Prevention of Stress and Emotional Distress Among Young People

On October 16, 2026, A. B. Turmatova, a lecturer at the Department of History of Kazakhstan and Social Sciences, organized a round-table discussion entitled “Prevention of Stress and Emotional Distress Among Young People” for first-year students of the Dentistry educational programme.
The event was attended by Zhanat Oralbayevna Nurzhanbayeva, Head of the Department of History of Kazakhstan and Social Sciences, PhD, and Yerkhan Ashirkhanovich Amirkhan, Head of the Psychological Service.
The purpose of the round-table discussion was to prevent stress and emotional distress among young people, improve students’ psychological literacy, develop emotional management skills, and teach them how to maintain psychological resilience in difficult situations.
Zhanat Oralbayevna Nurzhanbayeva delivered the opening remarks, emphasizing the importance of protecting young people’s mental health, increasing their resilience to stress, and creating a supportive educational environment in modern society.
Yerkhan Ashirkhanovich Amirkhan provided the students with detailed information about the main causes and symptoms of stress, its impact on physical and mental health, and ways to prevent emotional distress. The students received practical advice on managing negative emotions, planning their time effectively, getting sufficient rest, building self-confidence, and seeking professional psychological support when necessary.
During the meeting, the students actively participated in the discussion and shared their thoughts and opinions. They spoke about stressful situations they encounter in everyday life and during their studies and asked the specialist questions. In addition, the participants completed psychological exercises aimed at coping with stress and discussed various real-life situations.
At the end of the round-table discussion, the participants concluded that mutual support, positive relationships, an active lifestyle, and a responsible attitude towards one’s emotional well-being are essential for protecting young people’s mental health.
The event contributed to improving the students’ psychological literacy and developing their skills in managing emotions and making effective decisions in difficult situations.