Sub-task: Definition and dissemination of community-based mental health policies

Summary

Partners will pinpoint, gather, and disseminate exemplary and hopeful strategies concerning a thorough community-oriented approach to mental health (MH). They aim to champion policies that emphasize community-based MH care across EU Member States. The Panel will develop unique, customized sets of recommendations and strategies for their deployment across three different target groups: 1. For Social and Health Ministers, the Panel will offer precise policy advice based on evidence-driven practices to guide ministers in charge of healthcare and associated fields. These suggestions seek to foster systemic enhancements in the provision of mental health care; 2. For Professionals involved in mental health care and related services, providing them with practical guidelines and strategies to improve care delivery within their professional scope; 3. For the General Public, creating awareness and understanding about mental health, promoting community-based care approaches, and encouraging public engagement and support for mental health initiatives.