Emotional effects and mental health, along with the rest of the health and economic crisis, is part of one of the problems arising from a pandemic that has jeopardized the well-being of the population, Subjecting her to excessive stress due to restrictions or work situations.
For this reason, the Irache Consumer Association and the College of Psychology have devised a campaign to promote the emotional well-being of the Navarrese population. A total of 08:00 talks in Pamplona and region and the same number in different towns in Navarre, Where psychology professionals will bring this issue closer to the public. This event will provide guidelines for maintaining emotional well-being, as well as helping to detect when outside help from professionals is needed and providing the means and access to access this help. In addition, they have been edited 57,000 leaflets with situations to pay attention to or guides to seek help.
Mental health is a problem that, according to Irache, 10% of Navarrese citizens consider it worrying. By age, in young people the percentage of people concerned increases to 21%. In the first half of this year, the Mental Health Network of Navarre has treated 2,783 patients under the age of 30, 20.4% more than in the same period in 2019. In addition, 957 Navarrese, 180 minors, are on a waiting list for a first Mental Health consultation. According to the latest data from the Ministry of Health, mental health problems affect 10.8% of the state’s citizens.