WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION REGIONAL OFFICE FOR EUROPE WELTGESUNDHEITSORGANISATION REGIONALBÜRO FÜR EUROPA

ORGANISATION MONDIALE DE LA SANTÉ BUREAU RÉGIONAL DE L'EUROPE

ВСЕМИРНАЯ ОРГАНИЗАЦИЯ ЗДРАВООХРАНЕНИЯ

ЕВРОПЕЙСКОЕ РЕГИОНАЛЬНОЕ БЮРО Creating Conditions for Young People to Thrive: A Multisector Approach to Mental Health, Inclusion and Participation

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UN city, Copenhagen, Denmark 5 October 2026 1-2 December 2026 Original: English

Scope and purpose

Objectives

• Explore how cross-sector action can create the conditions for young people to thrive, participate meaningfully in society, and reach their full potential.

• Share evidence, policies and practical solutions that strengthen youth mental health, inclusion and opportunity across the WHO European Region.

Scope and Purpose

Across Europe, young people's wellbeing, mental health and ability to participate fully in society are shaped by a wide range of factors, including education, employment, social connections, community participation and the environments in which they live. Creating the conditions for young people to thrive therefore requires action that extends beyond the health sector and brings together partners across government, civil society, communities, education and employment.

Mental health is both a contributor to and an outcome of participation in society. Young people are more likely to thrive when they have access to supportive environments, meaningful opportunities and timely support throughout key life transitions. At the same time, inclusion, participation and a sense of belonging are important drivers of positive mental health and wellbeing.

Building on discussions of Mental Health in All Policies and experiences from across Europe, this conference will explore how to translate policy into action. Through evidence, lived experience and examples of cross-sector collaboration, participants will identify practical approaches to creating environments where young people can thrive and contribute to resilient, inclusive societies.

Scope and purpose page 2 Key Themes

Mental Health in All Policies; Youth mental health and wellbeing; Prevention and early intervention; Education, employment and social participation; Community-based and low- intensity support models; Digital determinants and digital innovation; Cross-sector partnerships and sustainable financing; Youth engagement and lived experience; Scaling promising practices across Europe

Participants

The conference will bring together policymakers, practitioners, researchers, civil society organizations, employers, international partners and young people from across Europe to exchange knowledge, identify solutions and strengthen collaboration.

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION REGIONAL OFFICE FOR EUROPE WELTGESUNDHEITSORGANISATION REGIONALBÜRO FÜR EUROPA

ORGANISATION MONDIALE DE LA SANTÉ BUREAU RÉGIONAL DE L'EUROPE

ВСЕМИРНАЯ ОРГАНИЗАЦИЯ ЗДРАВООХРАНЕНИЯ

ЕВРОПЕЙСКОЕ РЕГИОНАЛЬНОЕ БЮРО Creating Conditions for Young People to Thrive: A Multisector Approach to Mental Health, Inclusion and Participation

/2

UN city, Copenhagen, Denmark 5 October 2026 1-2 December 2026 Original: English

Scope and purpose

Objectives

• Explore how cross-sector action can create the conditions for young people to thrive, participate meaningfully in society, and reach their full potential.

• Share evidence, policies and practical solutions that strengthen youth mental health, inclusion and opportunity across the WHO European Region.

Scope and Purpose

Across Europe, young people's wellbeing, mental health and ability to participate fully in society are shaped by a wide range of factors, including education, employment, social connections, community participation and the environments in which they live. Creating the conditions for young people to thrive therefore requires action that extends beyond the health sector and brings together partners across government, civil society, communities, education and employment.

Mental health is both a contributor to and an outcome of participation in society. Young people are more likely to thrive when they have access to supportive environments, meaningful opportunities and timely support throughout key life transitions. At the same time, inclusion, participation and a sense of belonging are important drivers of positive mental health and wellbeing.

Building on discussions of Mental Health in All Policies and experiences from across Europe, this conference will explore how to translate policy into action. Through evidence, lived experience and examples of cross-sector collaboration, participants will identify practical approaches to creating environments where young people can thrive and contribute to resilient, inclusive societies.

Scope and purpose page 2 Key Themes

Mental Health in All Policies; Youth mental health and wellbeing; Prevention and early intervention; Education, employment and social participation; Community-based and low- intensity support models; Digital determinants and digital innovation; Cross-sector partnerships and sustainable financing; Youth engagement and lived experience; Scaling promising practices across Europe

Participants

The conference will bring together policymakers, practitioners, researchers, civil society organizations, employers, international partners and young people from across Europe to exchange knowledge, identify solutions and strengthen collaboration.

UN City, Marmorvej 51 Tel.: +45 45 33 70 00 Email: [email protected] DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø Denmark

Fax: +45 45 33 70 01 Website: https://www.who.int/europe

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION ORGANISATION MONDIALE DE LA SANTÉ

WELTGESUNDHEITSORGANISATION ВСЕМИРНАЯ ОРГАНИЗАЦИЯ ЗДРАВООХРАНЕНИЯ

Date: 8 October 2026 Ms Helen Sõber Adviser European Union Affairs and International Co- operation Department Ministry of Social Affairs Suur-Ameerika 1 10122 Tallinn Estonia

REGIONAL OFFICE FOR EUROPE BUREAU RÉGIONAL DE L’EUROPE

REGIONALBÜRO FÜR EUROPA ЕВРОПЕЙСКОЕ РЕГИОНАЛЬНОЕ БЮРО

Head office:

UN City, Marmorvej 51, DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark

Tel.: +45 45 33 70 00; Fax: +45 45 33 70 01 Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.who.int/europe

Our reference: Notre référence: Unser Zeichen: См. наш номер:

Your reference: Votre référence: Ihr Zeichen: На Ваш номер:

Dear Ms Sõber,

Conference on creating conditions for young people to thrive: A multisector approach to mental health, inclusion and participation,

1-2 December 2026, Copenhagen, Denmark

The World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe jointly with headspace Denmark, a nationwide Danish counselling service for young people, plans to hold the above-mentioned conference. Building on discussions from the WHO/Europe’s meeting on “Mental Health in All Policies” held in Paris in June 2025, and the Nordic experience, the conference aims to shift the focus from agenda-setting to implementation. The objectives of the conference will be to:

• Examine the role of governments, communities, civil society and employers in supporting young people's wellbeing and participation

• Share evidence, policies and practical solutions that strengthen youth mental health, inclusion and opportunity across Europe.

An outline of the scope and purpose of the meeting is enclosed. I have pleasure in inviting you to nominate one participant with a background and responsibility in youth mental health and youth inclusion in society. The working language will be English. Travel and accommodation will be arranged and paid for by this office. I look forward to receiving your nomination, giving the name, functional title and email address of the proposed participant at your early convenience, no later than the 25th of October. We shall then communicate with her/him directly and provide the necessary documentation and administrative information in good time. Dr Ledia Lazeri, Regional Advisor, Mental Health and Well-Being [email protected] is responsible for this activity and it would be appreciated if you would address your reply to her, copying in [email protected]. Thank you very much for continued collaboration.

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Yours sincerely,

Dr Natasha Azzopardi Muscat Director, Division of Health Systems WHO Regional Office for Europe Encls: Scope and Purpose Copy for information to: Ms Agne Nettan-Sepp, Head, European Union Affairs and International Co-operation Department, Ministry of Social Affairs, Suur-Ameerika 1, 10129 Tallinn, Estonia H.E. Ms Riia Salsa-Audiffren, Ambassador Representative of the Republic of Estonia, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Estonia to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva, Chemin du Petit-Saconnex 28A, CH-1209 Genève, Switzerland H.E. Mr Andre Pung, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the Republic of Estonia, Frederiksgade 19, 4th floor, 1265 Copenhagen K, Denmark Ms Kristina Köhler, Head of Office, WHO Country Office, Estonia, Paldiski Road 81, 10617 Tallinn, Estonia

UN City, Marmorvej 51 Tel.: +45 45 33 70 00 Email: [email protected] DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø Denmark

Fax: +45 45 33 70 01 Website: https://www.who.int/europe

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION ORGANISATION MONDIALE DE LA SANTÉ

WELTGESUNDHEITSORGANISATION ВСЕМИРНАЯ ОРГАНИЗАЦИЯ ЗДРАВООХРАНЕНИЯ

Date: 8 October 2026 Ms Helen Sõber Adviser European Union Affairs and International Co- operation Department Ministry of Social Affairs Suur-Ameerika 1 10122 Tallinn Estonia

REGIONAL OFFICE FOR EUROPE BUREAU RÉGIONAL DE L’EUROPE

REGIONALBÜRO FÜR EUROPA ЕВРОПЕЙСКОЕ РЕГИОНАЛЬНОЕ БЮРО

Head office:

UN City, Marmorvej 51, DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark

Tel.: +45 45 33 70 00; Fax: +45 45 33 70 01 Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.who.int/europe

Our reference: Notre référence: Unser Zeichen: См. наш номер:

Your reference: Votre référence: Ihr Zeichen: На Ваш номер:

Dear Ms Sõber,

Conference on creating conditions for young people to thrive: A multisector approach to mental health, inclusion and participation,

1-2 December 2026, Copenhagen, Denmark

The World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe jointly with headspace Denmark, a nationwide Danish counselling service for young people, plans to hold the above-mentioned conference. Building on discussions from the WHO/Europe’s meeting on “Mental Health in All Policies” held in Paris in June 2025, and the Nordic experience, the conference aims to shift the focus from agenda-setting to implementation. The objectives of the conference will be to:

• Examine the role of governments, communities, civil society and employers in supporting young people's wellbeing and participation

• Share evidence, policies and practical solutions that strengthen youth mental health, inclusion and opportunity across Europe.

An outline of the scope and purpose of the meeting is enclosed. I have pleasure in inviting you to nominate one participant with a background and responsibility in youth mental health and youth inclusion in society. The working language will be English. Travel and accommodation will be arranged and paid for by this office. I look forward to receiving your nomination, giving the name, functional title and email address of the proposed participant at your early convenience, no later than the 25th of October. We shall then communicate with her/him directly and provide the necessary documentation and administrative information in good time. Dr Ledia Lazeri, Regional Advisor, Mental Health and Well-Being [email protected] is responsible for this activity and it would be appreciated if you would address your reply to her, copying in [email protected]. Thank you very much for continued collaboration.

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Yours sincerely,

Dr Natasha Azzopardi Muscat Director, Division of Health Systems WHO Regional Office for Europe Encls: Scope and Purpose Copy for information to: Ms Agne Nettan-Sepp, Head, European Union Affairs and International Co-operation Department, Ministry of Social Affairs, Suur-Ameerika 1, 10129 Tallinn, Estonia H.E. Ms Riia Salsa-Audiffren, Ambassador Representative of the Republic of Estonia, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Estonia to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva, Chemin du Petit-Saconnex 28A, CH-1209 Genève, Switzerland H.E. Mr Andre Pung, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the Republic of Estonia, Frederiksgade 19, 4th floor, 1265 Copenhagen K, Denmark Ms Kristina Köhler, Head of Office, WHO Country Office, Estonia, Paldiski Road 81, 10617 Tallinn, Estonia