| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/05/1292 (17.10.05) |
| Publication Date | 17/10/2005 |
| Content Type | News |
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The European Commission on 17 October 2005 adopted a Green Paper on Mental Health to tackle mental illnesses which now affect over one in four adults in the European Union. The Green Paper, aimed to launch a public consultation on how better to tackle mental illness and promote mental well-being in the EU. The Commission was planning to initiate a wide ranging debate on the issue, to highlight the importance of mental well-being and to examine how best to develop a comprehensive EU strategy on mental health. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/05/1292&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
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| Subject Categories | Health |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |