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Statement by Commissioner Kyriakides for World Mental Health Day

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For World Mental Health Day today (10 October), Health and Food Safety Commission Stella Kyriakides (pictured) made the following statement: “COVID-19 has had an impact on our collective mental health which is hard to quantify. But we know that it is widespread, it is significant and it is increasing. Even before the pandemic, one in every six Europeans were already facing mental health challenges. This comes at a high price not only for those affected, but also for our societies.

"Mental health affects how we think, feel and act – at every stage of our lives. The pandemic is an invaluable reminder of the importance of looking after our mental health. We are facing daily and unprecedented challenges. It is understandable that we are all worried and stressed, anxious about the present and the future. It is essential that we work together to tackle the mental as well as the physical consequences of this pandemic. We should not shy away from asking for help – be it for ourselves, for a family member, a friend or colleague. Taking mindful care of mental health will be crucial to move out of this crisis stronger and together.”

The full statement is available online.

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