Others have suggested that an undue emphasis on the individual self reflects cultural bias and a limited world view (Christopher and Hickinbottom 2008). The wide range of benefits associated with mental health demonstrates the relevance of wellbeing to sectors beyond health, notably those concerned with the policy challenges presented by education, social cohesion, demographic change, sustainable economic development and environmental protection across the WHO European Region. It is hoped that this report on understanding mental health as a determinant will provide renewed evidence of the crucial importance of mental health to policy and practice, will strengthen existing efforts to tackle factors.