10th of October | World Mental Health Day

– What do we mean by Mental Health?     © Alessandro Grassani | Homeless Support Program According to the World Health Organization (2007), Mental Health does not relate merely to absence of mental disease, but also to the overall state of mental health and well-being, within which individuals are able: to realize their full potential; to work productively, to cope effectively with every day challenges; and to contribute to their community.Therefore, particular emphasis is placed upon the functionality of individuals within the community, as well as on individuals’ capacities as members of a group. What is pointed out, in this way, is the fact that individuals are parts of greater social structures and they do not exist in solitude. Consequently, individuals are bound to adopt multiple social roles and to be in constant interaction with other individuals. To a significant extent, mental health depends on the individuals’ personal perceptions of their position in the society, as well as  on the way they interact with other individuals.

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Αnnouncement IRIS

Médecins du Monde, with the support of NOVARTIS, will provide free of charge, preventive ophthalmic examinations to destitute, uninsured and unemployed fellow citizens, in the scope of the program IRIS.

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3rd Micro μ Festival

Our favorite “micro” festival grows largerFive Cities, One Day, One WinnerEven more cities will participate in the 3rd Micro μ Festival, which, by now, is obviously micro only in name! Having managed to capture people’s hearts in two years’ time, with its interactive and innovative spirit, the “unconventional” festival will be conducted this year, in five different cities.

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Urgent Announcement

Providing clarification on the total budget amount, mentioned in the invitation to public open tender, for the project titled “SUB-PROJECT Read More

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Syria, today only bombs have access to the people.

Watching the dangerous situation that revolves around long-suffering Syria, the Greek delegation of Médecins du Monde is against any violation of the human right to life and against any conflict, initiated by any side, resulting to the death of civilian populations.

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