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Mental health initiatives expand in Argentina and Spain
Various regional initiatives are addressing mental health and addiction challenges. In Argentina, the provinces of Catamarca and La Rioja are collaborating on suicide prevention and managing substance abuse. In Chubut, a new virtual training program has been launched to provide communities and security forces with tools for first response during mental health crises. Additionally, Sedronar has recognized Villa María as a model municipality for its integrated approach to managing problematic consumption and addiction through local networks.
In Spain, psychologists in Gipuzkoa have launched a campaign to warn against the risks of self-diagnosis using social media and artificial intelligence, urging citizens to consult qualified professionals. Meanwhile, in Tudela, the third Mental Health Week will focus on the impact of digital screens and AI on adolescent mental health.
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Argentina · Catamarca · Claudia Sheinbaum · Colegio Oficial de la Psicología de Gipuzkoa · Comisión Nacional de Salud Mental y Adicciones · Conasama · La Rioja · Lotería Nacional · Olivia Salomón · Secretaría de Salud · Sedronar · Universidad Nacional de Lanús
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Neuquén congress aims to coordinate responses between police, firefighters, and provincial officials. realidadsm.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The first Patagonian Congress for the Integral Approach to Suicide was held in Neuquén capital. realidadsm.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Chubut Government launched a virtual training program titled ‘Mental Health, Crisis and First Response – Law I No. 841’. fmdellagoesquel.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A free Psychological First Aid workshop was held for the community in La Plata. periodicoparatodos.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Chubut training is online, self-administered, and asynchronous. fmdellagoesquel.com.ar