Psychological Counselling

If you need someone to talk to, don’t wait any longer! Psychological counseling is offered to all international students studying at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, who want to talk and find solutions.

When You Might Need Consultation?

When you:
> want to know yourself better;

> want to develop your academic and personal potential;
> want to successfully adjust to a new culture;
> strive to overcome your fear of failure in examinations and burnout;
> want to learn stress-coping strategies;
> have relationship issues.

How Psychological Counseling Can Help You?

We often find it helpful to talk problems through with a friend or family member, but sometimes it doesn’t work for us and we need to talk to a professional therapist. Talking therapy gives you the chance to explore your thoughts and feelings and the effect they have on your behavior and mood. Understanding all this can help you to make positive changes by thinking or acting differently. Talking therapy can help you to take greater control of your live and improve your confidence. The counseling will begin with a single session but in most cases further sessions may be appropriate.

Consultations may be held in English, Russian and Lithuanian languages.

It is free of charge!

Why Can You Trust a Psychologist?

The psychologist is the right person to trust, because the information you provide is confidential.

How To Make an Appointment?

Book the most suitable time for you: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/LSMU2@lsmuni.lt/bookings/

You can make an appointment for:

Dr. Roza Joffė-Luinienė: by e-mail: roza.joffe@lsmuni.lt. Appointments are available for Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

The psychologist office is located at LSMU Medical Academy, Mickevičiaus 9 (the central building), room 120

Psychological Counselling during quarantine time
During quarantine time we can meet online (via MS Teams)

Book the most suitable time for you: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/LSMU2@lsmuni.lt/bookings/

More information on how to take care of your psychological health

You can read here: https://archyvas.lsmu.lt/en/front/news-and-events/take-care-of-your-psychological-health-and-get-help-online.html

Psychological resilience groups

We invite LSMU international students to attend the Psychological resilience group. During the meetings, students gain more knowledge about psychological health and try different practical methods of self-help.

The next cycle of sessions from 13th May 2021 at Thursdays;
morning group from 8:00 am, afternoon group from 3:00 pm:

1. Recognition of emotions

2. Stress

3. Stress coping and relaxation techniques

4. Plan to improve psychological health

5. Self-esteem strengthening and personal growth

Each meeting will take 1,5-2 hours.

Meetings will be remote via the Microsoft Teams platform, in English.

The registration to the group: https://forms.gle/XqhJJcee4XNf34WB6

We invite you to participate in all of the group meetings.

Lector: LSMU psychologist Rūta Lingytė. If you have any questions, contact: ruta.lingyte@lsmuni.lt

Take care of your psychological health!

Dear student,

If you feel stressed, anxious, or lonely, you need someone to talk with, don’t wait any longer!

Book the most suitable time for you and let's meet online (via MS Teams)
https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/LSMU2@lsmuni.lt/bookings/

Our psychologists are ready to help you!

Dr. Roza Joffė-Luinienė:roza.joffe@lsmuni.lt

Take care of your and others’ psychological health

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for you. Fear and anxiety about a disease and isolation can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.

Things you can do to support yourself:

>> Acknowledge your feelings. In situations that are uncertain and evolving such as this, it’s understandable to feel fear and worry about your own health and the health of your loved ones, also stressed, anxious, or upset, among other emotional reactions. Allow yourself time to notice and express what you’re feeling. This could be by writing them down in a journal, talking to others, doing something creative

>> You can also take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate.

>> You can do the Guided Body Scan Meditation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=figoOOXxn5s or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_sdaDwa2Ek

>> Also, you can try Progressive Muscle Relaxation Training: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihO02wUzgkc
Keep your own daily routine and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Strengthen your immune system, eat healthy, well-balanced meals. Avoid alcohol and drugs.

>> Get plenty/enough of sleep.

>> Be active during the daytime: do some study, read books and magazines, watch movies, especially those which you do not have time to watch otherwise.

>> Visit online museum: https://hellogiggles.com/news/museums-with-virtual-tours/?fbclid=IwAR2J9KNbVnpD-doHtv1bV6fcmUL_upKAeoMPhFeXOk3cD0T9Se25AqrFiK0

>> Study other languages.

>> Give a rest to your eyes and brains regularly. Use less devices (computer, TV, phone), take breaks from watching, reading or listening.

>> Exercise regularly. Take a walk or have a jog outdoors if it is possible. You can exercise at home or in outer space like parks or forests.

>> Check information, the news (social media) about the COVID-19, just 2 times per day and from reliable/trustable sources. Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly and from unreliable sources can be upsetting.
Follow these Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) prevention recommendations for the public: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public.

>> Connect with others in a safe way (via phone, internet). Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.

>> Sharing the trustful facts about COVID-19 and understanding the actual risk to yourself and people you care about can make an outbreak less stressful. When you share accurate information about COVID-19 you can help make people feel less stressed and allow you to connect with them.
People with preexisting mental health conditions should continue with their treatment and be aware of new or worsening symptoms.

> Keep yourself updated, check the newest information from the university.
> If you, or someone you care about, are feeling overwhelmed with emotions like stress, sadness, depression, or anxiety, or feel like you want to harm yourself or others, please contact our psychologists.
> If you suspect you are infected by coronavirus, and you are in Lithuania, call short number 1808.
> Keep calm and positive. Take a look to the bright side in every situation (however difficult it might be from the first sign)!

References and useful information:

>> https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html

>> https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/#collapsed828b

>> https://www.mind.org.hk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ResponseCoronavirusENG6.2.2020-.pdf

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) prevention recommendations for the public: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public

>> Updates on the LSMU website: https://archyvas.lsmu.lt/en/front/news-and-events/,

>> Study at LSMU: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Study.at.LSMU/posts/?ref=page_internal

>> Information board for international students of LSMU: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088354941256446/
https://lrv.lt/ (please use translator of browser)

>> https://nvsc.lrv.lt/en/news?fbclid=IwAR0QpVDPlmBqngE--KwblQMh9U3kfXguBEEuw6nlt0bKUEBYFKP0zgK_Un8

>> https://www.urm.lt/default/en/?fbclid=IwAR3ntuPYxdLxGG0mDCzLWx2CE54rL_mPMBRpIdyq1aJPhbdDUFC0JMmnj9Y

>> sam.lrv.lt/en/?fbclid=IwAR0Q4dWPrc_bG1g3sXCiG64wOOpOSiN-UpHGbh-xqtFO4nbKHE8lN3-fkaU

>> http://sam.lrv.lt/lt/naujienos/profesore-pataria-kaip-palaikyti-gera-psichologine-savijauta-saviizoliacijos-laikotarpiu?fbclid=IwAR1DnAIti39otqLSTwO4cgtE_-tVF2KWDXlouOL1kAESH9QhR1flTswQtA8 (please use translator of browser)