Structural and practical aspects of supporting the psychological health of students in higher education institutions

Abstract

This article examines the problems and prospects of structural and practical aspects of supporting the psychological health of students in higher education institutions. The relevance of the study is due to the importance and necessity of addressing the existing problems. The aim of the study is to substantiate the problem of supporting the psychological health of students in higher education institutions and to develop measures that determine the characteristics and effectiveness of support through experimental research.

The scientific significance lies in contributing to the development and expansion of scientific ideas about psychological support for students. The practical significance lies in confirming the necessity and effectiveness of the structural and practical integration of diagnostic, preventive, and developmental activities of university psychological services aimed at improving the psychological health of students. The following methods were used: theoretical analysis of the research topic; empirical methods, questionnaire surveys and testing using standard methods, qualitative and quantitative analysis of the data obtained. A definition of a structural and practical approach to psychological support for university students was established as the integration of diagnostic procedures, preventive measures, and developmental practices, with mandatory consideration of individual psychological characteristics and the specifics of the university educational environment. The results of empirical research and correlation analysis confirmed the effectiveness of implementing structural and practical support for students. Positive changes in the psychological health of students were noted in the experimental group. The results obtained are scientifically significant for the development of scientific ideas about psychological support for students and demonstrate its practical value, as they can be implemented in higher education institutions.