Marbella joins the celebration of World Mental Health Day

Today, the Marbella City Council joined the celebration of World Mental Health Day, which this year focused on ... the need to protect people in emergency situations. The Councilor for Social Rights, Isabel Cintado, read an institutional declaration at the entrance of the Town Hall in an event that also included representatives from the Afesol association, who advocated for their demands in a manifesto.

The councilor emphasized "the magnificent work that the entity does in providing support, advice, and specialized care" and highlighted that "millions of citizens around the world are affected by armed conflicts, natural disasters, or economic crises that have a major impact on their emotional health, thus it is necessary to promote specific prevention, intervention, and reconstruction plans that ensure their well-being."

She also stressed the importance "of increasing public resources allocated to mental health in Spain, by establishing a psychosocial network that reduces vulnerabilities in these global circumstances" and added that "the humanitarian response must have a multidisciplinary approach and a gender perspective."

For their part, members of Afesol emphasized that "in the face of these unpredictable phenomena where experiences are extreme, it is vital to convey the message that people are not alone, that there is a lifeline through the community." Additionally, they pointed out that "to alleviate psychological discomfort, it would be good to avoid over-information, share concerns, express emotions, rest as much as possible, and form telematic support groups."