What Lies Ahead for Mental Health in the European Union?

Mental health represents a significant societal challenge for the EU, exerting a substantial impact on individual well-being and holding profound implications for social cohesion and the economy. This document seeks to examine the opportunities presented by the new EU initiative on mental health, as announced by President von der Leyen in her September 2022 State of the Union Address. Specifically, the briefing focuses on how the initiative addresses the needs of informal carers.