Health and family
The day of the psychologist in Guatemala aims to make visible one of the most relevant work for mental health care in the country.
The day of the psychologist in Guatemala exalts the work of mental health professionals and their relevance. (Free Press Photo: Freepik)
Along with other ephemeris, the Psychologist’s Day in Guatemala It occupies an important place in the July calendar of each year.
This commemoration is carried out on July 23, as established in government decree number 1385-90. Because it is a national celebration, that day they organize various activities and publications to highlight the importance of the work of these professionals.
According to data from the Galileo University, due to this provision, The Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (MSPAS) It provides official recognition to the work of psychologists as a fundamental axis of the health sector.
In Guatemala, the first professionals of this guild began their academic training at the Faculty of Humanities of the University of San Carlos de Guatemala (Fahusac) in [1945according to the review of said house of studies.
Why is it important to go to the psychologist in times of emotional vulnerability?
As mentioned before, mental health, like physics, plays a crucial role in human development. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is a state of mental well -being that It allows the person to face stress, develop their skills, work properly and contribute to the community to which they belong.
“It is a fundamental part of the health and well -being that supports our individual and collective capacities to make decisions, establish relationships and shape the world in which we live,” says WHO.
Likewise, mental health is part of fundamental human rights, so it is vital for our human, social and economic growth. Therefore, the work of psychologists in Guatemala is essential for the development of a more dignified and more human country.