In order to strengthen support for preventive actions in the community in terms of mental health advocacy, the Ministry of Health today, Monday, 5 December 2022, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Preventive Mental Health Nursing Program "EXELIXIS" and the Mayors of the Municipalities of Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Strovolos, Lakatamia, Paralimnios, Ypsonas and the Mayor of the Municipality of Geroskipou. The Municipality of Paphos also participates in the programme.
The "EXELIXIS" Programme supports and participates in Preventive Actions in the Community, such as for vulnerable groups of the youth population, planned actions in camps, summer schools and crowded youth areas, aiming to prevent harmful behaviours to strengthen mental resilience.
The "EXELIXIS" Programme supports and participates in Preventive Actions in the Community, such as for vulnerable groups of the youth population, planned actions in camps, summer schools and crowded youth areas, aiming to prevent harmful behaviours to strengthen mental resilience. In particular, officials of the Ministry of Health housed in town halls, in collaboration with officials of municipalities, implement experiential workshops, prevention activities and awareness-raising campaigns aimed at promoting Public Mental Health. These interventions are aimed at the general population.
In his address, the Minister of Health, Mr. Michael Hadjipandela, stressed his satisfaction for the safeguarding and promotion of public health, underlining that within the framework of the Memorandum, it is expected, among other things, the co-organization of joint scientific and educational events and awareness-raising activities on challenges that currently threaten Mental Health in the Community, through substantial support in human resources from the Ministry of Health and the provision of material and material support to the community. In closing, he warmly thanked the Municipalities for recognising the usefulness of the implementation of the Programme.
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