Local Forums in Cádiz and Lucena Raise Mental Health Awareness Through November Events
November 2025 mental health events in Cádiz and Lucena focus on emotional well-being and youth addictions prevention.
- • Cádiz hosts III Jornadas de Salud Mental on Nov 18-19 focusing on emotional well-being.
- • Lucena's Nov 14 forum addresses youth addictions, especially excessive screen use.
- • Collaborations involve local councils, health entities, universities, and community groups.
- • Events combine debates, talks, workshops, and participatory forums to foster dialogue.
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In mid-November 2025, local governments in Cádiz and Lucena are spearheading community efforts to raise awareness about mental health challenges through dedicated forums and workshops. In Cádiz, the City Council will hold the III Jornadas de Salud Mental on November 18-19 at the Centro de Participación Activa Vistahermosa. This event aims to increase public understanding of emotional well-being, addressing topics such as unwanted loneliness, healthy living, anxiety, and emotional care via debates, talks, and hands-on workshops. Health Councilor Gloria Bazán emphasized the importance of mental health as foundational to individual and collective well-being, highlighting collaboration with entities like FAEM, Cruz Roja, and the University of Cádiz. Participants will receive certificates recognizing their engagement in mental health promotion.
Meanwhile, on November 14, Lucena's Casa de los Mora will host a forum titled "Society, Youth and Addictions." Organized under Lucena City Council's Local Health Plan, this forum focuses on rising behavioral addictions in youth, particularly excessive screen use. Councilor Miriam Ortiz noted increasing digital addiction despite declines in traditional substance use among adolescents. Experts Claudio Vidal and Francisco Castaño will discuss technological addiction's causes and prevention strategies involving families, schools, and society. The forum intends to foster community reflection and equip families with tools to navigate modern digital challenges.
These events highlight local proactive approaches to mental health awareness and addiction prevention, emphasizing dialogue, understanding, and community involvement to promote healthier futures for citizens in Cádiz and Lucena.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.