An information and education campaign entitled “Your mind – your strength” has been launched at the University of Warsaw. The aim of the initiative is to raise awareness of the importance of mental health and promote well-being among the entire academic community. The campaign is being carried out by the University of Warsaw Psychological Support Center.
October is a month in which the importance of mental health is particularly emphasized. It is an excellent time to remind about the valueof prevention and supporting emotional balance. The University of Warsaw is taking active stepsto raise awareness in this area.
Caring for balance
The University of Warsaw has launched an information and education campaign promoting mental health. The initiative, entitled “Your mind – your strength,” is addressed atthe entire academic community. It draws attention to the importance of caring for mental health, building awareness of prevention, and reinforcing the belief that each of us can influence on our well-being, emotions, and inner balance.
– The times we live in require us to take special care of our mental health. The effects of the pandemic, the ongoing war across the eastern border, the excess of stimuli reaching us every day, the limitation of direct relationships to social media presence—all of this affects our well-being. The campaign aims to draw attention to the importance of caring for ourselves and othersin this respect. Each of us can have a real impact on this aspect of health – by developing good habits and taking care of our inner world and emotions, says Prof. Maciej Raś, Vice-Rector for Student Affairs and Quality of Education at the University of Warsaw.
Educational activities
As part of the campaign, the University of Warsaw community can take part in two free workshops: From tension to calm – practical strategies for coping with anxiety and Strengthen your mental resilience – practical ways to build well-being and cope with everyday challenges.
A series of videos and educational materials, including a guide, have also been prepared and will be distributed through UW channels and made available in print.
The campaign, carried out by the University of Warsaw Psychological Support Center, is financed from the prevention fund of the mutual insurance company TUW PZUW.
All members of the academic community – students, doctoral students, and employees of the University of Warsaw – can access suport fromthe UW Psychological Support Center and the helpline: +48 22 55 24 424.