Mental health in Spain presents a growing public health challenge marked by widespread prevalence, economic impact, and stressed healthcare professionals calling for urgent systemic reforms.
Spain's adolescent mental health crisis deepens amid rising depression and suicides, prompting calls for effective po...
Communities in Granada and Alicante protest health center closures and long delays, demanding urgent solutions for ac...
Spain expands community-based mental health programs with rural support initiatives and enhanced roles for community pharmacies.
Mental health in Spain presents a growing public health challenge marked by widespread prevalence, economic impact, and stressed healthcare professionals calling for urgent systemic reforms.
Airef reports €16.5 billion medical leave costs in 2024 with women under 40 being the predominant demographic, revealing structural issues in Spain's Social Security.
Communities in Granada and Alicante protest health center closures and long delays, demanding urgent solutions for accessible care.
Spain's adolescent mental health crisis deepens amid rising depression and suicides, prompting calls for effective policies and holistic support.
Spanish educators face heightened stress and mental health issues, driven by classroom challenges and strained family relationships, with many considering quitting.
Spain unveils a €336 million digital health plan in Madrid and launches AI training courses for healthcare professionals to modernize healthcare services.
Communities across Spain launch events and programs in early 2026 to raise mental health awareness, offer support, and address social stigma and exclusion.
Medical professionals in Spain continue an indefinite strike demanding a new statute, with high participation and legal rulings highlighting tensions.
A major doctors' strike involving 10,000 medical professionals starts in Castilla-La Mancha against the proposed Estatuto Marco, signaling unrest in the region's healthcare system.
Spain introduces a new mental health care model with multidisciplinary teams amid ongoing healthcare workforce challenges discussed at a national health forum.
Catalunya faces a surge in mental health sick leaves, with healthcare strained by long waits and a controversial plan to financially pressure primary care centers to reduce leave duration.
Starting in March 2026, HUCA in Spain will launch a 24-hour emergency telephone service to support families and children affected by cancer, boosting pediatric oncology care.
New research shows five healthy diets, including the Mediterranean diet, can add up to three years of life expectancy by reducing mortality risk, even when genetics are factored in.
Madrid’s private concession hospitals receive significantly lower public funding than public hospitals, prompting governmental reforms to strengthen public healthcare.
Andalusia's 2030 digital health strategy advances with AI integration and improved care, while medical staff highlight increased workload risks and call for protective measures.
Asturias launches a pioneering mental health care center while Valdefuentes hosts a successful awareness event, highlighting community-focused mental health initiatives in Spain.
Catalonia launches a major healthcare restructuring by creating 30 Integrated Health Areas to meet future demographic challenges and enhance care integration.
The Spanish government advances public healthcare management by approving a draft law focused on integrity, transparency, and limiting privatization in the National Health System.
The European Parliament calls for integrating mental health into disability policies post-2024, highlighting systemic barriers and emphasizing inclusive, rights-based strategies.
Spanish mental health initiatives expand with new psychotherapy center plans by psychiatrists on TV and a poignant cultural exhibition showcasing emotional experiences.
Calls for reform of Spain's public health system intensify amid criticism of obsolescence and protests demanding better management and investment.
The 2025 Barómetro Sanitario reveals that while 21.2% of Spaniards sought mental health care, long waits and treatment challenges persist in the public system.
Galicia's primary health care system faces growing staff shortages sparking protests and prompting new management focuses on mental health and healthcare access improvements.
Experts urge Spain's health sector to integrate gender perspectives in cancer care to improve diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes amid rising cancer incidence.
Spain strengthens its support for women with severe mental illness through Fundación Gizaide and combats domestic violence with extensive protective services and the VioGén system.
Spain's health agency warns of a shortage of the cancer drug Tronoxal until April 2026 due to manufacturing issues, urging cautious use and alternative supplies.
Spain enhances public health via innovative education programs, infrastructure expansion, and specialized care for emerging challenges like Chemsex.
Spain promotes mental health awareness with expert talks and a public photography exhibition emphasizing mental health as a fundamental right.
New research reveals that night owls face significantly higher cardiovascular risks than morning types, especially women, due to behavioral factors like smoking and poor sleep.
Spain launches the National Health Data Space (ENDS), investing 70 million euros to enhance medical innovation and secure, interoperable health data sharing across the country.
Spain's Ministry of Health begins a comprehensive three-year study to analyze the psychological impact of the 2024 DANA floods in Valencia.
Navarra faces increased chronic health and mental health challenges as its elderly population grows, demanding updated sociosanitary strategies.
A study reveals TikTok's significant influence on young Spaniards' diets and body image, prompting calls for regulation and mental health safeguards.
The WHO has revoked Spain's measles-free status following rising cases and vaccination coverage shortfalls that threaten to reestablish endemic transmission.
Spanish parliamentary and health experts emphasize strengthening healthcare resilience and strategic autonomy to safeguard national security amid global uncertainties.
Mobile apps based on psychological principles significantly enhance smoking cessation success in Spain, tripling effectiveness compared to minimal support methods.
A new vademécum launched by Fundación Mapfre, Grupo Anaya, and Siena Educación provides Spanish teachers with essential tools to address student mental health and bullying, emphasizing emotional well-being in schools.
New revelations accuse Ribera Salud of illegally reusing single-use catheters in Valencian hospitals, stirring political and health safety concerns.
Spain improves primary healthcare with AI appointment systems, new health center proposals in Carral, and added midwives in Jaén.