France's Health Minister Stéphanie Rist announced on Tuesday that the government would fast-track access to mental health appointments for young people. She promised that those identified by staff in the national education system as having mental health problems would be seen by a professional within 24 to 48 hours.
Issued on: 02/06/2026 - 13:21
Modified: 02/06/2026 - 13:21
If a school doctor, nurse or psychologist identifies a student in distress, with a risk of self-harm or harm to others, "they will be able to contact local healthcare professionals to arrange an appointment within 48 hours," Stéphanie Rist told public broadcaster Franceinfo on Tuesday.
In cases where a teacher or head teacher identifies the situation and there are no healthcare professionals at the school, "a coordination system will be in place among healthcare professionals in the area" to "free up slots for emergencies," she explained.
