Originating in Denmark and recently introduced in France, the "Living Library" initiative provides a space for dialogue where people living with mental health conditions can share their...

The European program for mental health prevention and promotion brings together regions from four countries (France, Germany, Belgium, and Luxembourg). As part of this partnership, joint...

In Quebec, a coalition of advocacy groups has conducted a critical analysis of the current mental health plan and has just repeated the process for the next plan (2012–2017). The...

For the first time in France, former users of mental health care services will be eligible for recruitment as "peer health mediators." Various international programs, drawing on the...

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

Dominique Lebas-Kaszynski has been a member of the Lille Senior Citizens’ Council since its inception in late 2009. The council is a rewarding place because it brings together people who...

The German Olympic Committee is promoting sports for older adults within sports clubs. In addition, it is opening up clubs and associations to a new target group: older adults with an...

In Orly (Val-de-Marne), the municipal social services center organizes physical activity and memory-stimulation workshops for people over 60. A free shuttle service takes them to their...

Social participation in the context of healthy aging has been promoted internationally since the early 2000s. It is part of a broader effort to prevent illness and promote health. Within...

It is important to ensure consistency between preventive measures in the social sector and efforts to reduce chronic diseases.