Difin Relaks akademicki — practical examples of activities supporting mental health in academic environments (Polish) is a Polish-language volume that collects tested methods, programmes and interventions designed to promote wellbeing and reduce stress in universities and other higher education settings. The book focuses on practical activities for students, academic staff and campus wellbeing teams, offering descriptions of workshops, peer-support formats and preventive actions that can be adapted to different institutional contexts. Content is presented in a way that supports implementation, evaluation and integration with existing student services.
Advantages
The book provides concrete, practice-focused examples rather than solely theoretical discussion, with step-by-step descriptions of activities and suggested adaptations for different group sizes and contexts. It covers a range of approaches to mental health promotion, including stress management, relaxation techniques, peer-support structures and preventive measures tailored to academic populations. The Polish-language presentation makes it directly usable in Polish universities and by Polish-speaking practitioners.
Suitable for
- University wellbeing teams planning preventive programmes
- Student services and counselling centres developing workshops
- Academic staff seeking classroom or department-level interventions
- Student organisations and peer-support groups
- Researchers and practitioners mapping practical mental health activities in higher education
Key specifications
- Language: Polish
- Format: printed book
- Content focus: practical activities, programmes and interventions for mental health in academic settings
- Target audience: students, faculty, campus wellbeing teams and student services
- Use case: implementation, adaptation and evaluation of wellbeing initiatives in higher education
How to use
Read the book to identify activities that match your institutional needs, then adapt the presented formats to local group sizes, available time and resources. Use the step-by-step descriptions to prepare session plans, allocate roles (facilitator, peer supporter, evaluator) and collect materials in advance. Pilot selected activities with small groups, collect feedback and adjust content or duration before scaling up to larger courses or campus-wide programmes.
Usage recommendations
Combine the activities described in the book with existing student support services and local referral pathways. Monitor outcomes such as participant satisfaction, perceived stress levels and engagement to inform further adaptation. When implementing peer-support formats, provide facilitator training and clear guidelines on confidentiality and boundaries.
