Introduction to CEPOSAMI and its Significance
In response to the growing need for mental health care for children, adolescents, and young adults, the Government of Puebla, led by Governor Alejandro Armenta, has opened the Centro Poblano de Salud Mental Integral (CEPOSAMI). This unique center in the country addresses mental health issues from their root causes and psychosocial environment, utilizing advanced technology.
The Origin of CEPOSAMI
CEPOSAMI was born from the heart of Ceci Arellano, President of the Patronato del Sistema Estatal DIF (SEDIF). The need for such a facility became evident due to the increased prevalence of anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders among children and adolescents, exacerbated by excessive mobile device usage and high-sugar diets during the pandemic.
CEPOSAMI: A Comprehensive and Innovative Approach
As part of the state administration’s commitments since its inception, CEPOSAMI is now a reality, providing free mental health services to Puebla’s most vulnerable population, including children up to 17 years and 11 months old.
Juan Carlos Valdez Zayas, General Director of SEDIF, expressed that CEPOSAMI fulfills a dream of Ceci Arellano, the SEDIF Patronato President, benefiting over 1.54 million people with an investment exceeding 44 million pesos.
Advanced Facilities and Multidisciplinary Team
The CEPOSAMI building, spanning 2,671.09 square meters, offers state-of-the-art facilities equivalent to any leading private first-level institution. It provides comprehensive care, addressing the underlying causes of mental health issues rather than merely treating symptoms.
The center’s multidisciplinary team includes specialists in clinical psychology, child psychiatry, neuropsychology, endocrinology, gynecology, nutrition, social work, and various therapies. This integrated approach aims to minimize medication reliance by strengthening support networks, family bonds, and protective factors.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is CEPOSAMI? CEPOSAMI is a unique, advanced mental health center in Puebla, Mexico, addressing children’s and adolescents’ mental health issues from their root causes and psychosocial environment.
- Who initiated CEPOSAMI? The idea for CEPOSAMI originated from Ceci Arellano, President of the SEDIF Patronato, in response to the growing need for mental health care among children and adolescents.
- What services does CEPOSAMI offer? CEPOSAMI provides comprehensive mental health care, including treatment for psychoaffective, neurodevelopmental, and behavioral disorders in children, adolescents, and young adults.
- How does CEPOSAMI differ from traditional mental health care? Unlike conventional approaches that focus on symptom treatment, CEPOSAMI adopts an integrated, systemic method that addresses the underlying causes and strengthens support networks to minimize medication reliance.
- Who benefits from CEPOSAMI? CEPOSAMI offers free mental health services to Puebla’s most vulnerable population, including children up to 17 years and 11 months old.
