On Tuesday, a health and psychological caravan was organized in Mernag, Tunisia, to raise awareness among young people about the risks of drugs and digital addiction. The caravan was organized by the Regional Delegation for Women's Affairs, Family, Childhood, and Elderly People in Ben Arous, in collaboration with the Regional Health Administration and the National Family and Human Habitat Observatory. The caravan targeted children aged 10-16 years old at the Mernag Children's Club.
The caravan, which was held under the slogan "Your Health First," aimed to provide a comprehensive approach to raising awareness about the risks of drugs and digital addiction. The team in charge of the caravan provided various activities, including recreational games, psychological therapy, dialogue sessions, and brainstorming activities. The caravan also provided health and psychological interventions to promote awareness among young people about the risks of drugs and digital addiction.
According to the head of the Women's Affairs and Family Service at the Regional Delegation for Women's Affairs, Family, Childhood, and Elderly People in Ben Arous, Jouhar Melad, the caravan was organized in response to a call from the Ministry to launch psychological and health caravans targeting young people. The caravan is part of the first phase of the National Program for the Prevention of Drug Risks.
The Ministry of Women's Affairs and Family had called on its regional administrations to organize caravans across the country to support families in the early prevention of drug addiction. The ministry aims to provide health and psychological support to young people and families and help parents identify behavioral and psychological changes in their children.
The caravan in Mernag targeted around 30 children and provided a safe space for them to express themselves and receive support. The caravan also provided an opportunity for young people to learn about the risks of drugs and digital addiction and to develop their psychological and social skills to prevent risky behaviors.
The organization of the caravan is part of a broader effort to raise awareness about the risks of drugs and digital addiction in Tunisia. The country has been working to address the issue of drug addiction, particularly among young people, through various initiatives and programs.
The health and psychological caravan in Mernag is an example of the efforts being made to promote awareness and prevention of drug addiction in Tunisia. The caravan provided a valuable opportunity for young people to learn about the risks of drugs and digital addiction and to develop their skills to prevent risky behaviors.
Key points
- The caravan was organized in response to a call from the Ministry to launch psychological and health caravans targeting young people.
- The caravan provided a comprehensive approach to raising awareness about the risks of drugs and digital addiction.
- The ministry aims to provide health and psychological support to young people and families and help parents identify behavioral and psychological changes in their children.
