Policy

The Mental Health and Well-being Unit translates evidence into policy advice and strategic direction to help countries strengthen mental health systems and services. Its policy work supports countries to build system capacity, integrate mental health into primary health care, address emerging challenges such as the digital determinants of youth mental health, and advance a Mental Health in All Policies approach to promoting mental health and well-being.

Publications

Outcome statement of the regional high-level conference on mental health in all policies: address challenges and design shared solutions: 16-17 June 2025 Paris, France

This outcome statement acts as a concise guide, encapsulating the key priorities and actions outlined during the regional high-level conference on policy...

Addressing the digital determinants of youth mental health and well-being: policy brief

WHO Regional Office for Europe’s Mental Health Flagship is working with Member States to address the mentalhealth needs of children and adolescents....

Scaling up mental health services within the PHC approach: lessons from the WHO European Region

Mental health conditions significantly impact health and socioeconomic stability in the WHO European Region, affecting over 125 million people, particularly...