Forthcoming policy developments

According to the information of the Ministry of Interior in 2024, to preserve and improve the mental health of the population, especially young people, it is necessary to recalibrate the healthcare system with a preventive focus and reduce territorial and social inequalities in access to services. The Health Promotion Offices (Egészségfejlesztési Irodák, EFI) currently plays a key role in this. From the 106 EFIs operating in 2024, 72% also have a mental health development function. The long-term goal is to strengthen EFIs, ensure nationwide outreach, and extend the services of the offices with mental health development services. The planned services include programmes aimed at reducing stigmatization, prevent depression, skill development, mental support, suicide prevention, stress management, and burnout prevention. These services can achieve significant results in short term in maintaining and improving the mental health of the population, and thus, the youth.

Ongoing debates

There are no ongoing debates taking place in the public and/or political sphere on issues related to the health of youth.