World Mental Health Day 2025: How Summus Supports Fast, Expert Care in Times of Crisis

Written by Melissa Furdyn, LCSW, Mental Health and Wellbeing Clinical Lead at Summus | October 09, 2025

Life can change in an instant - and so can our mental health needs. Each year on October 10th, World Mental Health Day reminds us to reflect on how we care for ourselves, our families, and our communities.

This year, the World Health Organization’s theme, “Access to Services - Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies,” highlights that during crises, mental health care is just as essential as physical safety. Everyone deserves timely, compassionate, and high-quality support, no matter the circumstances.

How Summus Supports Fast Access to Mental Health Care

At Summus, we believe that access to the right care at the right time is crucial, especially during emergencies, personal crises, or periods of high stress. Our Mental Health & Wellbeing Program connects members quickly with leading experts who provide guidance, support, and practical strategies across a range of needs:

Stress Management for navigating uncertainty, sudden changes, or high-pressure situations, helping you maintain emotional stability even in challenging circumstances.
Caregiving & Parenting Support for families managing the heightened demands of caring for others, including children, during disruptions, crises, and/or following difficult diagnoses.
Therapist Recommendations tailored to your needs, preferences, and insurance coverage, ensuring fast access to qualified mental health care when it’s needed most.
Nutrition Consultations to help you maintain healthy habits and make practical, sustainable choices during times of stress.
Lifestyle Medicine implements evidence-based strategies to improve physical and mental wellbeing, guided by six pillars: optimal nutrition, regular physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, positive social connections, and avoidance of risky substances.

You Don't Need to be in Crisis to Get Support

Our goal at Summus is to make mental health support accessible, practical, and personalized, so that you have the guidance needed before, during, and after emergencies or periods of stress. You don’t need to be in crisis to access support - connecting early helps you build your personal toolbox, strengthen resilience, and be prepared for life’s ups and downs. If you have questions or need support, we're here to help.

Summus is not emergency medicine. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or experiencing thoughts of suicide, you are not alone. You can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which offers free, confidential support 24/7.

View full post