Psychologist services are now provided in the municipalities of Rokiskis district and Panevezys district

In October Public Health Bureau of Panevezys District Municipality signed a contract for the provision of psychologist services with VSI “Mokymai visuomenei ir personalui”, the Public Health Bureau of Rokiskis District Municipality signed a contract for the purchase of psychologist services with VSI “Lektoriai”. The executors provide psychologist services during the implementation of the “Healthy and Smart Youth” project in accordance with project contract no. LT03-1-SAM-K01-010 provisions and requirements of the European Economic Area and Norwegian financial mechanisms. Services have…

More psychologists providing JPSPP services

Since October, 2022, two psychologists providing JPSPP services strated working in the project. Contacts of psychologists: Psychologist Liudas Svipas Public Health Bureau of Rokiskis District Municipality E-mail: liudas.svipas@gmail.com Tel. +37067762779 Psychologist Vykinta Svipiene Public Health Office of Panevezys District Municipality Tel.+37060113322 You are welcome to apply

Training of the “Healthy and smart youth” for youth in Panevezys

In October training of the project “Healthy and Smart Youth” took place in Panevezys. The training for health disorders related to overweight and obesity intended for youth was led by lecturer Artiomas Sabajevas. On October 17 and 18, the training took place at Ramygala Gymnasium, at Darius ir Gireno str. 32, Ramygala, Panevezys district. Each days the training lasted for two hours, three classes participated in them – 8a, 9a and 10a. On October 20-21, the training took place at…

Prevention of health disorders related to overweight and obesity

As leisure time and eating habits change, the number of youth having overweight and obese problems is increasing in the world as well as in Lithuania. This is associated with insufficient physical activity, irrational diet and other aspects of modern culture. Eighth grade students of Kaisiadorys V. Girzadas progymnasium participated in the practical activity “Numbers and Health”. Students calculated and identified their BMI, measured the circumference of the wrist and assessed the bone structure which affects body weight. Overweight and…

PROJECT “Healthy and Smart Youth” EDUCATIONAL EVENT-CAMP

The last two educational camps of the project “Healthy and Smart Youth” took place. From the second quarter of 2021 the European Economic Area financing mechanism project “Healthy and Smart Youth” (LT03-1-SAM-K01-010) is being implemented to reduce and prevent health inequalities of youth in Kaisiadorys, Rokiskis and Panevezys districts. The project will implement 8 JPSPP delivery algorithms that will enable mechanisms for the provision of services to youth in the fields of mental health, nutrition, reproductive health and prevention of…

The stand “Sugar Content in Favourite Snacks” presented by youth at Kaisiadorys city festival

On June 4, 2022, the traditional Birds festival took place in Kaisiadorys. The main highlights of the festival are birds, wings, enthusiasm and good mood. A group of 14-16 year old youth from Kaisiadorys presented their stand “Sugar Content in Favourite Snacks”. The stand has been made using empty food packages found in educational institutions, youth center “Mazgas” and outside around them. Sugar content indicated in numbers on the empty food packages has been vividly illustrated by the use of…

Battle of the minds “Health Superheroes”

The project “Healthy and Smart Youth” provides attractive means for youth to encourage them to choose a healthy lifestyle. On May 10, the first stage of the battle of minds “Health Superheroes” took place at the “Mazgas” youth center. Six teams from schools of different districts and already working young people competed here. After four rounds, the first place was won by three 8th grade students of Kaisiadorys V. Girzadas Progymnasium. The girls, together with the support team, went to…

Preventive and educational seminars for children and specialists of Kaisiadorys, Rokiskis and Panevezys districts

In May, 2022, training on the topics “Prevention of Sexual Violence“, and “Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Pregnancy“ took place at Kaisiadorys Algirdas Brazauskas Gymnasium. On May 3rd, 2022 – Prevention of Sexual Violence On May 23rd,  2022 – Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Pregnancy During the training, sexuality, respect, the ability to make connections, the ability to say yes and no were discussed. It was reviewed how to recognize and prevent sexual violence, understand what is appropriate/inappropriate…

Publicity events of the project “Healthy and Smart Youth”

In March – May, 2022, the second publicity events of the project “Healthy and Smart Youth” took place. On March 31st the event took place in Rokiskis, Rokiskis Old Town Progymnasium. On April 4th the event took place in Panevezys district, Krekenava M. Antanaitis Gymnasium. On May 13th the event took place in Kaisiadorys, Kaisiadorys Algirdas Brazauskas Gymnasium. During the events, the project, which is being implemented, and it’s already achieved goals and results were presented. The needs and peculiarities…

Prevention and educational seminars for children of Kaisiadorys, Rokiskis and Panevezys districts

January-April, 2022, preventive and educational seminars were organized for children in Kaisiadorys, Rokiskis and Panevezys districts on the topics: “Prevention of Sexual Violence”, “Prevention of Sexual Transmitted Diseases and Pregnancy”, “Prevention of Psychoactive Substances and Alcohol” and “Prevention of Depression, Suicide and Self-Harm”. During the training the children was told about sexuality, respect, the ability to make connections, the ability to say yes and no. It was discussed how to recognize and prevent sexual violence, understand what is appropriate/inappropriate touch,…