Clara Brugada announces 600 emotional well-being centers for Mexico City
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Mexico City's Head of Government, Clara Brugada, announced plans to open 600 community centers focused on emotional well-being.
- These centers will address mental health issues and addictions, aiming to reduce screen time for children and young people.
- The initiative is part of a broader "Digital Pact" to promote healthier digital habits.
Clara Brugada, the Head of Government for Mexico City, has announced a significant initiative to bolster mental health services across the capital. She revealed plans to establish 600 community centers dedicated to emotional well-being, which will offer professional support for mental health challenges and addiction.
The announcement came as part of the presentation of the "Digital Pact," a strategy designed to curb the amount of time children and young people spend on their mobile phones. Brugada emphasized that addressing emotional and mental health is as crucial as attending to physical health, highlighting the need for accessible resources.
In Mexico City, we are going to establish 600 community spaces for emotional well-being, which can address problems of mental health, emotional problems, and attention to addictions.
"In Mexico City, we are going to establish 600 community spaces for emotional well-being, which can address problems of mental health, emotional problems, and attention to addictions," Brugada stated. While the specific locations and launch dates for these centers were not immediately disclosed, she assured that health authorities are actively organizing the strategy and that details will be shared soon.
Brugada stressed the importance of providing a dignified community space where residents can receive professional mental health care without having to travel long distances. The initiative aims to make support readily available and integrated into local communities, reflecting a commitment to the overall well-being of Mexico City's population.
It is as important as attention to physical health, the issue of emotional health and well-being, the issue of addressing addictions.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.