The university hosted an event as part of the All-Ukrainian Mental Health Program “How Are You?” – an initiative by the First Lady Olena Zelenska. The session was conducted by the regional coordinator of the program, Victoria Panchenko.
The meeting was held to draw attention to and popularize responsible attitudes towards mental, psychological, and physical health, improve psycho-emotional well-being, and provide basic knowledge of first psychological self-help. Deputy Chairman of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional State Administration – Head of the Regional Military Administration Nadiia Zadorozhnia, the first vice-rector of DSUIA Igor Magdalina, and others participated in the event.
The event took place in a World Cafe format. Cadets moved between locations, where they completed creative tasks: “Path of Mental Health,” “Fluid Art Technique,” transformational psychological game “Leila,” surveys about well-being and understanding of mental health. All participants of the event were filled with positive impressions and gained valuable knowledge.
According to the organizers, participating in the event provides an opportunity to spread information about the importance of supporting mental health and establishing a balance between the psychological and physical components of well-being.
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