Olivier Bénézet's continued medical work

Olivier Bénézet, a municipal counselor and pulmonologist, continues to work one morning per week despite being over 70 years old. He practices as a pulmonologist and emphasizes that he continues to do so because he enjoys the exchanges and relationships created during consultations.

Mental health initiative in Nîmes

Bénézet was entrusted with the mission of Creating links and dialogue around the key issue of mental health (CLSM) by Vincent Bouget, mayor of Nîmes. On October 7, Bénézet launched the Nîmes Local Mental Health Council in front of 300 professionals.

Preliminary mental health efforts

A preliminary version of this initiative was conducted two years ago. The CLSM is not a platform that will offer appointments for treatment. Instead, its role is to bring together elected officials, health professionals, social workers, people affected by mental health issues, and their families.

Expanding mental health collaboration

Representatives from areas that have an impact on quality of life and well-being will also be added, including housing, culture, sports, and justice. In 2023, in Nîmes, 51.6 inhabitants out of 1,000 were being treated for a psychiatric illness, while the national average was 40.2 inhabitants out of 1,000.

Long-term illness prevalence in Nîmes

According to one report, 3.8% of the population of Nîmes is affected by long-term illness (ALD), including ...