Healthy minds, stronger Europe

FEPS, in collaboration with the Progresivni Analyticke Centrum (PAC) and the Institute for Rational Addiction Policies (IRAP), are working on Progressive Solutions for Europe’s Mental Health. Together with leading stakeholders from policy, practitioners, academia and civil society, three expert groups have been formed and are working on concrete policy recommendations for: 

1. Mental health in the workplace – coordinated by Sara Bojarczuk, Assistant Professor, University of Warsaw
2. Mental health risks associated with digital technologies – coordinated by Aida Bikic, Associate Professor, PhD, psychologist, University of Southern Denmark
3. Intersection of mental health and addictive behaviour – coordinated by Jana Michailidu, Assistant Professor, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague

On 10 October 2025, we gathered in Brussels to spotlight progressive solutions for Europe’s mental health. With interactive sessions, inspiring guest speakers, and a high-level policy dialogue, this was your chance to be part of the movement for a healthier, more inclusive Europe.

From mental health in the workplace, the mental health risks associated with digital technologies, to the intersection of mental health and addictive behaviour— we put real solutions on the table.

We also had a networking lunch from 13:10-14:30 at FEPS to continue the important discussions.

On the occasion of this event, we launched the policy brief “Healthy minds, stronger Europe – Progressive solutions for mental health and wellbeing in Europe“.

For more information about this event, please feel free to reach out to us, François Balate, Policy Analyst on Social  (francois.balate@feps-europe.eu) and Julia Wild, Project Officer, FEPS (julia.wild@feps-europe.eu).