Safor Mental Health Network Organizes Its First Regional Conferences

Professionals, entities, and experts gather in Gandia to discuss mental health and social inclusion.

Generic image of professionals and citizens participating in a mental health conference in a building with Mediterranean architecture.
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Generic image of professionals and citizens participating in a mental health conference in a building with Mediterranean architecture.

The Safor Mental Health Network has held its first regional conferences, titled 'Educating in Mental Health', on October 7th at the Auditorium of Grau de Gandia, bringing together professionals, entities, and experts to reflect on mental health.

The conferences, organized on the occasion of World Mental Health Day (October 10th), were open to the public and featured the screening of the documentary 'Searching for My Own Name' as their central event. This documentary served as a focal point for reflecting on mental health realities, with the presence of the actress and the author of the book '9 Names', Maria Huerta.
Subsequently, a round table discussion took place with healthcare professionals, experts sharing their personal experiences, and community resource professionals. The aim was to delve into key aspects for understanding and improving mental health care and social inclusion.
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"These first conferences have served to promote and strengthen community work in mental health, and to highlight how the treatment of people with severe mental health problems has evolved throughout history."

SASEM
The SASEM, a member of the Network, expresses gratitude for the participation of all speakers and, especially, for that of Emilio Moratal, a SASEM participant and expert by experience.
The conferences were organized by the Safor Mental Health Network and the IES Veles e Vents del Grau i Platja de Gandia, with the collaboration of the Gandia City Council and Durplastics.
The Safor Mental Health Network is a reference space where various social entities from the region meet periodically to coordinate and provide comprehensive care for people with mental health problems.
Based on information from the official source: Mancomunitat de Municipis de la Safor (27/10/2026)