Mental HealthOct 6, 2026
Can suicide attempts be statistically recorded? SESiD wants to know
Reliable figures for targeted suicide prevention are lacking. An RKI project aims to help systematically collect data in Germany.
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Mental HealthOct 6, 2026
Israeli mental health hotline receives nearly one million calls since Gaza war began
Nearly one million calls to an Israeli mental health hotline reveal growing loneliness and suicidal thoughts among young people after three years of war ...
Mental HealthOct 6, 2026
BCAA invests $750,000 in mental health for communities affected by wildfires with the Canadian Mental Health Association in BC
People in communities across the province who are affected by wildfires will have access to more mental health supports, thanks to a new three-year, $750,000 partnership between BCAA and the Canadian ...
Mental HealthOct 6, 2026
Behavioral health consortium sets national measurement framework
The Behavioral Health Outcomes Consortium released a standardized framework Oct. 6 aimed at creating a consistent approach to measuring behavioral health outcomes nationwide. The framework, developed ...
Mental HealthOct 6, 2026
Behavioral Health Leaders Launch National Outcomes Framework to Fix Fragmented Care
To address systemic fragmentation and accelerate the transition to value-based care, the Behavioral Health Outcomes Consortium (BHOC) today released a standardized framework designed to unify how ...
Mental HealthOct 6, 2026
Ayr man completes 420 press-ups for men's mental health
Ayr man Ross McKenzie completed 420 press-ups in September to raise awareness of men's mental health and suicide prevention, urging men to speak up.
Mental HealthOct 6, 2026
Thane Regional Mental Hospital Champions Community Mental Health Awareness, Calls For Greater Empathy And Acceptance
The Regional Mental Hospital in Thane concluded its World Mental Health Week celebrations by highlighting empathy, social acceptance and community support for people living with mental health ...
Mental HealthOct 6, 2026
Mental health charity wins national award for supporting rural communities
Change Mental Health’s commitment to ensuring that no one faces mental illness alone, no matter where they live, has been recognised at Scotland's flagship rural awards, hosted by Scottish Land & ...
Mental HealthOct 6, 2026
Rhode Island launches ‘Man Therapy’ campaign to address men’s mental health
Nearly 400 Rhode Island men died by suicide from 2020 to 2024. A new state campaign aims to reduce stigma and connect men with mental health resources ...
Mental HealthOct 5, 2026
MoneyStack Raises $1 Million To Bring Financial Crisis Care Into Behavioral Health Treatment
MoneyStack has raised $1 million in new funding to expand its financial counseling platform for behavioral healthcare, beginning with services for people experiencing gambling-related financial harm.
Mental HealthOct 5, 2026
Leland Healthcare Advisors Sets Out Why Behavioral Health Organizations Need to Build Their Management Team Before They Need It
As behavioral health consolidation accelerates and buyer scrutiny of organizational infrastructure intensifies, Thaddeus Thompson sets out why the management team a behavioral health organization has ...
Mental HealthOct 5, 2026
Hidden Mental Health Crisis: Women With PCOS Face Sharply Elevated Suicide Risk, Major Analysis Finds
A new meta-analysis of ten studies finds that women with polycystic ovary syndrome show significantly higher rates of depression, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts than women without the ...
Mental HealthOct 5, 2026
62 positive affirmations for anxiety to keep worries at bay
Those of us who struggle with anxiety know that it has a sneaky way of meddling into all of our daily thoughts. Instead of an optimistic “I can’t wait to see what happens today,” many of us find ...
Mental HealthOct 5, 2026
Join Us for Our Next Rural Mental Health Webinar
Join our free Rural Mental Health Webinar on October 7 to learn about mental wellness resources for rural youth.
Mental HealthOct 5, 2026
Mental health Monday: Suicide prevention
Terri Bubnar, a Professional Therapist at Valley Health, joined Holly Baratta to talk about suicide prevention and the resources available for those seeking help.
Mental HealthOct 5, 2026
Mental Health Awareness Week kicked off Sunday
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Mental health Awareness Week kicked off Sunday through this Saturday. “The number one disability in the world is depression,” said Justin Ray, a psychiatric nurse practitioner for ...
Mental HealthOct 5, 2026
Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 Starts Monday
AOTEAROA, NEW ZEALAND – With one week to go until Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 during 12–18 October, the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand (MHF) is calling on people across the country to ...
Mental HealthOct 5, 2026
Peter and Maria were mourned by people who loved them. So how did they end up in unmarked communal graves?
Exclusive: Authorities are failing to notify family, friends and outreach workers before burying strangers in shared plots, a Guardian Australia investigation revealsHundreds of Australians, including war veterans, are…
Mental HealthOct 5, 2026
Why Christians Need to Pay Closer Attention to Postpartum Mental Health
Postpartum mental health struggles deserve compassion and care. Learn how Christians and churches can recognize warning signs and support new mothers.
Mental HealthOct 5, 2026
The drug trends worrying behavioral health leaders most
Fentanyl is no longer the only substance keeping addiction clinicians up at night. Some of the newest threats are being sold not by dealers, but at gas stations, smoke shops and online. From potent ...
Mental HealthOct 5, 2026
The mental health cost of always being available
There is the fear that there might either be a message that keeps you checking your phones or rapidly scrolling past chat list as you dread seeing an unread message and actually seeing it means the ...
Mental HealthOct 5, 2026
5 habits that may be worsening your anxiety, according to a therapist
Key TakeawaysDaily habits like staying inactive, overidentifying with work, and using substances may be linked with anxiety.Goals that focus on positive outcomes may be more successful than goals ...
Mental HealthOct 5, 2026
New SafetyNet portal to increase local access to behavioral health services
Montgomery County launched the new SafetyNet portal — a communitywide database that local leaders in government and healthcare say will help connect residents to resources when they’re in crisis.
Mental HealthOct 5, 2026
Fairfax Behavioral Health opens new outpatient clinic in Lynnwood
Fairfax Behavioral Health expanded its outpatient operations to Lynnwood, opening a brand-new facility that will expand access to services.
Mental HealthOct 5, 2026
Entrepreneurs Shed Light On Mental Health, Sharing Their Own Challenges
Morgan Hutchinson, founder of BURU, is releasing a new book on her struggles with bipolar disorder as Mental Health Week kicks off.
Mental HealthOct 5, 2026
Five Records That Will Change Your Perception of Mental Health
Discover 5 powerful albums that explore mental health, from Mac Miller's Swimming to David Bowie's Blackstar. Music that helps us feel understood and less alone.
Mental HealthOct 5, 2026
Montgomery County launches Safety-Net Portal to improve behavioral health coordination
A new tool designed to help behavioral health providers better coordinate care is now live in Montgomery County.County leaders on Mond ...
Mental HealthOct 5, 2026
Chronic GI Diseases Linked to Persistent Depression in Older Adults
Researchers evaluated the relationship between chronic gastrointestinal diseases and trajectories of depressive symptoms among older adults.
Mental HealthOct 5, 2026
The Cost of Confusing Mental Health Awareness With Progress | Opinion
Suffering risks becoming routine, and treatment-resistant patients could be left to manage disappointment, writes Dr Matthew Zuch.
Mental HealthOct 5, 2026
Walk of Hope Brings Stony Brook Community Together for Suicide Prevention Month
Stony Brook University’s annual Walk of Hope brought the SBU community together on September 30 to raise awareness about suicide prevention.