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FULL NAME:<\/strong> Prevention-oriented rights-based approach to support mental health in vulnerable population groups<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>
PROJECT NUMBER:<\/strong> 101233316<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>
FUNDING BODY:<\/strong> European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HADEA)<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>
WEBSITE:<\/strong> https:\/\/japrism.eu\/<\/a><\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>
DURATION:<\/strong> 36 months (September 2025 \u2013 August 2028)<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>
PROJECT COORDINATION:<\/strong> Biosistemak Health Systems Research Institute<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/i>Project description<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
<\/i>Project description<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
\nThe Joint Action “Prevention-oriented Rights-based Approach to Support Mental Health in Vulnerable Population Groups” (JA PRISM)<\/strong> aims to reduce the burden of mental illness, focusing specifically on vulnerable groups, by promoting good mental health, effectively preventing mental health problems and improving access to treatment and mental health services in all EU Member States and associated countries, supporting the transfer and implementation of best and most promising practices to new contexts. JA PRISM will facilitate the implementation of three practices with a clear human rights focus, targeting vulnerable groups such as children and adolescents, older people, migrants, substance users and people with mental health problems.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i>Objectives<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
<\/i>Methodology <\/h4><\/a><\/li>
<\/i>Results<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
<\/i>Objectives<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
\nThe overall objective of JA PRISM is to reduce the burden of poor mental health, with a particular focus on vulnerable groups, by promoting good mental health, effectively preventing mental health problems and improving access to mental health treatment and services across EU Member States and associated countries, supporting the transfer and implementation of best and most promising practices to new contexts.<\/p>\n
The specific objectives of JA PRISM will be set at two levels: 1) the Joint Action in general and 2) the implementation sites.<\/p>\n
The specific objectives<\/strong> (SO) at the Joint Action level are:<\/p>\n
SO1<\/strong>. Promote good mental health and the prevention of mental health problems.<\/p>\n
SO2<\/strong>. Improve access to evidence-based, innovative, promising and personalised approaches and interventions in the treatment of mental health problems, including improved care and community-based approaches.<\/p>\n
SO3<\/strong>. Improve quality of life through adequate, patient-centred follow-up care, with a focus on fundamental rights and combating stigma and discrimination.<\/p>\n
SO4<\/strong>. Support Member States in adopting a comprehensive approach to mental health for vulnerable groups.<\/p>\n
SO5<\/strong>. Contribute to the long-term sustainability of adapted practices and outcomes at national level.<\/p>\n
SO6<\/strong>. Facilitate the transfer to new contexts of practices that support mental health in vulnerable groups.<\/p>\n
SO7<\/strong>. Promote synergies and collaboration with JA MENTOR and other initiatives.<\/p>\n
SO8<\/strong>. Effectively disseminate and communicate JA’s objectives, activities and results at national and international level.<\/p>\n
SO9<\/strong>. Ensure high-quality evaluation of JA PRISM’s performance and impact.<\/p>\n
SO10<\/strong>. Manage JA PRISM efficiently.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Methodology <\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
\nIn line with Member States’ preferences and priorities, the practices to be transferred focus on suicide prevention (BIZI programme), combating loneliness among older people (Circle of Friends) and promoting emotional well-being among children and young people (Act, Belong, Commit).<\/p>\n
JA PRISM activities are divided into seven work packages (WPs)<\/strong>: four cross-cutting WPs (coordination and management, communication and dissemination, evaluation and sustainability) and three technical WPs, each dedicated to the transfer of a selected practice. In total, JA PRISM represents 61 implementation sites (13 sites will obtain information on methodological approaches and practices, but are not expected to roll them out, 34 sites will launch small-scale pilot projects and 14 sites will carry out large-scale implementations) in 18 Member States and 2 associated countries.<\/p>\n
JA PRISM aims to raise awareness and knowledge of human rights-based approaches, improve the empowerment and quality of life of vulnerable and socio-economically disadvantaged groups through , and reshape public health services and policy-making towards a comprehensive, prevention-oriented approach to mental health.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Results<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
\nJA PRISM aims to reduce the burden of poor mental health,<\/strong> with a specific focus on vulnerable groups, by promoting good mental health, effectively preventing mental health problems and improving access to mental health treatment and services in all EU Member States and associated countries, supporting the transfer and implementation of best and most promising practices to new contexts.<\/p>\n
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- Improve the quality of life of vulnerable and socio-economically<\/strong> disadvantaged groups by stepping up measures, such as guidelines and awareness-raising activities, to end stigma and discrimination. JA PRISM will work to support the long-term sustainability of adapted practices and outcomes at national level to ensure real impact.<\/li>\n
- Reduce the burden of mental health disorders<\/strong> and years lived with disability. JA PRISM will increase the capacity of health authorities to deliver a comprehensive approach to mental health for vulnerable groups. The project will focus on 19 different countries as a first step towards achieving real reduction at a global level.<\/li>\n
- Reshape public health services<\/strong> towards a comprehensive, prevention-oriented approach to mental health for vulnerable populations.<\/li>\n
- Address the social determinants of mental health<\/strong> by designing and implementing impactful policies and approaches in Europe.<\/li>\n
- Strengthen social networks and services<\/strong> (health, education, social and cultural promotion) and equal access to them for vulnerable people at risk of mental disorders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The direct target groups are: people with mental health problems or at risk, vulnerable groups (children and adolescents, older people, migrants, people with low socioeconomic status, refugees, Roma, unemployed people, LGBTQI+, substance users and prisoners), health and public health professionals and managers, health authorities and policy makers. The indirect target groups are: academia, patient organisations, civil society and industry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
- Reduce the burden of mental health disorders<\/strong> and years lived with disability. JA PRISM will increase the capacity of health authorities to deliver a comprehensive approach to mental health for vulnerable groups. The project will focus on 19 different countries as a first step towards achieving real reduction at a global level.<\/li>\n
- Improve the quality of life of vulnerable and socio-economically<\/strong> disadvantaged groups by stepping up measures, such as guidelines and awareness-raising activities, to end stigma and discrimination. JA PRISM will work to support the long-term sustainability of adapted practices and outcomes at national level to ensure real impact.<\/li>\n
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