Mental health initiatives promote cognitive and dialectical therapies

New initiatives are focusing on the importance of psychological health through specialized therapeutic approaches. In Italy, the Società Italiana di Terapia Comportamentale e Cognitiva (Sitcc) has announced the first National Day of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, scheduled for October 28. The event aims to promote mental health awareness through a ten-point guide for citizens and a free help desk in Rome, emphasizing that mental health should be treated with the same priority as physical health.

In a separate effort to advance psychological expertise, Hoa Sen University organized a seminar on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). The workshop, which drew nearly 500 experts, doctors, and students, focused on practical applications of DBT to manage complex mental disorders. The session highlighted key skills such as mindfulness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance to help individuals achieve mental balance during crises.