He is Associate Director of the Chair of Mental Health at the University of Vic – Central University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC). An occupational therapist, researcher, and international consultant, he has led more than 40 participatory research and innovation projects and contributed to over 10 European initiatives. His work focuses on mental health, arts and culture, social and cultural entrepreneurship, and community-based innovation, supporting organisations and public institutions in the design, implementation, and evaluation of transformative programmes. He is internationally recognised for promoting interdisciplinary approaches that connect health, culture, education, and social innovation to improve wellbeing and social inclusion.
Dr. Salvador Simó
August 2026

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