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Some 360 people with mental health problems have participated in the third edition of ‘Deportividad’
The meeting has been organized by the Murcia Region Mental Health Federation, together with the Mar Menor Mental Health Association AFEMAR, which served as host. The day took place in the Mar Menor, and included the practice of eleven different sports categories.
Some 360 people with mental health problems have participated in the third edition of the annual ‘Sports’ meeting. The event took place on May 7, and was organized by the Murcia Region Mental Health Federationtogether with Mar Menor Mental Health Association AFEMAR, who served as host this year. On this occasion, the program included the practice of eleven different sports categories.
The day was divided into three zones and two participation shifts. The first, and the one with the most activity, was at the San Javier Municipal Sports Center, where sports such as athletics, badminton, basketball, rugby, paddle tennis, beach volleyball, hockey, decathlon and even Cartagena bowling were held.
Within the athletics modality, disciplines such as high jump, relays or shot put, among others, could be practiced. Additionally, within the sports center, a recreational area was set up with a multitude of activities such as music and dance to liven up the event.
Outside the sports center, two more activities were carried out. On the one hand, a hiking route through the Salinas de San Pedro del Pinatar Regional Park – the five kilometers of the Tarays path. Another option was to sail the waters of the Mar Menor; a canoeing activity with kayak, dragon boat o paddle surf.
It should be noted that, for people who have mental health problems, practicing sports can minimize symptoms, in addition to increasing self-esteem, improving social skills, improving physical fitness and abandoning isolation. For this reason, the ‘Sports’ day improves the quality of life of these people and contributes to eliminating the stigma caused by mental health problems in our society.
The event included an opening ceremony, held at 11, which was attended by the Minister of Social Policy, Families and Equality, Conchita Ruiz; the general director of Mental Health, María José Lozano; the general director of People with Disabilities, Miriam Pérezand the mayor of San Javier, Jose Miguel Luengo.
Two councilors from San Javier and two others from San Pedro del Pinatar also attended, who shared the presentation with the vice president of the Murcia Region Mental Health Federation, Delia Tophamand with the secretary of the Federation and president of AFEMAR, José Ramón Sáez.
After the sports practice, which was guided by technical staff from the Mar Menor Mental Health Association AFEMAR, the VIVE San Javier club, the AD Marme, the San Javier bowling club, the Belich club, in addition to Decathlon staff and volunteers from the University of Murcia, the entire group met again at the sports center to carry out the recognitions and a social meal.
The Murcia Region Mental Health Federation appreciates the support and collaboration of the regional government, the town councils of San Javier and San Pedro del Pinatar, as well as all the volunteers, who have made the day possible.
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