At the Czech EU Presidency Conference entitled ‘Resilient Mental Health in the EU’ taking place today , EFPA President Christoph Steinebach underlined the importance of ensuring attention for the mental health of the most vulnerable.

An estimated 15% of working-age adults have a mental disorder at any point in time.  Depression and anxiety are estimated to cost the global economy US $1 trillion each year driven predominantly by lost productivity. People living with severe mental health conditions are largely excluded from work despite participation in economic activities being important for recovery.  

EFPA calls for comprehensive, sustained and meaningful EU-level action on mental health.