Mental Health Support Event at Southern Ukrainian University
A thematic event titled «Support for Mental Health: Symbols of Support» was held at the Southern Ukrainian National Pedagogical University named after K.D. Ushynsky. This initiative is part of the nationwide mental health program «How are you?» initiated by the First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska.
The goal of the event was to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining mental health and to create a space for dialogue and experience sharing.
More than 40 participants attended in person, and over 100 joined online, including students, psychology professionals, educators, and community activists.
Welcoming remarks were delivered by Deputy Head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, Dmytro Radulov, University Rector Andrii Krasnozhon, and Regional Coordinator of the «How are you?» program, Anna Velychko. They emphasized the importance of consolidating efforts in the field of mental health and the special role of youth in building psychological resilience in society.
The event program included thematic quizzes, interactive activities, and practical tools for supporting mental well-being.
The moderator of the event was Andrii Bortov, head of the Mental Health Center, who presented relevant statistical data regarding consultations with mental health professionals.
At the end of the event, participants engaged in a gratitude practice, creating a symbolic «Tree of Gratitude» with personal wishes and words of support.
The event confirmed the growing interest in mental health topics and the importance of continuing such initiatives in the region.
The development and implementation of the nationwide mental health program «How are you?» is supported by the Mental Health Coordination Center of the Cabinet of Ministers with the expert assistance of the World Health Organization.
