According to the WHO definition, “mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being”. Self-help in relation to mental health involves active practices aimed at improving and supporting all of these components, which are influenced by a variety of factors. Regardless of a person’s state of mind on a given day, week, or month, self-care remains an important aspect that can enhance overall quality of life.
On September 15, 2025, associate professors of the Department of Professional Education in Technologies and Design, Alla Kolodyazhna, PhD in Psychology; Maksym Moskalov, PhD in Psychology; and Inna Kosyak, PhD in Pedagogy, together with Aliona Tykhomirova, PhD in Psychology, Senior Lecturer, took part in a webinar on “Evidence-based Self-help Practices in Mental Healthcare: Small Interventions with a Big Effect” as part of the project “Professional Development in the Field of Mental Health: Knowledge, Experience, Practice”, conducted by the Coordination Center for Mental Health of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. The project is being implemented as part of the All-Ukrainian Mental Health Program “How Are You?” – an initiative of First Lady Olena Zelenska.
The speaker at the event was Oleh Romanchuk, a psychotherapist and child and adolescent psychiatrist at the Family Circle Center, as well as director of the Institute of Mental Health at the Ukrainian Catholic University and the Ukrainian Institute of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. He has many years of clinical experience, particularly in supporting children and adults coping with the loss of a loved one. Mr. Romanchuk is an accredited therapist, supervisor, and trainer in cognitive-behavioral therapy, schema therapy, EMDR, and dance movement therapy. He is also the founder of the Family Circle Center and has been actively involved in developing educational programs, innovative social projects, and mental health reforms in recent years. In addition, he is the author of several documentary films and both professional and popular books.
During the webinar, the lecturer presented practical self-help techniques based on cognitive-behavioral therapy, explained how to apply them effectively in client work, and demonstrated ways for specialists to integrate these tools into their daily practice. In total, more than 440 participants attended the event.
We sincerely thank the organizers for their effective communication and for providing informative and well-prepared webinar materials!
18.09.2025
