{"id":130607,"date":"2026-08-11T09:27:29","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T13:27:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/hansel-garcia-calls-for-breaking-the-silence-on-mental-health-in-the-dr\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T09:27:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T13:27:29","slug":"hansel-garcia-calls-for-breaking-the-silence-on-mental-health-in-the-dr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/national\/hansel-garcia-calls-for-breaking-the-silence-on-mental-health-in-the-dr\/","title":{"rendered":"Hansel Garc\u00eda calls for breaking the silence on mental health in the DR"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hansel Garc\u00eda makes an urgent call to prioritize mental health after tragic event<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Communicator Hansel Garc\u00eda, during his participation in the show Esto No es Radio Show, delivered a powerful message to Dominican society regarding the critical need to strengthen family bonds and place mental health at the center of daily priorities. This statement comes in the wake of the unfortunate passing of Illio Onofre Constanza de Le\u00f3n, a 22-year-old young man whose departure has shocked the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Garc\u00eda highlighted the brilliant career of Constanza de Le\u00f3n, who was a young polyglot and aviation student, to emphasize that emotional crises do not discriminate and can affect any individual, regardless of their level of academic preparation or socioeconomic background. According to reports, the victim was going through a depressive episode stemming from a romantic breakup, a situation that was being treated professionally following a previous attempt on her life just two months ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The importance of breaking the silence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the pillars of Garc\u00eda’s analysis was communication as an essential tool for prevention. The communicator urged all people facing moments of emotional vulnerability to break the silence, ignoring the stigma or social judgments that often accompany those who express their pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You have to talk, talk about what is happening to you, let them call you a chatterbox, let them call you a crybaby, let them call you a mama’s boy. It doesn’t matter.<\/p>\nHansel Garc\u00eda<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The analyst stressed that, particularly in men, there is a social pressure that ridicules grief or the expression of feelings, which leads to isolation. Garcia urged the audience to seek spaces for venting both within the family and in the workplace, urging people not to hide their internal processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Active intervention in response to warning signs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Beyond listening, Garc\u00eda emphasized that one’s inner circle plays a decisive role. According to the communicator, when a person shows clear signs of depression or loss of self-esteem, the response from family and friends must be proactive and decisive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Help should not be limited to words of encouragement; it requires direct and physical intervention.<\/li>\n
  • It is essential to accompany the person to receive specialized care, whether with psychologists or psychiatrists.<\/li>\n
  • A history of previous attempts requires constant vigilance and uninterrupted support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Finally, the communicator concluded his speech with a reflection on the importance of maintaining a constant dialogue between parents and children. Garcia reiterated that, in the face of life’s difficulties, it is vital to help young people understand that, even if they face temporary obstacles, there is always the possibility of overcoming the darkest moments and finding hope in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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