The city of Grasse and its partners are organizing the 37th edition of the Mental Health Awareness Weeks (SISM) from October 5th to 18th. This year, the event focuses on the theme 'For our mental health, let's open ourselves to the arts,' aiming to break down taboos and encourage dialogue about preserving our psychological well-being.
SISM provides an annual opportunity to create spaces for meeting and sharing for the general public, with the goal of combating misconceptions, directing people to available resources, and promoting prevention. 'Taking care of our mental health also means identifying what makes us feel good: maintaining our social connections, engaging in physical activity, expressing our emotions, taking time for ourselves, or stimulating our creativity,' reminds Marc Rossio, Director of the CCAS of Grasse.
The program for this 2026 edition offers a range of free activities focused on the impact of culture and creativity on well-being. Highlights include a Mental Health Village in the city center, a sensory awakening trail at the International Perfume Museum, sports sessions to relieve stress, film screenings about the reality and daily lives of caregivers, and conferences on emotion management and resilience.
This event is open to everyone: young people, seniors, families, caregivers, professionals, or the simply curious. It emphasizes that one does not need to be facing a mental health disorder to participate, as there are numerous ways—olfactory, melodic, verbal, or kinesthetic—to approach and care for one's mental health.
