A special event in Florianópolis for International Women's Day will feature a lecture by mental health expert Elisama Santos and a discussion with journalist Laine Valgas.
In celebration of International Women's Day, the Antonietas movement is organizing a special event in partnership with WEEM - Women Engagement for Equity in Medicine, set to take place on March 5 in Florianópolis. The event will include a lecture by renowned writer and psychoanalyst Elisama Santos, who specializes in mental health, focusing on topics such as courage and the effects of perfectionism on women's achievements.
The event will also feature a chat moderated by Laine Valgas, a journalist and presenter of ‘Jornal do Almoço Florianópolis’, who brings expertise in neurosciences and mental health. Attendees can participate for free, with limited slots available for registration through the Sympla platform, ensuring engagement and accessibility for the community.
Key aspects of the event include a structured agenda starting with reception and opening remarks, followed by Santos' lecture and a subsequent discussion session. This initiative underscores the importance of mental health dialogue among women and aims to promote awareness and sharing of experiences around courage and self-acceptance in the face of societal pressures.
