Mental health from a sociological perspective
October 2, 18:00 h
Mental health disorders, ranging from mild to severe, have long been misunderstood and are often a source of social stigma. The fast-paced, stressful dynamics of modern society have exacerbated these conditions, leaving young people particularly vulnerable to mental health issues, with an alarming increase in adolescent suicides.
COVID-19 has also acted as a catalyst for this rise, triggering the onset of mental health disorders in many individuals, and the return to normalcy has failed to reverse these effects. Are we facing a new pandemic that will be far more challenging to address? We aim to explore these issues through the lens of the documentary 'Bailar la Locura' (Dancing Madness), and the insights of psychiatric experts.
The documentary is framed within a dance piece that portrays a journey into madness, exploring its boundaries and challenging the stigma which views madness as a deviation from the norm. In the film, three dancers interview women who have experienced psychiatric challenges in order to design a choreography that represents their journeys.
Following the documentary, there will be a debate featuring Marta Espar and Maiol Virgili, the film's co-directors, and Josep Ramos, a psychiatrist with an M.A. in Bioethics and extensive experience in the health management field.
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2 October at 6:30 p.m.
In-person activity
Office of Amics de la UNESCO de Barcelona
c/Mallorca, 207 Barcelona
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