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On 29 November, 2022, Vilkaviškis sports and entertainment center (Sporto str. 3) held training for 14-29 year olds. for the youth. Lecturer Solveiga Pakalenko led the training on the topic of prevention of health disorders related to overweight and obesity. The young people who participated in the training had the opportunity to learn how to recognize obesity and overweight problems, their causes, health effects, and prevention measures. The lecturer explained in more detail how to help yourself and your loved ones when faced with overweight problems, and emphasized the importance of physical activity. At the end of the event, practical

ON November 10, 2022, Vilkaviškis district Pilviškii “Santakos” gymnasium hosted the JPSPP project “Keep your health while young 2” training in the years 14-29. for young people on the topic “Prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and unplanned pregnancy”. Lecturer Laima Ragauskienė led the training. After listening to the training and gaining new knowledge, the young people performed practical tasks and actively participated in the discussion.

On August 19-21 Public health office of Marijampolė municipality organizing an educational event for parents. The educational event was intended to educate parents on the topics of the JPSPP 8 algorithm: For prevention against alcohol consumption; For prevention against the use of psychoactive substances; For prevention against depression; For the prevention of suicides and self-harm; For prevention against sexually transmitted diseases and unplanned pregnancy; For prevention against eating disorders; For the prevention of health problems related to overweight and obesity; For prevention against sexual violence. 30 parents gathered for the educational event, the event was held for three days at

The Public Health Office of the Šakiai District Municipality, while implementing the project “Protect your health while young 2”, looks for various ways attractive to young people in order to inform them, promote a healthy lifestyle, and carry out prevention, therefore every year it participates in events popular with young people. This year is no exception – the traditional night basketball in Šakiai, which will be held on July 22. It was held in Šakiai already 8 times. This year, the event organized by the “NK Šakiai” team attracted 94 players from Vilkaviškis, Marijampolė, Vilnius, Kaunas, Molėtai, Šiauliai, Kuršėnai, Kėdainiai

On May 20-22, 2022, JPSPP educational event-camp for youth took place in Birstonas. 30 young people from Marijampole, Sakiai and Vilkaviskis (10 from each city) gathered to the camp. The camp was aimed at increasing physical activity, promoting healthy lifestyle skills, strengthening emotional health, communication and cooperation, and meaningful leisure time. All activities of the camp were related to JPSPP 8 algorithms implemented in municipalities. There were conversations, communication, good emotions, songs and dances in the camp. On the first day of the camp, a theoretical-practical game was held, aimed at getting to know each other, creating a cozy atmosphere

Algorithm: Prevention of Use of Psychoactive Substances On May 6, 2022, Training on the prevention of the use of psychoactive substances was held in the municipality of Vilkaviškis district, at the Alvitas Primary School. The training was conducted by Dovile Navikiene. During the training there was discussion about addictions, the harm of using psychoactive substances, strengthening one’s sense of worth by building personal confidence. Children watched the therapeutic film “How to Say No”. 17 participants took part in the training. Algorithm: Prevention of Alcohol Consumption On June 3, 2022, 25 participants took part in the prevention training of alcohol consumption