Hannes Jarke oversees the mental health portfolio at EuroHealthNet, the European Partnership for Health, Equity, and Wellbeing. His work predominantly focuses on the translation of scientific evidence to practice and the adaptation of interventions focusing on improving mental health and wellbeing into different contexts and countries. In addition, he provides evidence-based advocacy across relevant stakeholders in Europe. Hannes is also active in research through an associateship at the University of Cambridge’s Centre for Business Research, and as Director of Operations of the Junior Researcher Programme. He holds Master of Science degrees in Psychology and Public Health.
Scientist: Hannes Jarke
A scientist’s opinion: Interview with Hannes Jarke about the mental health of young people
WHO data show that young people aged 18-29 are 30% to 80% more likely to report symptoms of depression or anxiety than adults. What are the primary reasons for this, and how have these trends evolved? Hannes Jarke: This is a highly complex issue. The answer depends on which country and what other determinants we're ...
Protecting the mental well-being of European youth: What can be done?
In Europe, the number of young people (aged 18-29) with mental health problems has at least doubled since the beginning of COVID-19. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among adolescents aged 15–19 in our continent. In addition, almost two-thirds of young people are at risk of depression. Mental health issues are now ...