In its capacity as the Dutch National Institute for Public Health, RIVM carries out a wide range of tasks and activities. This includes essential public health functions such as population monitoring, surveillance and reporting; health promotion and disease prevention; public health research, evaluation and knowledge; workforce development; and emergency management. Mental health is an integral part of health, and so these functions also cover issues related to mental health and well-being, either as a dedicated topic or as part of broader health horizon scanning.