Tierra del Fuego announces first Mental Health Congress and Forum

The Secretariat of Mental Health and Consumption Problems of the Ministry of Health of Tierra del Fuego has opened a call for speakers for the 1st Mental Health Congress and Forum, titled “Networks, policies and challenges at the End of the World.” The event is scheduled for December 14 and 15, 2026, at the National University of Tierra del Fuego (UNTDF) in Ushuaia.

The forum aims to create a space for exchange and reflection regarding mental health practices, strategies, and devices implemented within the province. It is open to professionals, health teams, public and private institutions, community organizations, and NGOs. The program will feature Health Minister Judit Di Giglio and representatives from national organizations, including the Argentine Association of Mental Health (AASM), the Association of Argentine Psychiatrists (APSA), and the Federation of Psychologists of the Argentine Republic (FEPRA).

Submissions will focus on five thematic areas: community experiences and intermediate devices, mental health clinical practice, prevention and promotion, mental health policies, and mental health and human rights. Accepted formats include essays, descriptive presentations of experiences, and institutional initiatives.