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

Mental health is not limited to disorders or individual life stories. It is shaped, weakened, or strengthened by numerous social, economic, political, and cultural factors. To improve...

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, notably with the rise of the...

Mental health, an essential aspect of overall health, is often viewed through the lens of mental disorders. Positive mental health—for which there is still no universally accepted...

In the Île-de-France region, several municipal teams have received training on mental health issues. The goal is to educate them so they can take action at their own level. The...

Introduction to a report that brings together contributions from 25 experts, presents the current state of knowledge, and reviews a number of grassroots initiatives to promote positive...

Mental health promotion is “a process aimed at strengthening the capacity of individuals and communities to take charge of their lives and improve their mental health; it involves...

France now has a National Council on Mental Health. This body is chaired by Alain Ehrenberg, a sociologist and emeritus research director at the National Center for Scientific Research...

Positive mental health is measured based on three components: an individual’s emotional well-being, psychological functioning, and social functioning. Research demonstrates the...

As forums for collaboration among mental health stakeholders, Lyon’s local mental health councils (CLSM) strive to provide concrete, coordinated solutions to the challenges faced by...