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Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP) is taking a significant step towards promoting the well-being and mental health of its students with the launch of UCP2 Mental Health. Learn more about this initiative here.

World Mental Health Day, celebrated on October 10, was marked with an awareness-raising action aimed at the academic community at the Universidade Católica headquarters in Lisbon, coordinated by the Social Responsibility Office. Read more.

Universidade Católica celebrates World Mental Health Day with the launch of the second season of Mindcast, UCP's mental health podcast. Get to know the themes and guests of the new episode.

The first season of MindCast came to an end on 11 July and in the last episode, we had the opportunity to talk to António Sampaio, Psychiatrist and Professor at Lusófona University.

The 4th episode of MindCast, entitled "The Importance of Self-Esteem for Academic Success", was released on 13 June. Find out more and listen on Spotify and Anchor.

During exam season, Católica launches the 3rd episode of MindCast, with advice on how to manage time and stress. Listen to Cátia Branquinho, a professor at Universidade Católica and Clinical and Health Psychologist, and Sofia Torneiro and learn all the tips.

The 2nd episode of MindCast, entitled "Depression and Anxiety among young people: warning signs and how to seek help", was released on May 16th. Learn more and listen on Spotify and Anchor.

Católica's new podcast brings together mental health experts and young students for five episodes. Inês Camacho is the guest on the premiere episode, on 2 May, where she will discuss the mental health of young people in higher education institutions. Learn more and listen on Spotify and Anchor.

April was full of initiatives organised by UCP Press in Lisbon and Porto. With seven new books published and 24 authors involved. Find out more.