The teachers of the Department of Foreign Languages (L.V. Alatyrtseva, A.I. Bardovskaya and N.V. Bushueva) organised a dynamic marathon of events to mark International Mental Health Day, uniting students from the Faculties of General Medicine, Dentistry and Faculty of Foreign Students.

      The highlight was a special session led by Associate Professor Y.P. Sannikova from the Department of Clinical Psychology, Psychology and Pedagogy. She transformed crucial knowledge into an interactive game, engaging students in the essential rules of a healthy lifestyle. She placed special emphasis on cultivating healthy habits as powerful tools to fend off daily stress and pave the way for academic success.

      The week of introspection and learning culminated in a profound visit to the Kirov Regional Clinical Psychiatric Hospital named after Academician V.M. Bekhterev. Organised with the invaluable assistance of Deputy Chief Physician E.V. Shalaginova and the Head of the Department of Social Work, S.Y. Shikhova, the excursion allowed students to stroll through the institution's park-like grounds and admire its thoughtful art installations. They saw firsthand how such an aesthetic environment is not merely decorative but plays a vital role in patient rehabilitation and social adaptation, working hand-in-hand with medical treatment.

      Through this immersive marathon, participants gained a renewed appreciation for the importance of mental balance in everyday life. They left with a powerful insight: the keys to psychological well-being are often within our own hands, grounded in simple, familiar rules we've known since youth.