World Mental Health Day—“Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change”, 10 October 2026
World Mental Health Day, marked on 10 October, is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. It was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, a global mental health organization with members and contacts in more than 150 countries.
The theme of the 2026 World Mental Health Day, “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change”, calls for the voices of people with lived experience (PWLE) of mental health issues to shape the policies, services and decisions that affect their lives.
In recognition of World Mental Health Day, MDPI reaffirms its commitment to advancing high-quality research and protecting the integrity of mental health studies. Through open access publishing, we support the dissemination of knowledge in social sciences, economics, life sciences, public health, medicine and pharmacology—ensuring that critical insights into reducing stigma and fostering psychological well-being are accessible to all, and empowering scholars to contribute to the ongoing evolution of equitable mental health care and social progress.
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“Mental Health and Health-Related Behavioral Patterns Surrounding a Major International Sporting Event: An Observational Study”
by Gustavo A. Hernández-Fuentes, Mario A. Alcalá-Pérez, Uriel Díaz-Llerenas, Marcos E. Guerrero-Verduzco, Nancy A. Reyes-Méndez, Laura A. Larios-Gómez, Dalila G. Virgen-Aguilar, Jessica C. Romero-Michel, Verónica M. Guzmán-Sandoval, Fabian Rojas-Larios et al.
Diseases 2026, 14(9), 318; https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases14090318
“Integrating Psychiatric, Psychotherapeutic, and Nursing Care in Intranasal Esketamine for Treatment-Resistant Depression”
by Vassilis Martiadis, Fabiola Raffone, Serena Testa, Concetta Iaccarino, Paolo Giunnelli, Ada Orrico, Emilia Carbone, Salvatore Clemente, Carmine De Simone, Antonietta Massa et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2026, 15(4), 1629; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15041629
“Sleep Quality, Stress, and Mental Health in College Students: The Protective Role of Optimism and Critical Thinking”
by Rosa Angela Fabio, Alessia Di Pietro and Rossella Suriano
Psychiatry Int. 2026, 7(1), 5; https://doi.org/10.3390/psychiatryint7010005
“The Mouth–Mind Connection: Interplay of Oral and Mental Health in Older Adults”
by Alice Kit Ying Chan, Joanna Cheuk Yan Hui, Lindsey Lingxi Hu and Chun Hung Chu
Geriatrics 2026, 11(1), 8; https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics11010008
“When Work Moves Home: Remote Work, Occupational Stress, Mental Health, Burnout and Employee Well-Being: Trends and Strategic Roadmap”
by Georgia Karakitsiou, Spyridon Plakias, Anna Tsiakiri and Katerina Kedraka
Psychol. Int. 2025, 7(4), 96; https://doi.org/10.3390/psycholint7040096
“Doctors in Private Practice: A Systematic Review of the Perceived Working Conditions, Psychological Health, and Patient Care”
by Hannah Karrlein, Kevin Rui-Han Teoh, Marleen Reinke, Gail Kinman, Nicola Cordell and Joanna Yarker
Merits 2025, 5(4), 17; https://doi.org/10.3390/merits5040017
“Regulatory Challenges of Integrating Psychedelics into Mental Health Sector”
by Kerem Kemal Soylemez, Emma Marie de Boo and Joanne Lusher
Psychoactives 2025, 4(2), 11; https://doi.org/10.3390/psychoactives4020011
“Beyond the Neuron: The Integrated Role of Glia in Psychiatric Disorders”
by André Demambre Bacchi
Neuroglia 2025, 6(2), 15; https://doi.org/10.3390/neuroglia6020015
“Exploring the Role of Guilt in Eating Disorders: A Pilot Study”
by Fabiola Raffone, Danilo Atripaldi, Eugenia Barone, Luigi Marone, Marco Carfagno, Francesco Mancini, Angelo Maria Saliani and Vassilis Martiadis
Clin. Pract. 2025, 15(3), 56; https://doi.org/10.3390/clinpract15030056
“Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health Care: Management Implications, Ethical Challenges, and Policy Considerations”
by Stephan Hoose and Kristína Králiková
Adm. Sci. 2024, 14(9), 227; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci14090227
“Impact of Natural Disasters on Mental Health: Evidence and Implications”
by Eamin Z. Heanoy and Norman R. Brown
Healthcare 2024, 12(18), 1812; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12181812
“Early Detection of Mental Health Crises through Artificial-Intelligence-Powered Social Media Analysis: A Prospective Observational Study”
by Masab A. Mansoor and Kashif H. Ansari
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(9), 958; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14090958
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“Recent Advances in Psychopharmacology: 2nd Edition” |
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