{"id":5793,"date":"2024-10-01T08:58:22","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T08:58:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/epioni.gr\/?p=5793"},"modified":"2024-12-19T11:18:57","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T11:18:57","slug":"world-mental-health-day-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/epioni.gr\/en\/world-mental-health-day-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Successful Completion of the Seminar for World Mental Health Day"},"content":{"rendered":"
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On Thursday, October 10, 2024, a hybrid seminar was held in honor of World Mental Health Day<\/strong> at the European Parliament Offices in Athens<\/strong><\/a> and online. The event was a collaborative initiative of the Hellenic Psychiatric Association for Prevention<\/strong>, the European Association of Professors Emeriti<\/strong>, and the Greek Carers Network EPIONI<\/strong>, as part of the EU-funded Sharing4Employment<\/strong><\/a> program.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The seminar focused on the connection between mental health and well-being in the workplace, highlighting the need for holistic and sustainable solutions while emphasizing the vital role of carers in supporting mental health.<\/p>\n

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Distinguished Speakers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The seminar hosted eminent speakers from Greece and abroad, presenting diverse perspectives on mental health in the workplace:<\/p>\n

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  1. Juan Mezzich<\/strong> \u2013 Secretary-General, International College of Person-Centered Medicine, and former President of the World Psychiatric Association<\/strong><\/a>.
    \nTopic<\/em>: “From Mental Health to General Well-being in the Workplace.”<\/li>\n
  2. Gabriel Ivbijaro<\/strong> \u2013 Secretary-General, World Federation for Mental Health<\/strong><\/a>.
    \nTopic<\/em>: “Prioritizing Well-being in the Workplace: A Practical Approach.”<\/li>\n
  3. George Chrousos<\/strong> \u2013 Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens<\/strong><\/a>.
    \nTopic<\/em>: “Stress in the Workplace.”<\/li>\n
  4. Danuta Wasserman<\/strong> \u2013 President of the World Psychiatric Association<\/strong><\/a>.
    \nTopic<\/em>: “The Perspective of the World Psychiatric Association.”<\/li>\n
  5. Norman Sartorius<\/strong> \u2013 Former President of the World Psychiatric Association<\/strong><\/a>.
    \nTopic<\/em>: “The Forgotten Workplace: The Needs of Carers Supporting Individuals with Mental Health Issues at Home.”<\/li>\n
  6. Spiros Zorbas<\/strong> \u2013 President, Greek Carers Network EPIONI<\/strong><\/a>.
    \nTopic<\/em>: “The Contribution of Carers to the Well-being of Individuals with Mental Health Issues.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Other prominent speakers included Ledia Lazeri<\/strong> (WHO), Nano Papalexandri<\/strong> (Emeritus Professor of Economics), and Dusica Lecic-Tosevski<\/strong> (Professor of Psychiatry), who enriched the discussions with their expert insights.<\/p>\n

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    Opening Remarks<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    The event began with opening remarks by George Christodoulou<\/strong>, President of the European Association of Professors Emeriti<\/strong><\/a>, and Nikos Christodoulou<\/strong>, General Secretary of the Hellenic Psychiatric Association for Prevention. Welcoming addresses were also delivered by:<\/p>\n