Do you have to maxx in life to thrive?

About the event

We can always make things a little better. Whether it's our health, reading habits, or ability to relax. But is that actually good for us? And how does this phenomenon affect student life?

This year's SHoT (Student Health and Wellbeing Survey) shows that many students are highly concerned with their health, and many experience worries related to their body, food, and lifestyle. Although this year's figures are better than those from the previous survey in 2022, and Vestland performs well compared to the national average, 50.2% still want to lose weight, and 23.2% report having poor or very poor quality of life.

What do these numbers really mean, and how do social media help sustain this intense focus? Is it harmless entertainment, or a public health issue?

Join us to gain a deeper understanding of how you can thrive without having to max out every aspect of life.

Note: The event will be held in norwegian.

Programme:
The Numbers Speak for Themselves: What Does This Year's Student Health Survey Tell Us? Introduction by Øystein Sandven, Head and Specialist Psychologist at Sammen Mental Health
The Maxxing Phenomenon: What is it, and how does it gain momentum?
Dorothea Roe, PhD Research Fellow at the University of Bergen (UiB)

Panel Discussion
Ingrid Andersen Eggen, President of the Student Society
Liva Gjeldvik, Chair of the Vest Student Welfare Council Øystein Sandven, Head and Specialist Psychologist at Sammen Mental Health Sonja Dyrkorn, Chief Executive Officer of Sammen

The discussion will be moderated by Henrik Helgeland, student at the University of Bergen (UiB).

Pizza will be served for everyone signed up.