The Department for Social Inclusion, in collaboration with AFESOL Mental Health Costa del Sol, held its first Conference on Childhood and Adolescence on Thursday 5th at the Manuel España Theatre.
“No effort is too great when it comes to safeguarding childhood and adolescence, ensuring their happiness and making sure that our children, who will be the future of our society, grow up to be emotionally stable individuals, free from trauma”, emphasised the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP).
- La alcaldesa Ana Mata inauguró el encuentro.
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For his part, the president of Afesol, Cristian González, added that “in recent years, the number of children and young people with mental health issues, video game addictions, spikes in anxiety caused by excessive social media use, and those suffering from school bullying has increased; hence the importance of holding conferences of this kind”.
- El evento contó con representantes del ámbito educativo, social, sanitario y de seguridad.
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Around a hundred people took part in the gathering, including authorities and professionals. The programme included three round-table discussions, focusing on the role of the teaching community in mental health, the work of Social Services and the role of the tutor officer. It addition, it featured Noel Castillo, a Miami Police instructor specialising in juvenile justice, who has published research on the benefits of martial arts in childhood as a supportive tool.
- Primera mesa redonda, sobre la salud mental en el ámbito de la educación.
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