The project “MAIS – UÉ: Active Mind and Social and Emotional Intelligence in Higher Education” is one of the winners of the second edition of the FLAD/OPP Prize – Mental Health in Higher Education. The FLAD/OPP – Mental Health in Higher Education Program is the result of a partnership with the Portuguese Psychologists’ Association (OPP) and the High Patronage of the Presidency of the Republic, and aims to contribute to reducing the prevalence of mental health problems among college students’ students.
He explains that the main goal of this project is “to promote the psychological well-being, mental health and resilience of students at Évora University, through peer education, for mental health literacy and the promotion and dissemination of emotional regulatory strategies.” University of Évora.
The goal is to encourage student participation in peer learning; Promote the development of emotional regulation and self-knowledge skills; Providing students with strategies that promote independence in daily management of anxiety levels; Strengthening resilience; Gaining knowledge in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and promoting inclusion and academic success are also demonstrated cumulatively.
It is worth noting, as the University of Évora emphasizes, that “the project includes several activities, such as: Tertúlias Fala Connosco; Podcasts Listen to us; Ponto D`Apoio – peer mentoring; group intervention such as academic training “This is Neuro” and “Bulletin Intimacy” and the movement that focuses on promoting various activities open to the student community that encourage the adoption of an active and healthy lifestyle (walking, running, relaxation sessions, cycling, nutrition workshops, nutrition, sleep planning, performances, etc.) or even the Regulare Action organization that works In partnership with the College of Arts to develop artistic expression workshops (plastic, musical, and theatrical) open to the student community.”
The Student Support Office highlights the importance of student participation in organizing and promoting the proposed activities “because it is essential to the success of this project.”
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