Outlines a regional vision and priorities for improving the health and well-being of children and adolescents across the WHO European Region. It takes a life-course and systems-based approach, addressing key determinants of health—including mental health—and providing strategic directions to support countries in strengthening policies, services, and preventive actions.

Outlines key principles and standards for designing and delivering effective mental health services for children and young people. It focuses on service organisation, accessibility, quality of care, and integration across sectors, helping countries strengthen systems to better meet the needs of young populations.

Practical recommendations for promoting mental well-being within school settings. They support policymakers and educators in creating supportive learning environments, integrating mental health into school policies, and implementing preventive and early intervention strategies.

Overview of the importance of mental health and well-being in schools and presents a systems-based approach to strengthening support through “health-promoting schools.” It explains how mental health influences learning, development, and long-term outcomes, noting that many mental health conditions emerge during school years and can affect educational attainment and life trajectories . The document outlines the role of schools as key environments for prevention, early identification, and access to support, and introduces a whole-school framework that integrates policies, curriculum, environments, and services. It also provides practical examples of actions across multiple domains—such as governance, community partnerships, and service provision—to improve mental health outcomes, alongside case studies demonstrating implementation in different country contexts.

This guidance is primarily aimed at policy makers and managers responsible for designing and managing health and wellbeing services for children and adolescents, and health and non-health care providers.

Evidence-based recommendations on parenting interventions for parents and caregivers of children aged 0–17 years that are designed to reduce child maltreatment and harsh parenting, enhance the parent–child relationship, and prevent poor mental health among parents and emotional and behavioural problems among children

Evidence-based recommendations on parenting interventions for parents and caregivers of children aged 0–17 years that are designed to reduce child maltreatment and harsh parenting, enhance the parent–child relationship, and prevent poor mental health among parents and emotional and behavioural problems among children

Synthesises evidence across the European Union on how children engage with digital technologies, including patterns of access, use, benefits, and risks. It examines key issues such as digital inequalities, online safety, and the impact of digital environments on children’s development and well-being, including mental health. The brief highlights how social, economic, and structural factors shape children’s digital experiences and identifies key areas where policy action is needed to ensure that digital technologies support, rather than undermine, children’s rights and well-being.

Developed by NESET, the framework emphasizes that mental health and wellbeing are shaped by the entire school environment, including leadership, curriculum, staff wellbeing, student participation, family engagement, and links with external services. It promotes prevention, early identification, and inclusive practices rather than isolated interventions. Mental health is treated as a shared responsibility across the whole education system.