Launching "bridges" for a balanced mental health
The "Bridges" mental health initiative was launched with the aim of ensuring balanced mental health among members of society, especially in light of the risks and repercussions left by the "Covid-19" virus within the activities of the national campaign "Emirates Volunteer".
The Assistant Undersecretary for Social Development Affairs at the Ministry of Community Development, Hessa Perishes, said that "Jusoor" is an initiative to extend the hand of cooperation and communication between members of society, and to create a healthy psychological environment for everyone, away from disturbances, anxiety or various psychological pressures, as a result of the crises the world is going through. It may have a reflection on our local community.
She added that the World Health Organization, last March, provided many necessary advice and guidance to protect the mental health of individuals and societies, in light of the dangers and repercussions the world faces of the "Covid-19" pandemic. The "Bridges" initiative stresses that it is necessary to ensure a balanced mental health for all.
And she continued, "We must face the various challenges that life places on our way, and give our society the opportunity to live a healthy and positive life."
It is noteworthy that the "Bridges" initiative aims at permanent communication between community members by organizing mental health sessions directly, including advice on how to deal with general life disturbances, under the supervision of a group of volunteer experts in the field of mental health, to ensure that the participants have access to scientific consultations. Correct about how to express the challenges that face us, and learn the correct ways to adapt to some problems within the community environment. The "Bridges" initiative relies on a mechanism of action that is to present many general issues related to mental health, and it is discussed with some experts in this field with the participation of many members of the community. The topics can be raised in advance, or some important community issues can be proposed from the participating audience. .
- “The initiative” aims at permanent communication between members of society by organizing mental health sessions.