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Health outreach programmes

Throughout 2024, IGU’s Public Relations and Promotion Department, the Continuing Education Application and Research Center, and the relevant academic units at Istanbul Gelisim University organize various seminars and training sessions aimed at improving health literacy and enhancing psychosocial awareness among different segments of society. TIn 2024, training programs were organized for the community, mainly for high school students and guidance counselors, on topics like motivation, exam stress, cyberbullying, solution-focused therapy, and sexual abuse awareness. These health-oriented collaborations are planned and implemented in line with the goals of “to increase the level of cooperation with local and regional institutions and organizations” and “to increase activities aimed at serving the society” stated in IGU’s 2024–2028 Strategic Plan. Table 3 presents the details of the implemented programs.



Early Career Awareness in Health Sciences: High School Academy Programs

High School Winter Academy

Organized IGU, the “IGU High School Winter Academy” was successfully held between January 23–26, 2024. With the slogan “I develop with Gelisim, I decide on my profession”, the program offered participants the opportunity to experience university life, gain knowledge in their areas of interest, and engage in practical learning activities. The program also supported the development of information literacy and increased awareness of health-related issues.



The workshops offered under the scope of Good Health and Well-being included:

  • Nursing Workshop: Students received training on basic nursing practices, principles of patient care, and fundamental interventions for health protection, gaining the ability to evaluate human health from a multidimensional perspective.
  • 3D Jaw Model Workshop in Dentistry: Participants gained hands-on experience regarding the impact of oral and dental health on overall health, developing both technical skills and a preventive health approach.
  • Discover and Make Meaning of Yourself through Art Therapy Workshop: This session provided insights into emotional regulation, stress management, and self-expression, supporting participants’ psychological well-being.
  • Creative Drama Workshop: Focused on enhancing emotional intelligence, self-awareness, empathy, and social skills, this workshop contributed to strengthening the psychosocial resilience of young individuals.
  • Applied Cyber Security Workshop: Topics such as personal data protection and awareness of online risks were addressed, helping participants develop digital literacy and a conscious approach to cyber safety.
High School Summer Academy

Organized by IGU, the “2024 High School Summer Academy” was successfully held on July 8–9, 2024. Designed to offer high school students a hands-on university experience and introduce them to different academic disciplines, the event featured workshops from eight academic departments and attracted significant interest from participants. A total of 127 high school students took part in this year’s program, including 25 guest students from Bosnia and Herzegovina, hosted in collaboration with the Avcılar District Directorate of National Education. Through both theoretical and practical workshop content aligned with their prospective academic interests, participants enhanced their career awareness and gained valuable insights into their future educational paths.

Workshops delivered under the scope of Good Health and Well-being included the following:

  • Nursing Workshop: Participants had the opportunity to observe and experience basic nursing practices, gaining awareness on patient care, hygiene, communication, and care planning.
  • 3D Jaw Model Workshop in Dentistry: Students explored the link between oral health and general health, acquiring applied knowledge through hands-on modeling activities.
  • Creative Drama Workshop: Designed to support psychological well-being, this session enabled students to express emotions, develop self-awareness, and engage in group communication, contributing to their psychosocial development.


Well-Being Academy: Psychosocial Support Program for Youth and Educators


The Well-Being Academy is a psychosocial support initiative implemented by IGU to raise awareness among young individuals and guidance counselors on topics such as psychological resilience, exam anxiety, motivation, and emotional balance.

Throughout 2024, the program reached over 60 high schools and institutions, delivering seminars and training sessions. For guidance counselors, the program included educational content on sexual abuse awareness, solution-focused therapy, and therapeutic card techniques. For prospective university students, seminars covered key topics such as exam anxiety, stress management, effective communication, and productive study strategies. This initiative represents one of the university’s community engagement efforts aimed at promoting mental health and well-being. Table 5 presents a summary of the trainings and seminars.

Training /Seminar Name Date Institution
The Key to Success: Exam Anxiety and Motivation Management 02.01.2024 Toki Ali Duran Mesleki Ve Teknik Anatolian High School
Taking Exam Anxiety Under Control: Strategies for Productive Study and Success 03.01.2024 Çekmeköy Edukent Education Institutions
Discover Your Inner Strength: Motivation and Pathways to Success 04.01.2024 Nükhet Ercan Vocational And Technical Anatolian High School
Exam Anxiety: Tips for Stress Management and Success 11.01.2024 Kadriye Moroğlu Anatolian High School
Success in Studying: Efficient Methods and Motivation Techniques 12.01.2024 Şehit İlhan Sonkaya Anatolian Imam Hatip High School for Girls
Exam Anxiety: Tips for Stress Management and Success 12.01.2024 Gaziosmanpaşa Süleyman Şah Anatolian High School
Technology and Mental Health: Conscious Use Methods 16.01.2024 Mev College Private Guzelbahce Schools
Success in Studying: Efficient Methods and Guide to Success 17.01.2024 Bakırköy Final Akademi Anatolian High School 

Managing Exam Stress and Effective Time Management Strategies 18.01.2024 Edukent Tuzla Course Center
Discover Your Inner Strength: Motivation and Pathways to Success 06.02.2024 Küçükçekmece Jewelry Technology Vocational And Technical Anatolian High School
Discover Your Inner Strength: Motivation and Pathways to Success 09.02.2024 Bolluca Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School
Efficient Study and High Motivation: Tips for Exam Success 15.02.2024 Silivri Final Academy
Efficient Study and High Motivation: Tips for Exam Success 15.02.2024 Kocasinan Multiprogrammed Anatolian High School
Time Management and Efficient Study: Strategies for Success 15.02.2024 Silivri Final Academy
Exam Anxiety: Tips for Stress Management and Success 20.02.2024 Erenköy Girls High School
Coping with Test Anxiety and Motivational Strategies for Success 21.02.2024 Galata Anatolian Imam Hatip High School for Girls
Methods to Control Test Anxiety and Increase Motivation 21.02.2024 Galata Anatolian Imam Hatip High School for Girls
Sexual Abuse: Awareness, Prevention and Intervention Strategies 22.02.2024 Kağıthane Guidance and Research Center
Psychological Resilience Seminar 28.02.2024 Üsküdar Cumhuriyet Multiprogrammed Anatolian High School
Discover Your Inner Strength: Motivation and Pathways to Success 01.03.2024 Şile Anatolian Imam Hatip High School
Exam Anxiety: Tips for Stress Management and Success 01.03.2024 Kartal Hürriyet Anatolian Imam Hatip High School for Girls

Sexual Abuse: Awareness, Prevention and Intervention Strategies 07.03.2024 Beylikdüzü Guidance and Research Center
Psychological Resilience and Peer Bullying 11.03.2024 Fatih Atatürk Çağdaş Yaşam Multi-Program Anatolian High School
Transforming Anger: Methods of Emotional Balance and Control 14.03.2024 Sarıyer Anatolian Imam Hatip High School for Girls
Discover Your Inner Strength: Motivation and Pathways to Success 19.03.2024 Selime Vocational Technical Anatolian High School
Discover Your Inner Strength: Motivation and Pathways to Success 27.03.2024 Bahçelievler Gökkuşağı College
Discover Your Inner Strength: Motivation and Pathways to Success 05.04.2024 Hadımköy Toki Anatolian Imam Hatip High School for Girls
Short Term Solution Focused Therapy 18.04.2024 Esenyurt Guidance and Research Center
Coping with Exam Stress: Effective Management Strategies 18.04.2024 Bahçeşehir Gökkuşağı College
Short Term Solution Focused Therapy 18.04.2024 Sultangazi Guidance and Research Center
Sexual Abuse: Awareness, Prevention and Intervention Strategies 10.05.2024 Ordu Guidance and Research Center
Sexual Abuse: Awareness, Prevention and Intervention Strategies 16.05.2024 Bağcılar Guidance and Research Center
Terapötik Kartlar 16.05.2024 Beyoğlu Guidance and Research Center
Short Term Solution Focused Therapy 21.05.2024 Darıca Guidance and Research Center
Sexual Abuse: Awareness, Prevention and Intervention Strategies 16.08.2024 Eyyübiye Guidance and Research Center 

Sexual Abuse: Awareness, Prevention and Intervention Strategies 17.08.2024 Viranşehir Guidance and Research Center
Sexual Abuse: Awareness, Prevention and Intervention Strategies 18.08.2024 Ceylanpınar Guidance and Research Center
Child Sexual Abuse Cases and Interview Techniques 07.11.2024 Bayrampaşa Guidance and Research Center
Child Sexual Abuse Cases and Interview Techniques 08.11.2024 Bayrampaşa Guidance and Research Center
14.11.2024 Özel Sancaktepe Final Kurs
Psychological Resilience and Peer Bullying 19.11.2024 Avcılar Oğuzkaan Koleji
Creative Solutions for Combating Peer Bullying 22.11.2024 Bursa Mustafa Kemalpaşa Şehit Hikmet Aktaş Middle School
Response, Interview, and Legal Reporting Processes for School-Based Sexual Abuse Cases 05.12.2024 Urfa Harran Guidance and Research Center
Response, Interview, and Legal Reporting Processes for School-Based Sexual Abuse Cases 06.12.2024 Akçakale Guidance and Research Center
Time Management and Efficient Study: Strategies for Success 06.12.2024 Sancaktepe Final Anatolian High School
Sexual Abuse: Awareness, Prevention and Intervention Strategies 12.12.2024 Giresun Guidance and Research Center
Parent Academies: The Road to Success 12.12.2024 Şehit Ahmet Yıldız Anatolian High School 

Strategies to Increase Motivation 16.12.2024 Gaziantep EKET University Fair
The Formula for Winning the Exam: Efficient Study and the Right Strategies 17.12.2024 Küçükçekmece Marmara Anatolian Imam Hatip High School for Girls
Time Management and Efficient Study: Strategies for Success 17.12.2024 Arnavutköy Vocational And Technical Anatolian High School
Discover Your Inner Strength: Motivation and Pathways to Success 18.12.2024 Nursen Fuat Özdayı Anatolian High School
The Formula for Winning the Exam: Efficient Study and the Right Strategies 18.12.2024 Adana EKET University Fair
Psychological Meaning-Making Seminar 20.12.2024 Silivri Guidance and Research Center
Secrets of Exam Success: Tactical Study Methods 20.12.2024 Samsun EKET University Fair
Exam Anxiety and Motivation: Mental Strategies and Pathways to Success 20.12.2024 Kayseri EKET University Fair