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.
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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.
MENTBEST Co-Creators Evaluation Meeting in Barcelona
On 27 September 2025, the MENTBEST research team, led by Arlinda Cerga Pashoja, gathered with co-creators for a dynamic and reflective evaluation meeting in Barcelona, Spain.
Priests in Thessaloniki Trained on Depression Awareness Through MENTBEST and the European Alliance Against Depression
MENTBEST and the Alliance Against Depression trained 90 priests in Thessaloniki on mental health awareness and pastoral approaches to depression.
Strengthening Mental Health Support in Ireland
The Limerick Alliance for Mental Health Support has delivered its first MENTBEST training workshops in Ireland, bringing together professionals and community facilitators. Covering topics from depression management to suicide prevention, the sessions equip participants with vital skills to support individuals in need. These workshops mark an important step in strengthening mental health care and community support across Ireland.