The “Endinsat en les teves emocions” programme, promoted by the Mallorca Island Council, has held a new conference focusing on healthy relationships and social skills as key elements of emotional well-being during adolescence.
Psychologists and education professionals took part in the session, analysing the emotional challenges faced by young people, including the development of self-control, emotional regulation and the need for positive role models to support balanced personal growth.
The Councillor for the Presidency, Toni Fuster, stressed that mental health cannot be understood without addressing relationships and social bonds. He explained that the programme aims to support both young people and the adults who accompany them, helping them better understand current challenges, uncertainties and the social reality in which adolescents live today.
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Healthy relationships take centre stage in a new conference of Mallorca’s “Endinsat” programme
During the conference, speakers highlighted that social skills are not innate but are learned and developed over time. Educational psychologist Shannon de Jesús emphasised the importance of incorporating emotional and social education into learning processes, noting that skills such as assertive communication, empathy and emotional management are essential to prevent unhealthy relationships and to promote positive coexistence, including in digital environments.
Secondary school teacher Óscar Ramírez focused his contribution on self-awareness as the foundation of healthy relationships. He explained that understanding oneself helps individuals set boundaries and fosters emotional well-being through positive social connections. He also highlighted the importance of leading by example, validating young people’s emotions and offering guidance without resorting to excessive control.
Psychologist Irais Seguí pointed out that adolescence is a stage marked by greater difficulties related to self-control, which directly affects the way relationships are formed. She also stressed that social relationships at this age are crucial for identity development and for having reference figures with whom experiences can be shared.
The conference once again demonstrated the value of the Endinsat programme’s participatory format, which combines expert insights with open discussion. According to the councillor, this approach encourages participants to share doubts and experiences, while also allowing those who do not speak to leave with new perspectives and a sense of not being alone.
The “Endinsat en les teves emocions” programme will continue with monthly conferences addressing other issues related to youth mental health, such as technology-related disorders, academic pressure and body image.