Walk for Yellow September in Castro takes place on Saturday (25)
The 'Walk Together for Life' aims to promote the value of life, care for mental health, prevention and awareness among the population about the campaign.
The Department of Health of Castro and the Center for Psychosocial Attention (CAPS) promote, on Friday (25), the first edition of the ‘Walk Together for Life’. The initiative integrates the actions of September Yellow 2026 in the municipality.
The ‘Walk Together for Life’ aims to promote the appreciation of life, mental health care, prevention and awareness of the population about the campaign.
The concentration of the Walk will be in Praça Senador Souza Naves (in front of Caixa Econômica) from 08:30. At 09:00, the journey begins through the streets Dr. Jorge Xavier da Silva and Major Otávio Novaes, ending in João Gualberto Square.
After the Walk, there will be stretching, relaxation, integration, awareness of the importance of mental health care, enhancement of life and strengthening of bonds. “Caring for mental health is a commitment to life,” says Health Secretary Matilvani Moreira.
More actions
On the 30th, CAPS will also prepare a special programming in reference to Yellow September. During the day, participants will be able to learn about CAPS, its spaces, the services offered and the forms of care, as well as to ask questions and get to know the mental health care network better.
At 3 p.m. there is the lecture “Together for Life”, with Dr. Henrique Orlovski Dziedicz. The theme will be “Suicide and ways of helping: how to welcome, listen and seek support”. The action is free and free for anyone to watch.
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