Alzheimer Larissa (E.E.N.A.L.), GREECE, in the context of the celebration of World Mental Health Day, the implementation of the global message ''our minds, our rights'', and animation of the beneficiaries of the painful ordeal of Daniel and Elia, carried out multi-thematic actions. On the day of the event, E.E.N.A.L. President Eleni Nifli spoke to caregivers about the value of mental health, in terms of individual well-being, well-being and peoples’ rights to mental health without discrimination. At the same time, psychologist Maria Manda presented the ways of strengthening mental resilience.
This was followed by a dance-movement workshop, where people with dementia played with colours and implemented the tango of Nefeli, with a unique dance under the guidance of the dance theatre teacher Maria Koutoula. On 12 October, information material was distributed to the neighbouring school against discrimination and on 14 October the action entitled: "Put color in your life" was done in collaboration with the group 'POSI AGAPI', which supports people with autism. The aim of this was to encourage the group, to strengthen human relations, to eliminate discrimination and stigmatisation. The president of the E.E.N.A.L. welcomed the group by staging the myth of Persephone. Volunteer Anna Garagouni, dressed in autumn colours, played the role of Persephone, causing excitement, smiles and interactive discussion.
he team members were inspired by the branches and leaves that accentuated Persephone's wreath and asked to draw. Volunteers provided them with paper and paints in order to paint. They used a palette of dark green, brown and yellow to depict the branches and leaves of Persephone's wreath. Then, the volunteers and guests played with balloons, to the rhythm of green and purple. The actions concluded with a positive social impact and with multiple encouraging messages.
