An awareness event on addiction prevention and healthy lifestyle promotion was held at SKMA

A preventive awareness session on addiction and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle was held for students at South Kazakhstan Medical Academy. As part of the event, Aisulu Tursunbayeva, Master of Pedagogical Sciences, a member of the Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and a psychologist, conducted a survey among students and provided information about different types of addiction, their impact on a person’s physical and psychological health, as well as ways to prevent them. During the meeting, students were informed about the importance of recognizing the early signs of addictive behavior in a timely manner and taking preventive measures. The importance of seeking psychological support when facing difficult life situations was also emphasized.