The City Council of Vila do Conde, in the Porto region, has developed a plan for the promotion of mental health in school contexts, which aims to cover more than five thousand years of educational institutions in the municipality.
The program called “PlenaMente” will focus on… Youth enrolled in the second and third stages of basic educationbut also High school studentsAnd still teachers that it Educational work assistance.
The initiative will currently continue for two academic yearsand is based on a study, already promoted by the municipality among the local school community, conducted by two teachers from the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Porto, who made a preliminary diagnosis.
The results obtained show that the perception of quality of life and sense of psychological well-being among our students is moderate. However, there were some indicators of a depressive nature that alerted us to work on these issues in the school context,” Carla Peixoto, education and science advisor at the Vila do Conde Chamber, explained to Lusa.
But the mayor pointed out that the data “Not worryingEspecially since it is consistent with indicators at the national level.” It indicates “the need for the Chamber to make its contribution On such an important and current topic.”
“By working on prevention and promotion, we take care of our young people and reduce the excessive burden on psychology and guidance services in schools and even on primary health care services,” explained Carla Peixoto.
The consultant explained that the project is “already on the ground” not only with the implementation of the characterization study, but also with Training and building the capabilities of teaching and non-teaching staffWhich already includes 200 people who will work with technicians provided by the municipality.
This “PlenaMente” program is part of the Action Plan for Disadvantaged Communities of Vila do Conde 2023-2025, promoted by the Chamber, and presented on Tuesday, World Mental Health Day.
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