Baseline report and related links | ||
 | Policies and practices for mental health in Europe [pdf, 5MB] | |
| The new WHO report maps out huge differences in mental health services and practice throughout Europe | ||
| Press release | |
| Fact sheet [pdf, 58KB] | |
| Facts and figures for the media | ||
| Also available in: fr[pdf, 52KB], de[pdf, 74KB] | ||
| Briefing document [pdf, 42KB] | |
| Summary of main findings of the report | ||
| Key points | |
| Dr Marc Danzon launched the report, drawing on some of the key points from the report | ||
| Powerpoint presentation with core figures from the report [pdf, 3MB] | |
| How to order the book | |
| EC Website on Mental Health [external link] | |
| The EC co-funded this project | ||
A report published by WHO Regional Office for Europe and co-funded by the European Commission, provides data not hitherto available on mental health policy and practice across the European Region. It also highlights important information gaps.
Policies and practices for mental health in Europe allows for country to country comparisons on indicators such as numbers of psychiatrists, financing, community services, training of workforce, prescription of anti-depressants and representation of users and carers. Data for the 42 Member States involved was obtained from ministries of health.
Launch: World Mental Health Day, 10 October 2008
