Mental Health Day at Charles University will take place on 8 October 2026. The main lecture programme will be held in the Modrá posluchárna (Celetná 20, Congress Centre, 2nd floor). Workshops, information stands, and evening film screenings will take place at CU Point (Celetná 13).
Registering for a specific talk or workshop guarantees your place. You are also welcome to attend without registration if capacity allows.
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13:00–13:45 |
Philosophy and Mental HealthMA Adam Lalák, M.Phil.Many people think of philosophy as abstract theorising. However, in its original meaning, philosophy was understood as a search for wisdom and care for the soul. Conceived in this therapeutic way, philosophy can be a valuable tool of self-care that can help us search for a better way to live our lives. In this talk, Adam Lalák will explain this conception of philosophy and offer practical tools from the philosophical tradition to support our well-being. |
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14:30–15:15 |
Social Skills for Gen ZMgr. Anna-Marie PospíšilováAs digital natives, Gen Z often communicates online more than face-to-face, and while technology makes life easier, avoiding in-person interaction can increase social stress. This lecture explores how digital habits affect social confidence and suggests simple ways to improve communication and feel more comfortable connecting with others. |
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13:00–15:00 |
Art Therapy WorkshopMgr. Tomáš HolubThere are many different ways to build resilience, and art therapy is one of them. In this workshop, we’ll explain the basic principles of resilience and art therapy and focus on fostering resilience through guided imagery and the subsequent creative process. |
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14:00–14:50 |
Pillars of Resilience: Finding Solid Ground When the World Feels UnsteadyBc. Veronika Hanušová, PEERKOlektivHow can we become more mentally resilient? Many of us have probably asked ourselves this difficult question. Throughout our lives, we constantly face various challenges. Sometimes, we experience disappointment, rejection, or loss… Yet a fulfilling human life brings with it a vast spectrum of emotions - not just the pleasant ones. The goal of this workshop is not to get rid of these emotions, but to build skills that help us better navigate what we’re going through. Based on the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), the program combines a theoretical introduction with practical exercises. Through them, participants will get a chance to practice working with their own thoughts and feelings. The emphasis is primarily on becoming aware of one’s own values and the pillars of resilience that can carry us on our journey toward a fulfilling and meaningful life. This workshop is a part of the PEERKOlektiv project.
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15:00-15:50 |
To Grow or Not to Grow: A Psychological Perspective on Living Well in the Modern WorldBc. Ľuboslava Švajková, PEERKOlektivIn this workshop, we will explore how to identify what truly matters amid the demands and pace of modern life. We will look at how to face the fears and challenges that come with living in today’s world, resist the pressure to meet the expectations of others, and find ways of living that support our psychological well-being. The workshop will introduce simple, practical exercises designed to help us gain greater clarity about what we truly want, reconnect with what matters to us, and develop healthier ways of navigating the challenges of modern life. This workshop is a part of the PEERKOlektiv project. |
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17:00–17:45 |
Meditation: Sitting, Walking, Breathing, BeingMgr. Jozef Murín, Centre for the Care of the Soul CUCome and slow down, take a breath, and simply be with yourself for a while. Meditation can be a simple way to pause in the midst of studying, work, and the everyday rush. It can help calm the mind, become more aware of what we are experiencing, and create a little space for ourselves. Join us for a gentle introduction to meditation – sitting, walking, and through mindful breathing. |
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18:00–20:00 |
Can't Feel Nothing (English with Czech subtitles)Who turned off our emotions and why? One day, director David Borenstein realised that endlessly staring at his mobile left him completely numb, neither happy nor sad – nothing. As if something had sucked all his emotions out of him. Is this really happening? And who’s responsible? Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOMkkkR4VRc Film screening followed by a discussion. |
For the full programme, including talks and workshops in Czech, please visit the Czech version of the programme HERE.
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