From 19 to 25 May 2025, Europe comes together to raise awareness about mental health and call for deeper, more structural solutions. This year, the focus is clear: we must go beyond the biomedical narrative and start addressing the social determinants that shape mental health for all — poverty, housing, education, employment, discrimination and inequality.
At MentBox, we fully align with this vision. Our project is built on the recognition that mental health is not just a matter of individual treatment — it is shaped by the social context in which people live.
MentBox’s focus:
MentBox (Modular Mental Health Toolbox) aims to reduce the gap between evidence-based mental health interventions and their implementation in EU member states. We focus particularly on vulnerable groups, including migrants, displaced persons, unemployed individuals, and Roma communities — groups often disproportionately affected by social and economic barriers.
We believe that interventions will only be effective if they are:
- Tailored to local needs and contexts
- Inclusive of lived experiences
- Rooted in community-based approaches
- Supported by social and health policy integration
By working closely with Ministries, civil society, and communities themselves, MentBox advocates for mental health interventions that are holistic, accessible, and sustainable.
How can you celebrate this week?
MentBox encourages all partners and visitors to our website to participate in this week of action for mental health:
- Participate in the events organised in your country or virtually.
- Talk about mental health from a social perspective in your environment: in your community, work, family or networks.
- Wear the green ribbon as a symbol of support.
- Follow our networks and share it: every conversation counts!
For more information visit the link: https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/european-mental-health-week-2025/
Wear the green ribbon. Speak up. Share knowledge. Support mental health rights for all.
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