As the chief legislative body of the state, the House of Representatives underlines the urgent need for political action on mental health and welcomes any effort to reduce the prejudice surrounding the issue, said the President of the Parliament Anita Demetriou in a report of the Plenary on the European Mental Health Week.
Ms Demetriou referred to the European Mental Health Week on the theme "Speak up for Mental Health", a pan-European initiative established by a European mental health NGO, Mental Health Europe.
"The aim this year is to raise public awareness of the importance of mental health in our daily lives. The statistics are shocking: One in six European citizens experience mental health problems. According to the World Health Organization, the factors that determine a person's mental health at any age are social, psychological and biological. In fact, in most European countries mental health has deteriorated due to the COVID-19 pandemic," said Ms Demetriou.
She added that job insecurity, economic stress, and the isolation imposed by teleworking have taken a heavy toll on workers' mental health. In addition, the war in Ukraine and large migratory flows predetermine an uncertain future and undoubtedly put a strain on everyone's mental health.
By lighting up the Parliament building in green, he added, "we seek to convey the message that the Parliament lights the green light to all those who contribute to the empowerment of the mentally ill, especially young people, who are the cornerstone of a dynamically evolving country."
Source: CNA
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