A 50% increase in requests for psychological and psychiatric support among young people aged 14 to 25 and a catchment area of approximately 6,000 clients in care across the region : these are the numbers that paint a picture of mental health in the Medio Campidano.
To respond to these emerging needs and ensure continuity of care, ASL 6 has formally appointed Dr. Sonia Marchegiani to lead the Mental Health and Addiction Department , launching a strategic plan based on the integration of specialist facilities and the local network.
The appointment is part of the reorganization and strengthening of governance at ASL No. 6 of Medio Campidano. With Resolution No. 842 of October 28, 2026, General Director Joseph Polimeni recently appointed Dr. Sonia Marchegiani as interim director of the Department of Mental Health and Addictions (DSMD), in the presence of Health Director Raimondo Pinna.
The assignment is part of the strategic actions implemented by the Company Management to ensure continuity of care, clinical governance, and the full functionality of essential community services . The Department represents a key hub for caring for individuals with mental health problems or addictions, operating with a multidisciplinary approach and in close collaboration with the social and health districts, the hospital network, and community services.
In particular, the DSMD of the ASL 6 is divided into four operational reference structures: Mental Health Center (Complex Structure); Pathological Addictions Service (Complex Structure); Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry (Simple Departmental Structure); Psychiatric Rehabilitation (Simple Departmental Structure).
The Department currently serves approximately 6,000 clients, including minors and adults. A particularly significant epidemiological finding concerns the youth population: over the past five years, there has been a 50% increase in referrals for those aged 14 to 25, demonstrating the urgent need for timely and effective responses dedicated to young people and their families.
