The Town Hall of Torrejón de Ardoz has resumed training actions in emotional education for young people, framed within the 'Su+Vida' suicide prevention programme. The initiative includes workshops on emotional well-being and detecting signs of vulnerability.
The Town Hall of Torrejón de Ardoz has launched for the second consecutive year a programme of emotional education aimed at young people to prevent suicide. The initiative, called 'Su+Vida', includes practical workshops that are held during the month of July for students in the leisure and free time monitor course of the Youth Department.
One of the flagship actions is the workshop 'Emotional well-being: what is it and how do I take care of it?', where participants learn to identify and manage their emotions. The training is led by a professional psychologist who addresses concepts such as emotional regulation, self-care, and detecting signs of distress, both in themselves and in others.
Tools to support and detect vulnerabilities
The aim of the programme is to equip young people with practical resources to take care of their mental health while also strengthening their ability to support those around them. Future monitors learn to detect situations of vulnerability in their immediate environment, a key step for timely intervention.
The Councillor for Welfare, Education and Immigration, Rubén Martínez, visited the participants and highlighted the importance of the initiative: “It is essential to understand that behind every statistic there is a story, a person who needs help. As future monitors, we want to strengthen their ability to accompany and detect situations of vulnerability in their immediate environment.”
“The 'Su+Vida' project is an investment in emotional well-being and continues to advance our commitment to preventing suicide among the adolescent population of the city, through coordinated, educational, and awareness-raising actions,” said the councillor.
A commitment that is consolidating
The 'Su+Vida' programme, developed by the Welfare Department, started last year and is now in its second edition. Training in emotional education has become a municipal priority in light of the increasing mental health issues among adolescents, a trend that is concerning at a national level.
This summer's workshops include sessions on emotional expression and regulation, promoting self-care, and knowledge of the municipal support resource network. Young people also receive information on how to refer peers who may be at risk, thus creating a prevention chain within their own group.
For the residents of Torrejón de Ardoz, this initiative represents a local and free resource that reaches directly to youth centres and leisure spaces. The Town Hall plans to extend the programme to more groups in the coming months, aiming to reach as many adolescents as possible.
The training will conclude at the end of July, and participants will receive a certificate that accredits their training in suicide prevention and emotional education. A tool that, according to municipal sources, “can make a difference in the lives of many young people.”
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