Vigo's mayor reaffirms municipal support for mental health
Abel Caballero emphasized the importance of not stigmatizing individuals with mental health issues and providing social support to both the elderly and youth. The mayor attended an event organized by the DOA Association in recognition of World Mental Health Day.
On October 8, 2026, Abel Caballero highlighted the significance of not stigmatizing individuals with mental health problems and the necessity of offering social support to both older adults and young people. The mayor participated in an event organized by the DOA Association to mark World Mental Health Day, which this year carries the theme "Match your mental health," focusing on the living conditions faced by the youth population.
Caballero expressed his "total" support for the demand that a diagnosis of a mental illness should not be an obstacle to achieving a better life.
