The concept of mental health is a relatively recent one, having emerged in the wake of the transformations in psychiatry over the past two hundred years, particularly with the rise of...

Mental health is not merely a matter of disorders or individual circumstances. It is shaped, weakened, or strengthened by a wide range of social, economic, political, and cultural...

It is important to understand the risk and protective factors for mental health in order to address their environmental determinants, such as living conditions. Among these, social...

In France, 4.2 million people live in substandard housing, including 350,000 who are homeless. This social issue is compounded by a less visible mental health challenge. Indeed, decent...

Local Mental Health Councils (CLSMs) are tasked with combating stigma surrounding mental health, addressing social determinants, preventing mental health disorders, promoting the social...

Youth Centers (MDA) are places where young people aged 11 to 25 can receive free, anonymous, and informal support and counseling. Professionals there listen to them and offer fun or...

Today's cities, where half the world's population is concentrated, do not provide their residents with a good quality of life. There are many risk factors for mental health: pollution,...

Addressing mental health in the workplace cannot be reduced to superficial measures aimed at preventing psychosocial risks (PSRs) or promoting well-being. Dietary advice, lifestyle...

In Quebec, the Épanouir project has been in place since 2020 to promote students’ mental health and well-being. In addition to initiatives aimed at strengthening young people’s...

In Marseille, the Center for Recovery Training (CoFoR)—a project unique in France—offers people with mental health conditions a program designed to help them gain self-awareness,...