The EQUICARES pilot use case in Normandy, France, focuses on improving mental health services for people with mental and physical disabilities.
The project aims to identify local barriers to mental health access, co-create innovative solutions with stakeholders, and empower people in vulnerable situations through awareness campaigns and capacity-building initiatives.
Key challenges include social exclusion, discrimination, financial constraints, and long waiting times for services.
The initiative will gather data through interviews, focus groups, and literature reviews to inform the creation of a Smart Health Lab in Rouen.
The lab will feature an AI-based assistant for personalised mental support, with the goal of improving equitable access and providing policy recommendations for long-term impact.