Josep Matalí, Sant Joan de Déu: ‘We need to train ourselves to provide greater emotional support to young people’

Josep Matalí has years of experience in the Sant Joan de Déu clinic, working as the head of Psychology, assisting minors with discomforts and disorders. He notes that after the pandemic, there was a certain improvement in trends. However, periodically, mental health professionals witness setbacks. Matalí emphasizes the importance of emotional support for young people. ‘We need to train ourselves to provide greater emotional support to young individuals,’ he states. Amid the constant changes and challenges, Matalí suggests that parents dedicate their time and interest in their children to improve their well-being.