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"Mind the Mind" a la Spain!

Let's get to know our National Coordinator in Spain, Maider Prieto Vila! 1. How did you decide to get involved in Mind the Mind campaign?                 I fell in love with the campaign ever since I first heard about it. I remember thinking: “That is what Spain needs, to change the perspective on mental disorders and psychotherapy”. Unfortunately, nowadays, the society still sees mental disorders as something strange. But, we should remember what World Health Organization says: “1 out of every 4 persons will have a mental disorder during their lives”. Or, the fact that in 2020 the depression will be the second leading cause of sick leave in the world behind cardiovascular diseases.  So, looking at this data, we, as psychology students, should try to change the stigma surrounding mental disorders. And we have the tools to do it. 2. What roles in the campaign did you have until now?               Puff… a lot haha! And it was a complete pleasure. I feel so lucky