MENTBEST in the Media

MENTBEST and its app MENTINA have been featured in Biotech Spain, in an article that explores how the project is responding to a growing concern: as more people turn to unvalidated artificial intelligence tools for mental health support, MENTBEST has developed a clinically grounded alternative.

MENTBEST was recently featured in SanaMente, the mental health section of Spanish newspaper El Periódico, through an article on MENTINA, the app developed under the project aimed at reducing depressive symptoms in patients diagnosed with depression.

Hospital del Mar Research Institute has launched COMBINA training in Catalonia to strengthen frontline mental health support through practical, evidence-informed skills. The programme equips hospital professionals with tools to improve emotional wellbeing, enhance patient care, and embed more consistent mental health prevention and early-response practices within routine clinical work.

In a Radio Nacional de España interview, experts discuss how the new Mentina app aims to fight depression by spotting early signs and offering support. (From minute 24)

Mentina is a European app aimed at preventing depression by identifying early warning signs and connecting users to support.

This post brings together seven recent media features that discuss depression, digital mental health support, and the growing relevance of tools like iFightDepression across Europe. Each link includes a short summary and direct access to the original piece.

A round-up of national Orthodox media coverage on the Thessaloniki Metropolis clergy gathering, highlighting Mentbest’s role in raising awareness, early detection, and community prevention of depression.

On World Mental Health Day, PAOK Basketball partners with the European initiative MENTBEST to raise awareness about depression prevention and mental well-being in Thessaloniki. The collaboration highlights the powerful role of sports in promoting mental health and reducing social stigma across communities.

On World Mental Health Day, PAOK BC partners with the European project MENTBEST to launch a public campaign in Thessaloniki under the motto “Blooming Together Without Depression.” The collaboration highlights the vital link between sports and mental health, aiming to reduce stigma and support well-being across all ages.

The trials for COMBINA (adaptation of the proven Community-Based 4-Level Intervention developed by EAAD to treat depression and prevent suicide for use in vulnerable groups) and MENTINA (a digital tool allowing people to self-manage their depressive symptoms) have both started!