"Healthy Generation - Safe Environment" training course

Training Course “Healthy Generation – Safe Environment” supported by the Almaty Youth Policy Department

Participants: Educators and Psychologists

🎯 Course Objective

To promote a healthy lifestyle by preventing suicidal behavior among youth, raising awareness of the dangers of harmful habits, and improving literacy about sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

🧩 Key Topics

Suicide Prevention

• Identifying suicide risk groups

• Recognizing warning signs and behavioral indicators

• Crisis intervention and psychological first aid algorithms

• Methods of empathetic communication and providing support

Prevention of Harmful Habits

• Smoking, alcohol, and drug use – consequences and social impact

• Developing personal resilience and decision-making skills

• Methods for preventing risky behavior in school and college environments

STI (Sexually Transmitted Infections) Prevention

• Awareness levels among youth

• Major types of STIs and preventive measures

• Promoting health-conscious and responsible relationship culture

🧠 Skills Acquired by Participants

• Effective communication with adolescents in difficult life situations

• Methodology for conducting preventive trainings and discussions

• Analyzing factors affecting the psychological and social health of youth

🤝 Outcomes

• Improved professional competence of psychologists and educators

• Knowledge gained was directed towards practical application

• Existing preventive tools for specialists working with youth were systematized