A meeting was
convened at Sokhumi State University within the framework of Student Support
Program
On
March 12, 2026, an informational and consultative session was organized for
undergraduate students from the Faculties of Education Sciences, Business and
Social Sciences, as well as Law and Diplomacy at Sokhumi State University. The
session was opened by the Subprogram Coordinator, Professor Indira Dzagania,
who underscored the critical importance of promoting awareness of mental health
and fostering psycho-emotional well-being among students.
As
part of the event, psychologist Natia Tchochua, a participant in the
subprogram, delivered a presentation titled “Support for the Student
Psychological and Social Services Platform.” Her presentation provided an
overview of research conducted within the subprogram, highlighted the principal
challenges encountered by students, and outlined effective approaches and
strategies aimed at addressing these issues.
The
subject matter generated substantial interest from the student audience. Upon
conclusion of the presentation, informational brochures were distributed, and a
structured survey was conducted. Participants completed questionnaires
comprising items developed by the moderators.
Since
2022, Sokhumi State University has been actively implementing the subprogram “Support
for the Student Psychological and Social Services Platform” under the
broader initiative “Support for Higher Education Institutions”
administered by the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia. Within
this framework, multiple research initiatives have been carried out across
higher education institutions in Georgia to systematically assess and analyze
student needs.
For
the current year, the subprogram has established the following strategic
objectives:
a)
Enhancing mental health awareness – intensifying outreach and
informational efforts to enhance students’ understanding of the significance of
psycho-emotional well-being;
b)
Investigating patterns in artificial intelligence utilization –
examining how students engage with artificial intelligence technologies within
the academic process;
c)
Assessing the psychological implications of artificial intelligence use
– undertaking a comprehensive analysis of the effects of artificial
intelligence on students’ psycho-emotional condition;
d)
Formulating practical recommendations – developing practical guidelines
to promote the healthy and balanced use of artificial intelligence.