Representatives of the Polytechnic University took part in a meeting of the university community of the All-Ukrainian mental health program «How are you?»
Representatives of NU «Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic» took part in the meeting of the university community of the All-Ukrainian mental health program «How are you?», which took place on April 28 at Lutsk National Technical University.
The meeting was organized by the Coordination Center for Mental Health of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine as part of the initiative of the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska. The community of universities of the «How are you?» program unites higher education institutions that implement best practices in mental health care in the educational environment and develop relevant competencies of future specialists.
The Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University was presented at the event by the Vice-Rector for Scientific and Pedagogical Work, Socio-Economic Development and Youth Policy Andriy Ivanchenko and the coordinator of the university’s psychological service, Alena Sadykina.
Current challenges in the field of mental health were discussed, in particular the issue of training non-medical professionals, the development of university support services, and the formation of a culture of psychological well-being.
During a panel discussion on strategic responses to gaps in specialist training, Alena Sadykina spoke about the experience of the university’s psychological service.
The participants were introduced to the achievements of LNTU in developing a university environment supporting mental health: implemented initiatives, as well as services and spaces aimed at building psychological resilience and well-being of students and employees.
Participation in such initiatives contributes to strengthening the role of universities as centers for the formation of psychological resilience, the development of a culture of mutual support and a responsible attitude towards mental health. We thank the organizers for the invitation and the opportunity to join an important professional dialogue!
Support for the development and implementation of the All-Ukrainian Mental Health Program «How Are You?» — an initiative of First Lady Olena Zelenska — is provided by the Coordination Center for Mental Health of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine with expert support from the World Health Organization (WHO).
