Athens Comics Library Stand-Up Comedy Workshops

How about if, in addition to the conventional drugs that help combat mental illness, someone prescribed a visit to a library?

The Athens Comics Library in collaboration with Refugee Week Greece was selected by the European Cultural Foundation in the framework of the Europe Challenge 2022 to design and develop a pilot program, which aims to highlight the healing power of stories and libraries as safe healing spaces.

Within the framework of this Program, we cooperate with the Society for Regional Development and Mental Health (EPAPSY).

Now more than ever people have stories and personal experiences to share, characters they want to relate to, and safe spaces to do so. We believe that a library could be such a place of safety and for dealing with mental health.

The Athens Comics Library in collaboration with the Society for Regional Development and Mental Health (EPAPSY) brings you the Stand-Up Comedy workshops, a series of excellent workshops with storytellers, stand-up comedians and experienced moderators.

Comedy can encourage people to share their stories and improve their mental health in a warm and supportive environment. This Program is an innovative alternative complementary treatment proposal, where the cross-sectoral collaboration of libraries, health professionals and cultural activities contributes to the improvement of mental health and well-being.

Program language: Greek

Cost: Free

The workshops will take place at our place: Karaiskaki 28, Psirri

Workshops start Friday, November 11, 2022, 5-7pm

Program Duration: 10 weeks

Register now at [email protected]

For more information you can call us at 6983050292.

Detailed information https://athenscomicslibrary.gr/librariesonprescription/

 

Registrations

https://athenscomicslibrary.gr/standupcomedy/

At the meetings, psychological support will be provided by the Society for Regional Development and Mental Health (EPAPSY).

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European Cultural Foundation

Athens Comics Library

Epapsy – Association for Regional Development and Mental Health

 

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