Local Spanish municipalities launch social and emotional wellbeing initiatives

The Sagunt City Council has launched an art therapy workshop designed to promote social inclusion. Part of the ‘Caminamos por la inclusión’ program and funded by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), the initiative aims to foster personal development, emotional expression, and autonomy through creative processes. The sessions, held at the Los Claveles Social Center, focus on self-knowledge, stress regulation, and communication skills to support social and labor insertion.

In Cabanillas del Campo, the local government has introduced workshops titled ‘Gestión de la presión para la PAU’ to support high school students. Aimed at those in their final year of Bachillerato, the program provides psychological tools to manage academic stress and anxiety related to university entrance exams. These sessions are part of the ‘Construyendo nuestro Bienestar’ program and the local mental health plan, led by health psychologists to promote emotional stability among youth.