoring. ➡️ Evidence & Good Practices: Real-world examples and solutions tailored to diverse contexts. ➡️ Actionable Guidance: Tools for policymakers, NGOs, housing providers, and other stakeholders. 💡 Whether you are designing a national homelessness strategy, introducing prevention programmes, scaling up Housing First initiatives, or addressing the hidden dimensions of homelessness, this Toolkit offers practical insights to help you take action. 📊 Data-driven. 🎯 Prevention-focused. 💡 Solution-oriented. ➡️ Explore the Toolkit and contribute to working towards ending homelessness by 2030: https://oe.cd/5QI #EndHomelessness #OECDToolkit #SocialPolicy #HousingFirst Stefano Scarpetta, Mark Pearson, Monika Queisser-Richaud, Willem Adema, Marissa (Ellis) Plouin, Ali Bargu, Alexandre Lloyd, Pablo Minondo Canto, Szymon Jezewski, Santiago Mendia Oliver, Yves Leterme, Stefan Olsson, Katarina Ivanković Knežević, Lucie Davoine, Michele Calandrino, Aristotelis Alvanos, DIHAL | Délégation interministérielle à l'hébergement et à l'accès au logement, Laure Billoret, Sophie Bandarkar Freek Spinnewijn, Ruth Owen, Koen Hermans, Nicholas Pleace, Dr Julie Lawson, Juha Kahila, Solène Molard, Julia Wygnańska, Sam Tsemberis, PhD Balakrishnan Rajagopal, Housing First Europe Hub, Housing Europe, Eurocities, URBACT, UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme), Ruff Institute of Global Homelessness (IGH) , National Alliance to End Homelessness, EAPN - European Anti Poverty Network, Homelessness Policy Research Institute, Crisis, Centre for Homelessness Impact

📢 Confronting alcohol’s costly toll: why the WHO European region needs clearer, evidence-based policy New commentary in the Lancet Regional Health Europe highlights the devastating impact of alcohol consumption in the European Region, which causes nearly 800 000 preventable deaths annually and costs up to 2.6% of GDP in high-income countries. Key messages: ➡️ Public awareness of alcohol’s health risks, including its link to cancer, remains dangerously low. ➡️ Industry-driven narratives downplay risks and hinder effective policy measures. ➡️ Evidence-based interventions—like alcohol pricing policies, availability and marketing restrictions and alcohol labelling — are proven to change environments, change narratives and reduce harm. 🛠️ The new Alcohol Policy Playbook is a vital resource for cutting through misinformation and advancing impactful policies. 🔗 Read the commentary: https://lnkd.in/ekwEeR7J Access the Playbook: https://lnkd.in/emmuHuZ4 The Lancet #AlcoholPlaybook #EVIDACTION #RedefineAlcohol

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📣 Polish Presidency Priorities 📣 The Polish presidency of the Council of the European Union has published its work programme, with #HealthSecurity highlighted as one of the top priorities. While I won’t delve into the overall programme—though some issues will require close monitoring—I find it unfortunate that #social issues are not included among the seven main priorities Here’s what EPSCO will be focusing on: Health 🖋️ Medicines and #Pharmaceutical: prioritise debates on critical medicines 🖋️ Digital Health and #Cybersecurity: Focus on advancing cross-border e-health services #EHDS and strengthening cybersecurity 🖋️ #MentalHealth Risks for Youth: Focus on addressing the impact of digital technologies and #SocialMedia on children and adolescents with planned Council conclusions. 🖋️ Health Promotion and Disease #Prevention: with main focus on effectiveness of prophylactic measures Social: 🖋️ Future of #Work in Digital Europe: Implementation of the EU Strategic Framework on Health and Safety at Work 2021–2027 🖋️ Equality, Cohesion, and #Inclusion: Review Action Plan #EPSR, Adopt Draft Directive on Implementing the Principle of Equal Treatment and Roadmap for Women’s Rights 🖋️ #SilverTransformation: Review of the recommendation on access to affordable, high-quality #LTC and a proposal for European statistics on population and housing. #EU2025 #PolishPresidency

The new European Commission has kicked off its term, built on a narrative of a competitive and prosperous Europe. Its new mandate offers an opportunity to reflect on what such an economy looks like. Does it put profit over all else, or is this the moment to transition to an economy that serves the wellbeing of people and the planet? Today, we release our annual analysis of the #EuropeanSemester. As the EU's instrument for aligning Member States' economic and social policies towards common EU goals, the Semester has great potential to make national economies more wellbeing-oriented. Does it live up to that potential? The analysis finds that, while the Semester has made progress, more is needed to put social, health, and environmental goals on equal footing with fiscal and economic objectives. Only by doing so can it truly help deliver a #WellbeingEconomy.  Have a look at our report for: ➡️ An analysis of this year's Semester cycle and Country-Specific Recommendations, and the new Social Convergence Framework. ➡️ A deep-dive into the indicators used to measure #wellbeing and suggestions for more holistic indicators to use. ➡️ Recommendations to further improve the European Semester so it can deliver wellbeing for people and the planet. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eqsS_DHP #HealthPromotion #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #EconomyOfWellbeing