Art Exhibition and Grants Target Mental Health Stigma and Addiction Support

An art exhibition in Spain aims to reduce mental health stigma, while a city council increases funding for addiction support programs. These initiatives highlight the growing focus on mental health and well-being through innovative and community-based approaches. * **Art and Mental Health:** The 'Mírame de otra manera' exhibition, featuring photography and sculpture, seeks to challenge the stigma surrounding mental illness. It emphasizes art's role in improving patients' quality of life and promoting a humanizing approach to psychiatry. The exhibition will travel across Spanish cities in 2025. * **Addiction Support:** The Albacete City Council in Spain is increasing grants to support organizations working on addiction prevention and treatment. The funds will support day centers and programs focused on prevention in schools and among youth. This investment aims to optimize resources and implement the Municipal Plan on Drugs and Addictive Behaviors.