Italy hosts various community initiatives to promote mental health awareness

Various Italian municipalities and organizations are hosting initiatives to promote mental health awareness and combat social stigma.

In Monopoli, the “Non è vero, ma ci credo” program is scheduled for October 9 and 10, 2026. The event will feature workshops, author meetings, and theatrical performances designed to foster inclusion and awareness among students and citizens.

In Monza, the Rotary Club Monza Villa Reale held an event focused on depression and the importance of seeking professional help. The club reaffirmed its support for the Associazione Monzese Antonio Danile, which conducts research into drug-resistant depression.

In Angera, the “Ciak-Azione!” project utilized cinema to explore psychological well-being. The event featured the screening of short films addressing mental health, highlighting the increased prevalence of psychological distress among youth following the pandemic.