Source: European Parliament
It is estimated that more than 84 million people in the EU are struggling with mental health problems, which makes mental health a key public health issue, as well as a major economic and social concern, across the whole of the EU. While policies addressing mental health are the individual Member States’ responsibility, the EU complements national policies and fosters cooperation between Member States (Article 168 TFEU). In May 2025, Parliament will debate in plenary the Commission’s initiatives targeting better mental health at work.