European Medical Students’ Association (EMSA)

On #WorldMentalHealthDay the European Medical Students' Association (EMSA) joins 32 civil society organisations to call urgently for an EU Strategy on #MentalHealth. Read the full statement : http://bit.ly/3U1Vq6h  #EU4MentalHealth

🚨Open for endorsement - Join the call for concrete action on #MentalHealth in the EU! Over the last few years, the EU has developed promising initiatives for mental health. Now, it is time to turn them into concrete actions. Today, on #WorldMentalHealthDay, we join 32 other European organisations in a joint call for substantive actions to shape a Europe where everyone’s mental health thrives across their life course. The Joint Statement, drafted by the European Mental Health Advocacy Platform asks ➡ the European Commission to develop a comprehensive European strategy on mental health, with a clear timeline, adequate budget, and progress indicators. ➡ EU Member States to elaborate plans with a cross-sectoral approach to mental health and develop community-based, recovery-oriented mental health services. ➡ the European Parliament to establish an Intergroup on mental health, ensuring a formal structure to foster exchanges across political groups and strengthen collaboration between Members and civil society. The Joint Statement is open for endorsement by stakeholders until 10 December. Read and endorse now 👉 https://lnkd.in/enXVGyb3 Mental Health Europe, Volonteurope, European Alcohol Policy Alliance - Eurocare, Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME), SOS Children's Villages International, Make Mothers Matter - MMM, Learning for Well-being Foundation, Inclusion Europe, ILGA-Europe, GAMIAN-Europe, European Youth Forum, European Public Health Alliance (EPHA), ENUSP Network, European Medical Students’ Association (EMSA), EFPSA (European Federation of Psychology Students' Associations), FEANTSA, European Disability Forum, EASPD - European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities, European AIDS Treatment Group, Eurodiaconia, Eurochild, Eurocarers, Eurocadres, EUREGHA - European Regional and Local Health Authorities, EUPHA - European Public Health Association, EPSA - European Pharmaceutical Students' Association, EMDR Europe Association, COFACE Families Europe, Autism-Europe aisbl, Alliance for Childhood - European Network Group, 5Rights, ADHD-Europe #HealthPromotion #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #WMHD #HealthUnion #EuropeanUnion.

💚It is World Mental Health Day, so we are reminding European institutions to deliver on promises and honour commitments on mental health, particularly when it comes to children. 

    To mark the occasion, 5Rights, along with 32 European organisations has signed Mental Health Europe’s joint statement urging the European Commission, European Parliament, and Member States to take substantive action in supporting the mental health of everyone in Europe.

    We welcome that President Ursula von der Leyen has promised to “take action against the addictive design of some platforms”. We call on the Commission to honour their commitment for the 1 in 10 adolescents who struggle to manage the amount of time they spend on social media, leading to negative impacts on their well-being.    📜 Read the full statement here: https://lnkd.in/eBxFYtha  #WorldMentalHealthDay #EU4MentalHealth #mentalhealth #WMHD 🖊 Mental Health Europe, Volonteurope, European Alcohol Policy Alliance - Eurocare, Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME), SOS Children's Villages International, Make Mothers Matter - MMM, Learning for Well-being Foundation, Inclusion Europe, ILGA-Europe, GAMIAN-Europe, European Youth Forum, European Public Health Alliance (EPHA), ENUSP Network, European Medical Students’ Association (EMSA), EFPSA (European Federation of Psychology Students' Associations), FEANTSA, European Disability Forum, EASPD - European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities, European AIDS Treatment Group, Eurodiaconia, Eurochild, Eurocarers, Eurocadres, EUREGHA - European Regional and Local Health Authorities, EUPHA - European Public Health Association, EPSA - European Pharmaceutical Students' Association, EMDR Europe Association, COFACE Families Europe, Autism-Europe aisbl, Alliance for Childhood - European Network Group, ADHD-Europe, EuroHealthNet.

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we proudly stand with 32 organizations calling for the development of a comprehensive EU Strategy on #MentalHealth. The mental health crisis across Europe affects millions of individuals, families, and communities. Our joint statement calls for a strategic approach that prioritizes prevention, fights stigma, and ensures inclusive, accessible, and affordable mental health care. It highlights the urgent need to tackle mental health inequalities across the EU and provide the resources necessary to close gaps in care. We also call for the strategy to promote a comprehensive and holistic approach to mental health for children and young people, building on commitments under the EU Strategy on the Rights of the Child, the EU Child Guarantee, and the EU Youth Strategy. Join us in advocating for policies that foster the holistic well-being of future generations. 👉 Read the full statement here: https://bit.ly/4h2b6QE #EU4MentalHealth #WorldMentalHealthDay #L4WB Mental Health Europe - FEANTSA - ILGA-Europe - COFACE Families Europe - Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME) - Eurocadres - European Alcohol Policy Alliance - Eurocare - Eurocarers - Eurochild -European AIDS Treatment Group - ADHD-Europe - Volonteurope - European Medical Students’ Association (EMSA) - 5Rights - EuroHealthNet - Make Mothers Matter - MMM

A really exciting time has come once again, since the call for the next Medical Education Liaison Officer has just opened up! This is a great opportunity for all Medical Education enthusiasts, to become more meaningfully engaged with key stakeholders in the field of Medical Education, both in Europe and beyond, and to, in that way, represent EMSA’s views and priorities. Deadline to apply: 28/08/2024, 23:59 CEST. More detailed information about the position, as well as how to apply has been circulated to official emails of FMOs and National Coordinators (so reach out to them to relay the information), as well as directly to Individual Members. Also, an open info session which does not require prior registration will be held on August 10th, at 20:00 CEST, by our current MELO. You can join it by following the Zoom link embedded in the QR code. Should you have any questions, reach out anytime to vpe@emsa-europe.eu!

We are pleased to announce that the call for EMSA’s CPME Intern for the term Autumn 2024 has been opened! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to gain experience in external representation on the European level and to work within the Standing Committee of European Doctors on topics pertaining to European Health Policy. Deadline to apply: 26. 6. 2024., 23:59 CEST! Information about the position can be found directly by scanning the QR code, or through the link in our linkfly. On 2 Tuesdays, June 4th and 18th, at 6 p. m. (18:00), we’ll be hosting Zoom Q&A sessions about the position. Links shall be made openly available in due time. Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to vpe@emsa-europe.eu.

Dear EMSA Members, Ever wonder why smallpox is gone, polio is rare and child mortality has decreased by so much? Take a look at this brief and fascinating history of vaccines. EMSA is committed to raising awareness within the community about the importance of immunisation in preventing diseases and protecting life. By joining the WHO's 2024 European Immunization Week campaign, we aim to further promote awareness about the crucial importance of vaccination in protecting all generations. #youth4health #EIW2024 #EveryDoseCounts

Dear EMSA Members, On the occasion of the annual WHO European Immunization Week, the Coalition for Vaccination, of which EMSA is a proud full member, calls on healthcare professionals to ensure that children are up-to-date on their routine vaccines. Communication campaigns are needed at national and European levels to raise awareness of ongoing outbreaks! You can access the press release via the QR code in the post and the link in our bio.

EMSA is collaborating with the European Society of Radiology in conducting a survey about Undergraduate Radiology Education in Europe. Participation is anonymous, and the estimated time to complete the survey is only about 6 minutes, with 27 short, very straightforward, but meaningful questions being asked. The aim of this survey is to enhance undergraduate (basic) radiology education for medical students around Europe. You can access the survey in our bio or by scanning the QR code provided. Please note, the deadline to fill out the survey is April 20th, 2024. We thank you for your kind cooperation!

🤝In recent days, we've been in Brussels for two significant events. The first was the regular meeting of the European Medical Organizations (EMOs), a fruitful session where we shared our actions and further strengthened our collaboration across several vital areas for the medical profession in Europe. Notably, we coordinated actions for the upcoming Awareness Day of Violence Against Doctors and other Healthcare Professionals on March 12. Additionally, we delved into the pressing issues of the medical workforce, with a particular focus on retention and recruitment policies in Europe. Moreover, we participated in an assessment of fellows from the European Academy of Clinical Leadership alongside AEMH - European Association of Senior Hospital Physicians, the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), European Council of Medical Orders - CEOM, and FEMS - European Federation of Salaried Doctors . This collaboration underscored our shared commitment to advancing leadership and excellence in the medical field. These engagements in Brussels not only underscored the importance of continuous dialogue and cooperation among EMOs but also highlighted our collective efforts to address critical challenges facing the medical profession today. #EuropeanMedicalOrganizations European Doctors (CPME) European Medical Students’ Association (EMSA)