Between October 7 and 11, NOVA Medical School, in collaboration with NOVA FCSH, is celebrating Mental Health Week, an initiative in the context of International Mental Health Day. The aim is to promote awareness and discussion about the psychological well-being of university students.
Throughout the week, NOVA Medical School will host several practical sessions and lectures focused on key mental health topics, such as anxiety management and the benefits of physical activity, as well as round tables and networking opportunities aimed at discussing the challenges of academic life and the transition to the job market.
The event is open to the entire NOVA University Lisbon community, as well as to external audiences.
Join us and be part of a week dedicated to personal growth and learning! Check out the full program below:
Monday, October 7th
10:30 a.m. | Round Table: Mental health in higher education (Rectory)
Prof. Joaquim Gago - NMS
Olga Oliveira Cunha - NOVA FCSH (Psychology)
Guilherme Vaz - AEFCSH
Tiago Rocha - Human Resources Division, NOVA FCSH
Maria João Gonçalves - AENMS
Susana Pereira - Human Resources Division, NMS
14h00 | Workshop: The importance of sleep - Soraia Morais (psychologist)
Venue: NOVA FCSH, room B201
Tuesday, October 8th
10h00 | Workshop: Creative writing - Mónica Menezes
Venue: NOVA FCSH, room B201
14h30 | Workshop: Music Therapy - Ana Lídia Franganito
Venue: NOVA FCSH, Auditorium B3
21h00 | Theater: Normally - Miguel Torga Theater Group
Venue: Auditorium 1, NMS
Wednesday, October 9th
16h00 | Talk and Networking: “The challenges of entering the job market” - Mariana Canto e Castro (Randstad)
Venue: NOVA Medical School, auditorium (to be confirmed)
Thursday, October 10th
11:30 a.m. | Lecture: The benefits of positive anxiety - Dr. Ricardo Caetano (psychiatrist)
Venue: Auditorium, NMS
12h00 | Practical session: Techniques for managing anxiety - Nurse Sandra Andrade
Venue: Auditorium, NMS
16h00 | Reading Club: Discussion about the book Morreste-me by José Luís Peixoto - Conversation about mourning
Venue: NOVA FCSH, Canteen reserved space, Tower B
Friday, October 11th
14h00 | Practical session: The benefits of physical activity
Venue: NMS Terrace
All Mental Health Week activities are free to attend.
**Program subject to change