“Cultural Portal” Club Meeting

On April 4, 2024, another meeting of the “Cultural Portal” student’s discussion club was held on the online platform provided by the department of Humanities. As usual, English was used as the primary language for discussions. The topic of the meeting – “MENTAL HEALTH IN TIMES OF WAR AND TERRORISM” – generated significant interest among both Ukrainian and international participants, who prepared and delivered presentations followed by discussions.

Moderator and leader of the meeting – senior lecturer Iryna Shevchuk.

The presentations covered various aspects related to mental health in the context of war and terrorism, with each presenter offering valuable insights:
• Vladimir Dybov, gr. M 2302 (supervised by Julia Sardanova), explored the causes and repercussions of PTSD.
• Sofia Radchenko, gr. F 2302 (supervised by Olena Yurchenko), discussed mental health challenges amid wartime situations.
• Alina Velichko and Anastasia Kuzhilnaya, both from gr. S 2303 (supervised by Julia Sardanova), shed light on the psychological aftermath of war and terrorism.
• Sofia Aleksienko, a member of gr. M 2211 (supervised by Iryna Shevchuk), provided insights into the psychological profile of a terrorist.
• Vladislav Vyakhirev, also from gr. M 2211 (supervised by Iryna Shevchuk), examined the causes and effects of PTSD-related issues.
• Zahid Hussein, gr. MA 2301o (supervised by Iryna Shevchuk), discussed the physiological and psychological impact of the Ukrainian war.
• Karina Kharchenko and Nazar Malinchuk, from gr. M 2303 (supervised by Julia Sardanova), addressed the psychological effects of war on teenagers.

All presentations sparked lively discussions among attending students and faculty members, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas.

Looking ahead, the Humanities Department announces its next meeting scheduled for the end of April 2024, themed “Alternative Medicine.” Given the topic’s significance, all are invited to participate either by giving presentations or attending as listeners. For further details, please reach out to the Humanities Department (2 Boryspilskaya St., room 306, email: i.shevchuk@kmu.edu.ua).

It’s worth noting that these gatherings offer an excellent opportunity to enhance English communication skills, connect with new acquaintances, and expand one’s social circle.