Sub-task: Sustainability Situation Analysis

Summary

The Sustainability Situation Analysis task aims to comprehensively evaluate the sustainability of mental health initiatives within the MENTOR project. It integrates insights from the Baseline Assessment and Situation Analysis, focusing on understanding current mental health statuses and initiatives through a sustainability lens. The suggested methodology:

Baseline Assessment: Conduct a detailed baseline assessment to gain insights into the current status and developments of mental health initiatives from a sustainability perspective. The assessment will be based on the recent MS survey made by WHO together with the EU-commission mapping the mental health area. This work was carried out within the framework of DG SANTE’s PHEG, which will be involved in facilitating an exchange of views and insights.

Collaboration with WP Leaders: Engage WP leaders in collaborative efforts to create a comprehensive Baseline Assessment questionnaire. This collaboration ensures that the questionnaire encompasses specific elements relevant to each WP, aligning with project objectives and addressing unique contextual factors. Identification of Key Stakeholders: Identify key stakeholders and authorities involved in mental health initiatives within MS/AC. This step facilitates stakeholder engagement and ensures that diverse perspectives are considered during the analysis process. Gathering stakeholder input: Gather input from stakeholders to ensure that the mapping tool encompasses specific elements relevant to each WP. SWOT analysis for pilot initiatives: Apply a SWOT analysis specifically focused on factors related to the sustainability of pilot initiatives. Utilise the MENTOR Sustainability framework to cover core elements, including the policy environment, ownership of sustainability, and culture of collaboration. Identification of enablers and barriers: Define positive (enablers) and negative (potential barriers) characteristics related to the topic of the pilot at national/regional levels and at the implementation site. This analysis provides valuable insights into current strengths and weaknesses, as well as potential future challenges. Integration of Baseline Assessment and SWOT findings: Merge the findings from the baseline assessment with the SWOT analysis to provide a holistic view of sustainability needs and expectations at the national level. This integration facilitates a comprehensive understanding of the sustainability landscape, guiding the development of targeted strategies.