Experiências de um discente na implementação de oficinas psicoeducativas para promoção de saúde mental e prevenção do suicídio na comunidade universitária

Abstract

To describe the experiences of a Student in the Implementation of Psychoeducational Workshops to Promote Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in the University Community. Methods: This is a descriptive study of the experience report type, developed in a teaching project carried out within the scope of the Extension Project of the Federal University of Uberlândia. Experience report: The Psychoeducational Workshops course held in November 2022 by the Student Assistance Center of the Federal University of Uberlândia aimed to promote interventions aimed at students' mental health. The intervention methodology used combined exposure and discussion of concrete situations, providing moments of deep reflection, inspiration and learning for all participants. The experience was enriching for the intern involved, providing new theoretical knowledge, experience of the importance of cooperation, empathy and active listening in a professional context, contributing significantly to her training and future work in the chosen area. Conclusion: Workshops on university mental health promote enriching training, connecting theory and practice. Despite the challenges, it was possible to absorb the content presented and understand the importance of training student assistance professionals and teachers Keywords: Student assistance, University students, Teacher training, Health promotion, Mental health