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SOM Mental Health: a 360º vision

Observador8 September 2026 at 10:40

SOM Mental Health 360º is a platform that is now arriving in Portugal with the aim of providing simple, reliable and clarifying information about mental health in one place. The platform aims to be an accessible resource for those seeking guidance and knowledge on mental health issues. This initiative arises to address the need to centralize reliable information on the subject. The arrival of this platform in the Portuguese market represents a new option for the Portuguese population interested in accessing mental health resources in an organized manner.

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