Reports

Health is a fundamental human right necessary for the exercise of other human rights, as expressed by the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. However, within the fast paced life in our current society, the importance of mental health can be easily overlooked. A balanced mental health is a cornerstone in being able to participate in social life, including work, hobbies, relationships, and education. Mental and physical health are very closely intertwined and it is therefore of utmost importance to take care of both aspects of health, as ill-health can have far reaching implications for the individual and for society as a whole. As a fundamental human right, every individual should be able to enjoy the right to health and thereby live their life to the fullest. Unfortunately matters such as chronic illnesses, which can be outside the control of individuals, affect both the physical and mental well-being of a person. Particularly in cases of untreated or complex illnesses, the impacts can be vast. Therefore, the following report will shed light on the right to health and what kind of implications ill–health can have on the life of an individual.