Lagoa to host family mental health afternoon on Saturday
Azores GuideA free family mental health afternoon in Santa Cruz on Saturday will include games, physical activities and cooking sessions.
The Câmara Municipal da Lagoa and the Unidade de Saúde da Ilha de São Miguel will hold "Aprender + Saúde Mental, Edição Famílias" on Saturday, 10 October, from 14:00 to 17:00 at Jardim do Convento de Santo António in Santa Cruz.
The World Mental Health Day initiative is a family-focused afternoon to promote mental health and well-being at different stages of life. It will provide a space for families to socialise, learn and share.
The programme includes playful, educational and interactive activities, including family games and dynamics, physical activities, sharing spaces, cooking activities and outdoor games. It also includes activities on communication, cooperation, emotion management and self-care.
According to the organisers, the event aims to strengthen family ties, encourage healthy lifestyles and offer simple tools for dealing with stress and everyday emotions. Graça Costa invited children, young people and their families to take part.
Entry is free and open to all interested people, but prior registration is required through a form on the municipality's and health centre's social media and websites.
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