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In addition to damage to the lives of individuals, mental illness – from the most common, namely anxiety and depression – also involve significant social and economic costs (particularly for education, health care and judicial). Are among the main reasons for sick leave, early retirement and disability pensions.

The EU countries have the primary responsibility of interventions in this field, although non-governmental organizations are increasingly active.

EU policies to help protect and promote mental health, to raise awareness on issues related to it as well as a pan-European framework for cooperation and sharing of best practices among governments and sectors in order to put together policies, experiences and research. Read the rest of this entry »