Through a series of articles, *La Santé de l'homme* traces the evolution of conceptions of mental health, from the realms of hygienism and morality to that of public health. The authors’...

Stigma surrounding mental health has a significant impact on the daily lives of those affected. While societal perceptions of mental illness have evolved over the past few decades,...

The National Study on Children’s Well-Being (Enabee), launched by Santé publique France in 2021, aims to assess the mental health of children ages 3–11 by giving them a voice—which is...

For two years, social science researchers observed the conditions under which patients with mental health disorders were received and their urgent psychiatric requests were handled. Many...

Contrary to popular belief, students are not heavy users of cannabis and other psychoactive substances, as shown by the analyses in the INPES Health Barometer. The same is true for...

This special issue of *La santé de l'homme*, consisting of nine articles, addresses the challenges and shortcomings of the mental health system and outlines the main directions of the...

Originating in Denmark and recently introduced in France, the discussion forum known as the “Living Library” allows people living with mental health conditions to share their personal...

For nearly two years, a team of researchers and professionals from the health, social services, and employment sectors worked with thirty people suffering from mental health disorders to...

For the first time in France, former users of the mental health care system will be able to be recruited as “peer health mediators.” Various international programs, drawing on the...

Over the past decade, local mental health councils have been established in cities across France. To date, more than 100 cities have such councils, and about 20 are considering...