This webinar explored how research-based findings can move beyond academic circles to create real-world impact in stakeholder, industry and policy settings. As mental health research continues to grow across Europe, translating that knowledge into practice remains one of the field’s most pressing challenges.
Updates
MENTBEST at the German Patient Congress on Depression in Frankfurt
On May 30, 2026, the German Foundation for Depression and Suicide Prevention (Stiftung Deutsche Depressionshilfe und Suizidprävention), led by its Chairman of the Board, Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hegerl, hosted the German Patient Congress on Depression at the historic Alte Oper Frankfurt in Frankfurt am Main.
MENTBEST joins Spring Celebration at the University of York Europe Campus to raise awareness on mental health and wellbeing
On 8 May, MENTBEST, as part of the South-East European Research Centre (SEERC), joined Spring Fest 2026, the first spring festival held at the Galini Campus of the University of York Europe Campus.
Supporting mental health in the construction sector in Ireland
On 23rd April 2026, the Limerick Alliance for Mental Health Support, as part of the MENTBEST project, held two workshops in Limerick (Ireland) to raise awareness on mental health challenges in the construction sector.
Expanding community capacity in mental health and suicide prevention in Ireland
On 19th and 20th May 2026, the Limerick Alliance for Mental Health Support, as part of the MENTBEST project, organised the two-day workshop “Train the Trainer” to strengthen the community capacity in mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
MENTBEST Plenary Meeting Held in Copenhagen
The MENTBEST project consortium held its plenary meeting on 13–14 April 2026 in Copenhagen, Denmark, bringing together partners from across Europe for two days of collaborative exchange. The meeting took place at Monsenso’s offices, with additional partners joining online.
MENTBEST Public Deliverables Now Available!
The MENTBEST project is committed to strengthening mental health across Europe, especially for populations most affected by rapid social, economic, digital and political changes. As the project progresses, several key public deliverables have been produced across different work packages. Together, they lay the scientific, methodological and operational foundations for the COMBINA intervention and the MENTINA digital trial.
TV100 – PAOK Basketball and MENTBEST Team Up to Promote Mental Health Awareness
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. Watch the TV press conference.
ERT3 – MENTBEST Joins PAOK BC in the Basket League to Champion Mental Health Awareness
On World Mental Health Day, PAOK Basketball partnered 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.