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Promote early identification and adequate monitoring of mental disorders, with the aim of reducing the risk of worsening and improving the quality of life, through awareness, professional training and comprehensive support for affected people", And Train the community in the early identification of signs and symptoms of Mental Illness and provide tools that allow people to be properly guided in accessing mental health services, and carry out a pilot of the program in Villa de Leyva.The main objective of the "Mind in Action: Caring for the Future" project is to reduce the risks of evolution and worsening of mental disorders through early detection and continuous monitoring. The initiative seeks to raise awareness among the population about the importance of mental health, train health professionals, teachers and the general population, as well as promote actions that facilitate diagnosis and intervention in the early stages of mental illness, thus reducing the long-term negative impact.
Actions will be carried out such as: Training of Health and Education Professionals. Community Awareness and Education. Creation of Support Networks. The project will have an integrated and multidisciplinary approach, involving alliances with health institutions, schools, companies and governmental and non-governmental organizations.
Early detection and monitoring of mental illness, with special attention to prevention and reduction of progression risks, have the potential to significantly improve the quality of life of people and their communities. The proposed project for reducing risks in the progression of mental illness with a focus on early detection will be structured to meet the needs for early detection and intervention in both 9-year-old children and 22-year-old youth, addressing the identified gaps. The following are the main strategies that the project will use to meet these needs: Training of Educators and Health Professionals; Implementation of screening programs in schools and universities; Psychological support and counseling in schools and universities; Partnerships with mental health networks; Spaces for dialogue and support for young people; Ongoing monitoring and evaluation. Sustainability: The training and capacity building provided to health professionals, educators, and the community during the implementation of the project will ensure that the knowledge gained continues to be used after Rotary support ends. This will enable them to continue to detect signs of mental illness early and implement best practices for intervention.
Autonomy: At the end of the project, trained professionals will be prepared to act independently, disseminating the knowledge gained to other teams and communities. This will create a continuous cycle of early detection and intervention. One focus of the project will be community involvement, including parents, teachers, health professionals, and young people themselves. By strengthening collective awareness about the importance of mental health, the community will be better equipped to take responsibility for maintaining early detection and intervention practices.
Autonomy: With a strong community base, families and local institutions themselves will be motivated to maintain psychological support initiatives and awareness programs, which will ensure the continuity of the project even without Rotary's financial support.
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