Mental healthy in the district of Borken: Action month full of impulses and information

Mental healthy in the district of Borken: Action month full of impulses and information

The promotion of mental health is becoming increasingly important, and the action month "mentally healthy", which takes place in the Borken district from September 9 to October 10, 2024, is an excellent example of the commitment of the local community. This month is not only characterized by a variety of events, but also by trying to make mental illnesses more transparent and to strengthen the awareness of mental well -being among the population.

Various event offer

The action month offers an impressive selection of 39 program items. Among the offers include exhibitions, lectures, workshops and even film screenings that deal with different aspects of mental health. The opening of the photo exhibition "Faces of Depression" in Bocholt on September 9 offers the prelude to this important topic. Afterwards there are events such as the lecture "Neglecting - you cannot live" and a offer of conversation under the motto "Rediciously - mental illnesses in conversation".

call for participation

District Director Dr. Ansgar Hörster encourages citizens to take part in these events. His call illustrates the importance of these initiatives for local health awareness: "Find out about this diversity of offers and help us to increase awareness of 'mental health' in every phase of life."

important topics in focus

The topics of the events are not only informative, but also touch the realities of many people. For example, various activities for sensitization to dementia are offered at the Weltalzheimer Day on September 21. Furthermore, parents can take part in a digital parents' evening on September 30 that deals with the difficult phase of puberty and the topic of intoxication.

information and resources

The organization of the action month is led by Jelena Borger, the psychiatric coordinator of the Borken district. She has emphasized that additional content and information about the district social media are provided in order to continuously inform the citizens. The full event calendar is accessible on the website of the district of Borken at www.kreis-borken.de/seelisch-gesunde.

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The action month "mentally healthy" not only offers a platform for discussion about mental health, but also represents an important initiative to reduce stigmatization and to bring people closer to the knowledge of mental illnesses. The wide range of events enables the community to deal with the topic more actively and informed.