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Our projects are designed to empower communities, foster well-being, and promote mental health, creating lasting positive impacts for society.

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Through strategic partnerships with leading national and international institutions, we are committed to implementing innovative projects that drive meaningful and lasting change within our communities. These collaborations allow us to deliver cutting-edge solutions, leverage valuable resources, and apply world-class expertise to tackle pressing challenges and create sustainable impact.

By working hand-in-hand with respected organizations, we ensure our initiatives are both transformative and aligned with global best practices. Together, we are building a better future by fostering inclusivity and empowering communities.

Observatory

Observatory for Stigma in Mental Illness. Monitoring of the representations and attitudes of the Portuguese population towards mental illness.

Bicho de 7 Cabeças

Bicho 7 Cabeças is an initiative developed by the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Laboratory, aimed at enhancing mental health literacy among the Portuguese population, a key priority outlined in successive National Mental Health Plans.

VRacno

Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for the treatment of Arachnophobia is a groundbreaking approach to overcoming the fear of spiders. This innovative treatment immerses participants in a safe, controlled environment, allowing them to gradually face and conquer their fear in a supportive and effective way.

VR-REMIN.D

An innovative virtual reality project that applies reminiscence therapy to promote cognitive stimulation, emotional well-being, and quality of life in people with dementia.

By recreating meaningful places, memories, and life experiences through immersive virtual environments, VR-REMIN.D explores new person-centred approaches to dementia care. Discover how this project is advancing research and innovation in digital health and psychosocial rehabilitation

INZONE

INZONE is an inclusive space, prepared to receive children, youth and adults, allowing people with specific needs to enjoy a football game inside the stadium in a safe, controlled environment without sensory overload.
Throughout the game, a team of highly qualified health professionals, including occupational therapists, is permanently in charge of monitoring the game to facilitate the experience and provide all the necessary support.

EsquizoVR

Virtual reality software designed to promote empathy and understanding toward individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia offers an innovative and immersive way to bridge gaps in awareness and foster compassion. By simulating their experiences, this technology helps users gain deeper insights into the challenges faced by those living with the condition, ultimately contributing to greater social inclusion and support.

SuperARTE

An innovative project combining art, nature, and virtual reality to promote well-being, mental health, and psychosocial rehabilitation.

SuperART explores the therapeutic potential of creative expression and immersive natural environments to support emotional well-being, resilience, and recovery. By integrating digital innovation with evidence-based psychosocial interventions, the project contributes to more engaging and person-centred approaches to mental health care

Projeto Ser

The Project Mental Health, Stigma and Resilience aims to contribute to the fight against stigma associated with mental illness through dialogue between science, health and society. It is an initiative of professionals from the fields of health, research, culture, education and social communication, linked to reference institutions.

Virtual Forest

An immersive virtual reality project that recreates natural environments to support relaxation, stress reduction, and psychological well-being through evidence-based digital interventions.

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