On March 11, 2026, Dariya Rakhimalievna Shabdenova, Head of the Office of Inclusive Education and Mental Health, participated as a psychological consultant in the inter-university event “Psycho Express – Support Hub: Model of Psychological Support.”
The event was held at Satbayev University – Kazakh National Research Technical University named after K. I. Satpayev (Almaty) and brought together psychologists from higher education institutions across the city to exchange professional experience and develop effective mechanisms for crisis response and psychological support for students.
Within the framework of the program, Dariya Rakhimalievna attended a seminar-training on modern approaches to preventing crisis conditions among students and participated in the inter-university PsychoExpress rapid counseling practice aimed at providing timely psychological assistance and supporting the mental well-being of students.
Students’ mental health is a key component of a successful educational process and the formation of a resilient and socially active personality. In modern conditions, issues of psychological well-being require the consolidation of efforts from all universities to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive educational environment.
During the event, psychological assistance was provided to students and university staff. Following the results of the participation, Dariya Rakhimalievna Shabdenova was awarded a letter of appreciation from Serik Kasymovich Shalabayev, Vice-Rector for Administrative, Social and Educational Work of Satbayev University, for her contribution to the development of inter-university cooperation in the field of psychological support and strengthening the mental health of student youth.
Participation in such initiatives contributes to the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
- SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being
- SDG 4 – Quality Education
- SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
Such inter-university events promote professional cooperation among psychological service specialists and contribute to the development of an effective system for supporting students’ mental health within the educational environment.
