The 8th Conference “La Xarxa a Debat” it was held February 26, 2016 with the title “The Mental Health Network: Myths and Realities. Reflections on the Vitality of the Network”.

The conference reflected on the capacity of the mental health network to respond to the emerging needs of the population.

The conclusions of the previous conference were reviewed, especially regarding continuity of care, interdisciplinarity, and networking.

The impact of the socioeconomic situation on mental health and the increase in demand in a context of reduced resources were also alerted.

The opening lecture addressed applied ethics as an instrument of resistance faced with social changes and myths about mental health care.

The central round table was dedicated to the responsibility of professionals facing healthcare pressures and the need to revitalize the network.

The responsibility of the teams to work together and make better use of available resources was highlighted.

The event featured representatives from various professional groups related to mental health, social work, nursing, and social education.

Overall, the meeting presented a critical perspective on the myths, strengths and limitations of the mental health network.

The ultimate goal was to contribute to a more vital, interdisciplinary, flexible and capable of adapting to people's needs.