EC Mental Health Compass

The EU-Compass for Action on Mental Health and Well-being is a resource aimed at facilitating the exchange of good practice and policies, allowing the dissemination of relevant documents, and encouraging the expression of commitment to future action in mental health.

The Compass includes 4 types of resources:

1)  Database of Policies and Good Practices. A searchable collection of examples of good practice, both programmes and policies, developed at the international, national or regional level. The database is structured around the 5 priority areas.

2) Policy Documents, Recommendations and Declarations. A number of policy documents, including some national or regional Mental Health Plans and Strategies, as well as a selection of key documents from the European Commission.

3) Reports and Studies. Key reports and scientific documents, covering general mental health issues or specific topics related to the 5 priority areas.

4) Implementation. A number of Statements form relevant stakeholders, Institutions and public bodies demonstrating support to the process and commitment to future action in mental health.

The Compass is in a process of ongoing development with each section being created, added to and completed in parallel to and following each of the Thematic Conferences.

Relevant stakeholders are invited by the EC to submit their examples of good practice and policy, statements of commitment and relevant reports and/or studies in their area of activity for the priority areas, for inclusion in the Compass.   

If you wish to make your contribution to the EU Compass, please find instructions and use the online or Word templates available at:
http://ec.europa.eu/health/mental_health/eu_compass/index_en.htm