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Mental health awareness events in Greece

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In observance of World Mental Health Day, mental health organizations in Greece held various commemorative and awareness events. In Larissa, the Thessaly Mental Health Care and Rehabilitation Company (THESYPYPA) celebrated its 35th anniversary. Officials, including MP Maximos Charakopoulos and MP Evangelia Liakouli, attended the event to honor the organization’s role in deinstitutionalization and social inclusion. The ceremony recognized the contributions of Professor Dimitrios Kandylis and highlighted the historical shift toward community-based care. In Katerini, the Mental Health and Social Rehabilitation Company and the Regional Mental Health Unit conducted an awareness campaign focusing on managing workplace burnout and anxiety. Community engagement continued in Larissa between October 9 and 11, where the Mental Health Center, in collaboration with the Municipality of Larissa, Mobile Mental Health Units, and the Association of Friends of the Mental Health Center, held activities in the city's Central Square. These initiatives aimed Square to educate citizens on recognizing early signs of psychological distress, combating combat social stigma, stigma. In Patras, the Association for Mental Health (SOPY) held a two-day event on October 16 and encouraging timely help-seeking. The Cultural Center 17, 2026. Co-organized with the Region of Educators Western Greece and supported by the Municipality of Larissa (POKEL) visited Patras, the center to observe these efforts. Further initiatives expanded program included the 2nd Musical Walk for Mental Health. The initiative involved residents and caregivers from the ‘PSYCHARGOS’ Psychosocial Rehabilitation Unit to other regions. In promote social inclusion. Educational efforts also continued in Kozani, where students at the Leukovrysi Primary School organized an educational event using used crafts and games to learn how stress affects the body and mind. Additionally, Looking ahead, Rhodes is scheduled to host the 2nd Symposium for World Mental Health for on October 22 and 23, 2026, featuring keynote speeches from specialists and representatives from organizations such as Make-A-Wish Greece and the Rhodes Medical Association.

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