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Thousands set to converge on EU parliament for youth event

An estimated 8,500 16 to 30-year-olds from all over the world will this week take part in a series of activities centred on the future of Europe. EYE2025 (European Youth Event), as it

2 weeks ago

Sharp rise in long-term depression and burnout cases in Belgium, especially among youth

The number of Belgians unable to work for over a year due to depression or burnout has surged by 44 per cent in five years, according to new figures from the National

3 weeks ago

Opinion

Foundation invests 280m euros in climate action and workplace mental health

The Helios Foundation, the successor to the Vinçotte Foundation, will invest the 280 million euros it gained from selling the inspection group Vinçotte into tackling two urgent issues: reducing CO2 emissions and

4 weeks ago

Earth & Climate

Forced psychiatric admissions in Flanders surpassed 5,000 in 2024

More than 5,000 people were forcibly admitted to psychiatric institutions in Flanders in 2024. That is a sharp 6 per cent increase compared to the previous year, according to new figures from

1 month ago

Society

Suicides in Flanders at lowest level in 25 years

The suicide rate in Flanders is at its lowest in 25 years, the Flemish Expertise Centre for Suicide Prevention (VLESP) reports. In 2023, 887 people died by suicide, of whom 652 were

1 month ago

Opinion

Girls seek mental health help more often, but suicide rates remain higher among boys

An increasing number of young girls are seeking help for mental health issues, while boys are doing so less frequently, even though men remain significantly more likely to die by suicide than

2 months ago

Society

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Thousands set to converge on EU parliament for youth event

Sharp rise in long-term depression and burnout cases in Belgium, especially among youth

Foundation invests 280m euros in climate action and workplace mental health

Forced psychiatric admissions in Flanders surpassed 5,000 in 2024

Suicides in Flanders at lowest level in 25 years

Girls seek mental health help more often, but suicide rates remain higher among boys

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Thousands set to converge on EU parliament for youth event

Sharp rise in long-term depression and burnout cases in Belgium, especially among youth

Foundation invests 280m euros in climate action and workplace mental health

Forced psychiatric admissions in Flanders surpassed 5,000 in 2024

Suicides in Flanders at lowest level in 25 years

Girls seek mental health help more often, but suicide rates remain higher among boys

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