Valença UCC Promotes Mental Health in Verdoejo

Activity with users from the Verde Vejo Community Center focuses on the importance of psychological well-being and interpersonal relationships.

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Generic image: with a blurred background of people in a community center.

The Community Care Unit (UCC) of Valença marked World Mental Health Day on October 16th with an initiative aimed at users of the Verde Vejo Community Center, in Verdoejo.

The session, led by the team's psychologist, Dr. Beatriz Coelho, was attended by approximately 20 users and focused on the theme «Mental Health: Caring for myself, caring for others». The initiative aimed to promote reflection on the importance of mental health and emotions, sharing strategies for psychological well-being.
Participants showed great interest and engagement, sharing life experiences and expressing a desire to participate in future initiatives of this nature. This activity reinforces the importance of promoting mental health and developing community-based initiatives that encourage sharing, psychological well-being, and the valuing of interpersonal relationships.
Based on information from the official source: ULS Alto Minho (Viana do Castelo) (29/10/2026)