Visit to Zhytomyr Polytechnic State University

Coordinating center for mental health of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine for the purpose of sharing experience and presenting the assets of higher education institutions that are participants of the community of universities of the All-Ukrainian mental health program «How are you?» — the initiative of the first lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska — on February 27, he organized a visit to the Zhytomyr Polytechnic State University.

The Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic University was presented at the event by Andrii Ivanchenko, Vice-Rector for Scientific and Pedagogical Work, Socio-Economic Development and Youth Policy. Field meetings are a traditional format for sharing experience and best practices among community higher education institutions.

First Lady Olena Zelenska, Deputy Minister of Education and Science Mykola Trofymenko, Deputy Minister of Veteran Affairs Yuliya Kirilova, representatives of the National Agency for Quality Assurance of Higher Education, National Qualifications Agency, vice-chancellors and heads of psychological services of universities of the «How are you?» community, experts in the field of mental health also took part.

During the meeting, the results of a study on the training of non-medical specialists in the field of mental health were presented. What should be the answers to the gaps highlighted by the research — the meeting participants strategized during a practical workshop.

6 new educational courses for mental health professionals created by «How are you?» in accordance with international standards and taking into account professional requests: «Prevention of risky behavior among young people», «Trauma-informed approach», «Adolescence: a map for adults», «Legislation in the field of mental health: a navigator for a specialist», «Motherhood and parenting without stress: a course for specialists» and «Basic communication skills for psychosocial support providers».

The project was implemented with the support of the «Partnership for a Strong Ukraine» program, financed by the Governments of Great Britain, Estonia, Canada, Norway, Finland, Switzerland and Sweden.

We work together — we develop together!