The development of a new EUphocus on mental health has been started. This EUphocus will include issues like

• mental health as a key factor for overall health and prosperity,
• the consequences and burden of mental ill-health,
• the concerted efforts to find good indicators for both mental ill-health and positive mental health,
• the increasing evidence on effectiveness of preventive approaches,
• the increasing priority of mental health within EU and other international agenda’s (e.g. WHO),
• national policies across the European region.

In its frame, several EUphacts will be included, starting with 'Depression', 'Suicide (attempt)', 'Social support' and 'Mental health policies'. Close co-operation will be sought with mental health networks operating within the EU and WHO.