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Europe Faces Mental Health Crisis Amid Rising Challenges

10/12/2025

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One in six people in Europe will experience a mental health condition, with rising depression, anxiety, and addiction.
The European Commission aims to elevate mental health to the level of physical health and ensure equitable access to psychedelic therapies by addressing underlying social and economic factors.
In Italy, a 'perfect storm' of geopolitical, environmental, and economic issues worsens mental health challenges, with over 2 million people lacking adequate care.

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Story summary

One in six people in Europe will experience a mental health condition, with rising depression, anxiety, and addiction.
The European Commission aims to elevate mental health to the level of physical health and ensure equitable access to psychedelic therapies by addressing underlying social and economic factors.
In Italy, a 'perfect storm' of geopolitical, environmental, and economic issues worsens mental health challenges, with over 2 million people lacking adequate care.