10/10/2026
World Mental Health Day is today!
As a behavioral health organization, we know how important it is to create spaces where people feel comfortable talking about mental health.
World Mental Health Day serves as a reminder that open conversations can help reduce stigma, increase understanding, and encourage people to seek support when they need it.
Riley Rodemaker, one of our outpatient therapists, shares why this day is meaningful to him:
"As an outpatient mental health counselor who also lives with anxiety, I believe days like World Mental Health Day are an important step toward normalizing conversations about mental health. Everyone has mental health, just as everyone has physical health, and we all play a role in reducing stigma, regardless of whether we have a mental health diagnosis.
This World Mental Health Day, I encourage everyone to start a conversation about mental health or take a few minutes to learn something new about it."
How will you recognize the day?
Whether it's checking in with a coworker, reaching out to a friend, or taking time to care for your own well-being, every conversation matters. Together, we can help create a culture where mental health is understood, supported, and openly discussed💚