State of the Union address 2021: make mental health a priority

Although mental health was alluded to throughout her speech, and whilst appreciating the ambitious words on better healthcare, ensuring fairer working conditions, and creating more opportunities for Europe’s youth, it is still surprising that neither mental health nor disability were referred to for a second year in a row as critical priorities across the EU. As such, Mental Health Europe (MHE) calls for the European Commission to take comprehensive actions to reaffirm its commitment to mental health and disability. Furthermore, we also note the absence of civil society and the groups they represent, as important partners in ensuring these political priorities become a reality.