TraFaDy member Ursula Trummer has contributed to a policy paper stemming from a COST connect event: “Adding value to Horizon Europe and beyond: the EU Framework Programme for R&I as a policy driver for mental health and well-being“. The contributing partners, originating from the European mental health research community and from 20 COST Actions, call on the European Commission and national research institutions to prioritise research in mental health, specifically in four key research areas addressing lifespan, social determinants, specific vulnerabilities, and caring for carers.