PsikoHayat magazine, published by Üsküdar Üniversitesi and its practice and science partner NPİSTANBUL Hastanesi, met its readers with its 23rd issue. The magazine, released with "The Science of Goodness" as its cover story, also draws attention with its unique file topics. Featuring the latest developments in psychology, special interviews, and news from around the world, the magazine is once again very rich in its latest issue.
PsikoHayat, published quarterly by Üsküdar Üniversitesi and its practice and science partner NPİSTANBUL Hastanesi, is out with its 23rd issue and rich content.
Goodness has a depression and anxiety-reducing effect!
In the magazine, which features "The Science of Goodness" on its cover and addresses goodness from many perspectives, the article titled "Goodness that benefits the body, soul, and world" by Üsküdar Üniversitesi Founding Rector Psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan also meets the readers.
In the article, Tarhan underlined that goodness not only makes the other person happy but also makes the individual happy, noting that goodness has a depression and anxiety-reducing effect. Tarhan stated; "In fact, it has been observed that doing good benefits people. How does it benefit? Goodness makes not only the other person happy but also the individual themselves. It has an effect of reducing depression and anxiety. When a person does good, their self-esteem also increases. Research shows that when a person helps someone else, a happiness hormone, triggered by empathy, is released in the brain."
We are destroying nature and the environment with our own hands
In the latest issue of PsikoHayat magazine, Üsküdar Üniversitesi Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Prof. Dr. İbrahim Özdemir emphasized the importance of the topic "The Harms We Inflict on the Environment"; "We are obliged to find ways to use the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil we walk on and which is the basis of our food, without poisoning or polluting them. Our environment, which surrounds and embraces us with its air, water, and soil, is deteriorating every day. So much has changed in the last ten years. Not only is the Sea of Marmara on its deathbed; fish can no longer live in our Ergene, Gediz, Sakarya, and many other rivers due to factory waste. The quality of water, air, and soil is also constantly deteriorating. We are slaughtering nature and the environment with our own hands."
Special interview with Prof. Dr. Recep Akdağ
Former Minister of Health and Chairman of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Health Commission, Erzurum Deputy Prof. Dr. Recep Akdağ, made sincere statements about his life to Üsküdar Üniversitesi Media Relations Specialist Ayşe Nur Akçelik İlgeç. Akdağ said; "Now looking back, I practiced medicine with great love. If I were to come into the world again, I would want to be a pediatrician again. It's a very beautiful job, and I am very happy because of it. I am very happy to have served as a pediatrician, a university faculty member, and a health minister."
22 Experts Wrote 'The Book of Happiness'…
With the support of Üsküdar Üniversitesi Founding Rector Psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan and Üsküdar Üniversitesi academics, the work titled "The Science of Happiness, Positive Psychology Applications for Youth" was published by Üsküdar Üniversitesi Publications. Prepared by Lecturer Elif Konar Özkan according to the general rules of the Ministry of National Education curriculum, the auxiliary textbook consists of 19 units, authored by 22 psychology professionals. Completed in 5 years, the work also serves as a guide for psychological counselors and guidance teachers.
'Journal of Happiness and Well-being': JHWB has been published.
The magazine also features the Journal of Happiness and Well-being (JHWB). In a global context, the importance of mental health has become even more critical after the pandemic. The World Health Organization set this year's theme for World Mental Health Day on October 10 as "Make Mental Health & Well-Being a Global Priority." Üsküdar Üniversitesi, which has conducted significant studies in the field of Positive Psychology since its establishment and published the "Global Well-being Manifesto" in 2021 in this context, has now launched the 'Journal of Happiness and Well-being' (JHWB) to encourage applied and pragmatic critical analysis of topics related to happiness and psychological well-being. With JHWB, an international scientific journal, the aim is also to contribute to academic interaction.
“Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth” Shared with the Entire World
One of the topics featured in the magazine is Al-Mizan: The Global Environmental Covenant. The joint working text Al-Mizan: The Global Environmental Covenant, carried out under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Faith for Earth Initiative with contributions from Muslim thought leaders worldwide, has been completed. The Covenant reminds people of their responsibilities regarding the conservation of natural resources and biodiversity, which are the common heritage of the world, especially for Muslim communities, and climate change, while underlining that respecting the natural balance of humanity is a sacred purpose, based on the fundamental values of Islam.
Turkey's First International Wikidata Event Held in Üsküdar
The magazine, where many prominent figures in the field discuss the science of goodness from their own perspectives, also highlights important events hosted by Üsküdar Üniversitesi. One of these is the Wikidata program, held with international participation.
Turkish-speaking volunteers from 10 countries and autonomous regions around the world gathered at the Wikidata Istanbul 2022 Wikidata Conference held at Üsküdar Üniversitesi. Wikidata, created through the collaboration of volunteers, serves as a very extensive database supporting over 300 Wikipedia language versions. The conference aims for cooperation to enhance the more effective use of Wikidata.
PsikoHayat, a public and current publication featuring an editor's note by Üsküdar Üniversitesi Head of Corporate Communications Tahsin Aksu, presents different research, commentaries, columns, special interviews, and articles under a specific theme in each issue for the readers' appreciation.
PsikoHayat, which also includes news about Üsküdar Üniversitesi and its scientific partner NPİSTANBUL Hastanesi, is sent to the libraries of all public and private schools throughout Turkey.