Reports

Applicants for international protection are at greater risk of mental health problems due to various vulnerability factors before, during and after their migration journey. In this report, the Superior Health Council makes concrete recommendations to address current shortcomings.

In this scientific advisory report, we provide recommendations for the development of inserts to be inserted in the packaging units of tobacco and herbal smoking products.

Gambling: no advertising and not before age 21

Much more prominent, varied and strong warnings on advertisements for lotteries, sports betting and other gambling activities, and a minimum age of 21 for participation. The Superior Health Council set out these recommendations in report 9790, as...

Noise pollution from aircraft can lead to sleep disorders, learning difficulties, high blood pressure and depression. Air traffic emissions have an overall negative impact on health.

Digitalisation could be part of the solution to long waiting times in mental health care. Digital interventions and apps can help with depression, anxiety and sleep disorders, among others.

Every drop of alcohol increases the risk of serious diseases. Yet the public remains largely unaware of these risks.

People with mental vulnerability can find support and recognition from each other. Sharing experiences with people who have gone through similar challenges can have a beneficial effect on the recovery process.

In this scientific advisory report, which offers guidance to public health policy-makers,
the Superior Health Council of Belgium provides recommendations on making naloxone available to opioid users in Belgium.

In this scientific advisory report on public health policy, the Superior Health Council of Belgium provides an update for electronic cigarettes (with or without nicotine) for smokers, non smokers and vapers.

The Belgian COVID-19 Mental Health Monitor is a method to monitor the government's response to the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of the Belgian population.

This report is only available in Dutch and French.

In this scientific advisory report, which offers guidance to public health policy-makers, the Superior Health Council of Belgium provides guidelines for pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for ADHD for children, young people and adults.

(Only available in Dutch or French.)

In this scientific advisory report, which offers guidance to public health policy makers,
the Superior Health Council of Belgium provides recommendations on psychosocial care during the Covid 19 pandemic for health care providers and authorities.

Belgian Mental Health Data Repository...

In this scientific advisory report on public health policy, the Superior Health Council of Belgium provides recommendations on gaming disorder.

(Only available in Dutch or French)

In this scientific advisory report, which offers guidance to public health policy-makers, the Superior Health Council of Belgium provides a risk assessment for heated tobacco products for smokers and non-smokers.

In this scientific advisory report, which offers guidance to public health policy-makers, the Superior Health Council of Belgium provides recommendations on psychosocial care during the Covid-19 pandemic for health care providers and authorities.

The participation and involvement of children in decisions that concern them is a fundamental right that is enshrined in several pieces of legislation. In addition to being an end in itself, it is also an excellent way of improving the accessibility, quality and efficiency of care by making it...

The SHC has issued recommendations aimed at clinicians and the authorities on the best approach to the diagnosis of mental health problems and, more specifically, on the role of the DSM.

In this scientific advisory report on public health policy, the Superior Health Council of Belgium provides recommendations on the efficacy and safety of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.

The SHC has drawn up recommendations on the quality of the care provided for mental health problems, which affect over a third of the European population each year. This report is grounded in a systematic review of the literature as well as on the views of the experts and stakeholders, and can be...

In this scientific advisory report on public health policy, the Superior Health Council of Belgium provides recommendations on the diagnosis of dementia, behaviour management and the ethical issues raised. This report aims at providing professionals with specific recommendations on the diagnosis...