NEMO attends European Commission event on mental health and wellbeing

On 18 February 2025, NEMO joined the hybrid Policy Event on Mental Health ‘R&I to promote mental health and prevent/treat mental disorders’, organised by the European Commission’s DG Research & Innovation. 

Attending online, NEMO got to hear about several promising practices emerging from EU-funded research projects and how they are being connected with potential key stakeholders, including ministries of health, research, social, and cultural affairs. 

The session on ‘The Power of the Arts and Culture for People’s Well-being and Inclusion’ was of particular interest since it aligns with the theme of NEMO’s upcoming European Museum Conference. This year’s conference will focus on museums, wellbeing, and mental health, taking place from 26–28 October 2025 in Horsens, Denmark. Registration is set to open in June. 

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