Cuba celebrates yesterday the Psychology Day, a fundamental science in the lives of Cubans that offers valuable tools. To face the emotional and social challenges we face daily.
Nowadays, we deal with a fast-paced life that requires the ability to handle multiple situations of stress and pressure. In this context this discipline is vital because it not only helps us understand human behavior. But also provides us with the ways to face adverse scenarios.
The Cuban reality, marked by difficult socioeconomic conditions and the influence of the Covid-19 pandemic. It has underscored the importance and need for mental and social well-being. Also in this sense health institutions in recent years have promoted intervention programs that address everything from anxiety and depression to stress management and family dynamics.
As participants in the process of strengthening the best values and precepts of our society. Psychologists in Cuba are today on the front line offering support and strategies. To manage the emotional impact of the adversities faced by the population, playing a crucial role in promoting resilience.
Psychological techniques have helped many Cubans develop skills to face uncertainty or difficult situations. Promoting a proactive attitude towards problems. Group therapy efforts and online psychology programs have further expanded the possibilities for care and have not only contributed to improving individual mental health. But have also strengthened the social fabric by fostering a culture of support and understanding.
Likewise, in an increasingly interconnected world and in the face of the emergence of phenomena such as addiction to social networks. Depression associated with the excessive use of devices or cyberbullying.
Psychology provides knowledge and tools to strengthen and develop mental capacities, improve communication and empathy and build healthy and lasting interpersonal relationships.
Undoubtedly, Psychology has proven to be an indispensable for the mental health of Cubans. As it not only helps people to face internal struggles. It contributes to building a healthier and more cohesive society. Under professional commitment in pursuit of emotional and social well-being.
Translated by Aliani Rojas Fernández
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