Introducing the 4 flagship initiatives – the Mental Health Coalition

There is simply no health without mental health – regardless of someone’s age, gender, nationality or socioeconomic status. In the WHO European Region sadly, suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people, rates of dementia are rising, and depression is an all-too-common and distressing cause of disability and ill-health. To tackle these challenges and improve mental health, WHO has established a flagship initiative under its European Programme of Work – the Mental Health Coalition.