On December 9, 2024, the Catalan Congress of Mental Health Foundation hosted the presentation of the book A journey to the limits of the mind. The times we inhabit, by Àngels Vives and Lara Díez Quintanilla. The event was held in the Sala d’Actes of the Vil·la Florida Civic Center in Barcelona. The presentation [...]
Since the early 21st century, various social researchers have been creating a new field of study surrounding young adulthood. This impetus stems from the lengthening period between the onset of puberty and the fulfillment of expectations regarding adult roles such as financial independence and family formation.
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The daughter of Dr. Emili Mira i López, she was the trustee of the FCCSM for a large part of her father's legacy. The Catalan Congress of Mental Health Foundation shares sad news: the last Catalan daughter of Dr. Emili Mira i López has passed away in Barcelona. A woman who lived in exile with her [...]
Resuming today the issue of Diagnosis means delving into one of the key and major concepts of mental health theory and practice.
The Conference «Sexuality and Gender Identity in Contemporary Childhood and Adolescence: The Freedom to Doubt,» held on October 4, 2024, opened up a space for reflection on the new difficulties affecting childhood and adolescence in relation to sexuality and gender identity. The impact of these issues was analyzed in the context of the current social context and the role of [...]
The «Why does dialogue heal?» conference held on November 3, 2023, featured the participation of Jaakko Seikkula, Sofia Cálcena, and Jordi Marfà. The meeting focused on the approach of Open Dialogue, a mental health care practice centered on the person and respect for human rights. It was analyzed [...]
The «Freedom to Doubt» Conference, held on June 12, 2025, was an act of recognition for Luís Feduchi and his professional and human trajectory. The meeting highlighted his contribution to thought and care in mental health, especially in the field of adolescence. It was [...]
The «Self-harm and suicidal behaviors in childhood, adolescence, and young adults» conference held on October 27, 2023, addressed a reality increasingly present in our society. The meeting focused on self-harm and suicidal behaviors as expressions of deep distress during childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood.
The «Creativity, Culture and Mental Health» conference, held on October 26, 2023 at the Santa Mònica Arts Centre in Barcelona, highlighted the relationship between art, creativity, and mental health. The meeting was born with the aim of giving visibility to the diversity of initiatives and experiences existing in this field. The conference […]
