We are delighted to share that the iFightDepression Guide training has been successfully included in Hungary’s Continuing Medical Education system. In recent months, the Hungarian EAAD network has delivered a series of training sessions primarily for clinical psychologists, many of whom have become committed guides for the free online iFightDepression self-management tool. By integrating this resource into their daily practice, they can make an important contribution to addressing depression and suicidal behaviour in Hungary.

As of 1 January 2026, a significant milestone has been reached in the Netherlands with the implementation of the Integral Suicide Prevention Act. This legislation underscores the nation's commitment to a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention, emphasising the importance of collaboration among various stakeholders.

In celebration of the Roma Community Day 2026, the event “Sastipen Thaj Mestipen: Emotional Wellbeing and Community in Polígono Sur” gathered a diverse group of participants at the Factoría Cultural Auditorium in Seville, Spain. The event marked an important step forward in fostering dialogue and collective action around mental health in vulnerable contexts.

Digital Empowerment for Mental Health in Tanzania was successfully launched in April 2026. Funded by the Danida Fellowship Centre under the Danish International Development Agency, DIMENSION seeks to improve mental health care for people living with HIV in Tanzania by leveraging digital and community-based approaches.

Europe, 1 May 2026 - International Labour Day 2026 focuses on ensuring a safe and healthy working environment, with particular attention to psychosocial risks such as work-related stress, excessive workload, and mental health. Recently published PROSPERH research underscores both progress and critical gaps in organisational efforts to protect workers.

35% of younger people with depression discuss their condition with artificial intelligence (AI), and 10% even engage in longer, conversational exchanges as if speaking to a human counterpart. This is revealed in a representative survey of 2,500 people aged between 16 and 39, published by the German Stiftung Deutsche Depressionshilfe und Suizidprävention.