Mental Health Has a Voice

The "Mental Health Has a Voice" festival is a two-day event in Athens, Greece, taking place from October 9 to October 10, 2026. Co-organized by the Federation of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health Organizations “ARGO,” the 10306 Psychosocial Support Hotline, the Panhellenic Union for Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Vocational Reintegration (P.E.P.S.A.E.E.), and the Organization for Culture, Sports, and Youth of the Municipality of Athens (OPANDA), it aims to highlight the lived experiences of people with mental health challenges. This initiative seeks to ensure their voices influence mental health policies, services, and public support, aligning with the 2026 World Mental Health Day theme, "Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change."

The festival is held at Klathmonos Square, a central location in Athens, and offers free admission to all events and activities. The schedule runs from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Friday, October 9, and from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 10. The program includes information booths to raise public awareness, experiential workshops designed for adults, adolescents, and children, as well as various art events and discussions.

A key highlight of the festival will be a live concert by the band "The Burger Project," scheduled for Saturday, October 10, at 9:30 p.m. This concert aims to send a powerful message of acceptance and solidarity.