by EPHA | Jul 23, 2009 | Uncategorized
In recognition of the shared health and social challenges associated with mental ill health, the Commission has adopted a Communication on a European Initiative on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The Commisison has also produced a Proposal for a Council... by EPHA | Jun 4, 2009 | Uncategorized
The need for a gendered approach to tackling mental health issues among the population was the focus of a workshop held at the West Midlands in Europe office on 13 May 2009. Speakers emphasised the fact that men and women often suffer from different mental health... by EPHA | Jan 8, 2009 | Uncategorized
On 6 November 2008, EPHA participated in a Round Table discussion on ‘Mental Health in Europe: Fighting Stigma and Social Exclusion’ organised by Evangelia Tzampazi MEP, Rapporteur for the Report on ¨Mental Health¨ on behalf of the Committee for the... by EPHA | Jul 7, 2008 | Uncategorized
The European Pact for Mental Health launched the 13 June 2008, calling for partnership in action.At the High Level Conference on Mental Health in Brussels on 13 June, Commissioner for Health Androulla Vassilou launched a new pact for mental health. The pact is the... by EPHA | Sep 25, 2007 | Uncategorized
A recent study found that happy people may have a lower risk of disease. Recently, researchers concluded that people with positive mental attitudes display different responses to stress. The findings correlated with similar studies saying that the same people are at a...