On September 12, 2023, the Department of Psychiatry and Narcology held the event “I love life!” for 1st year students of GM and Dentistry of the Russian Department. within the framework of the “Rukhani Zhangyru” program dedicated to World Suicide Prevention Day. Organizers: head of the department doctor Phd Moldagaliev T.M., Almagambetova A.A., Altybaeva G.K., residents 1, 2 years of study, GP 622, 5108 GM group with the active assistance of the staff of the school of medicine and SHOZSFSD methodologist Zykhanova F.T. and Muratbekova D.A.
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. The day is celebrated under the theme “Giving Hope through Action.” This slogan serves as a powerful call to action and a reminder that there are alternatives to suicide and that through our actions we can inspire hope and strengthen prevention. Suicide is now a huge problem in society, especially among the younger generation. Prevention of suicidal behavior is one of the most important tasks of society. For this reason, our university takes an active part in this event, annually conducting prevention among first-year students of our medical university.
Welcoming speeches were made to the 1st year students of Semey Medical University by: Head of the Department of Psychiatry and Narcology Doctor Phd Moldagaliev T.M., Assistant of the Department Almagambetova A.A., Methodist of the School of Dentistry Muratbekova D.A. In their speeches they highlighted the situation regarding the problem of suicide in Kazakhstan. According to suicide rate statistics for 2023, Kazakhstan is in 19th place out of 178 countries. Also, frequently occurring behavioral, situational and verbal signs warning of the possibility of suicide were listed. It was said about measures that are possible and available to everyone in relation to people experiencing difficulties. Students were given recommendations on alternative solutions and the ability to cope in any difficult life situations.
At the end, psychotherapeutic training was conducted to increase stress resistance, self-esteem and a positive attitude towards life. The students were very happy to attend our event and received a huge amount of positive emotions.[/vc_column_text]
