This outcome statement acts as a concise guide, encapsulating the key priorities and actions outlined during the regional high-level conference on policy innovation for mental health in all policies in the WHO European Region held in Paris, France, on 16 and 17 June 2025. 

We, the participants of the Regional High-level conference on mental health in all policies, convened to address challenges and design shared solutions, unequivocally recognize the necessity for inter-sectoral collaboration to protect and promote mental health and well-being.

We acknowledge that across the world, political and financial priorities are shifting in response to continuing and emerging crises and health determinants. Within this context, we remain committed to supporting mental health and well-being as critical elements of a well-functioning society.

We reiterate that health systems must be able to meet the needs of people requiring mental health support, providing age-specific, inclusive, accessible, and prevention-focused solutions, regardless of gender, religion, education, employment status, socioeconomic status or ability to pay, or place of origin, including in emergencies.

We reaffirm the need to operationalize the concept of mental health in all policies, which emerges as a consistent theme in dialogue with national authorities, partners and stakeholders...

See also, Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler signs WHO declaration on integrating mental health into all government policies, 17 June 2025