Suicide prevention in France relies in particular on the training of three types of professionals with distinct roles: the sentinel, the suicide risk assessor, and the crisis responder....

Introduction – France has one of the highest suicide rates among European countries. As in other countries, the health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact...

The perinatal period (pregnancy and the first postpartum year) is a time of vulnerability to the onset or worsening of psychiatric symptoms or disorders in mothers, which can lead to...

Introduction - The health, economic, and social burden caused by mental disorders has helped make mental health a top public health priority. In France as well as abroad, the health...

Introduction – The early postnatal interview (EPNP) became mandatory in France in 2022 in order to identify the early signs of postpartum depression (PPD) or risk factors for it, and to...

Introduction – Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health disorders worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the mental health of populations in France...

Key PointsHeat and Health A heat wave affected Normandy from August 11 to 17, 2026. The trends in heat-related indicators during this period were the subject of a dedicated weekly...

The period of enhanced surveillance for human cases of West Nile virus—a disease transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Culex—began on May 1 and ends on November 30. An update on the...

Key PointsDengueDengue activity is low throughout the country.ChikungunyaSince late January (Week 04), 1,779 cases of chikungunya have been laboratory-confirmed in French Guiana,...

Key Points Extreme heat, heat wave <li data-list-item-id="eee3628869aa7da7f401a497d7f35b63e">Green Alert for the next 5 days <li data-list-item-id="e6c1b13c49a0c58b4708aa9aebef3ec79">Healthcare Demand: Low in emergency rooms and very low in urban areas