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  Vocational Guidance and Mental Health “Mmmmm! What would you like to be when you grow up? What profession do you want to pursue?” These are questions often asked by mothers, teachers, and society to children. Most children dream of becoming doctors, lawyers, or following their parents’ footsteps, while some reject the family profession or seek something entirely different. Others choose careers accepted by society or follow their true passion. At a young age, children often don’t know what they really want to do later in life and are usually influenced by their surroundings. As children become teenagers, approaching 17 or 18 years old and nearing the end of their formal education, they face the difficult decision of what to do next. Should they continue their studies? Attend university or college? Study abroad? Enroll in a private school? Learn an art or a trade? The questions pile up: “What should I choose? Which profession suits me best? Should I pick a ‘male’ or ‘female’ pr...

  Επαγγελματικός Προσανατολισμός και Ψυχική Υγεία: Μια Δύσκολη Ισορροπία «Τι θα ήθελες να γίνεις όταν μεγαλώσεις;» Μια απλή ερώτηση που όλοι οι γονείς, οι δάσκαλοι και το κοινωνικό περιβάλλον συνηθίζουν να κάνουν στα παιδιά. Για τους περισσότερους μικρούς, το μέλλον μοιάζει λαμπρό και γεμάτο όνειρα: γιατρός, δικηγόρος, αστροναύτης… Κάποια παιδιά ακολουθούν τα βήματα των γονιών τους, ενώ άλλα επιλέγουν δρόμους που αγνοούν ή απορρίπτουν το οικογενειακό επάγγελμα. Πολλά από αυτά όμως δεν έχουν σαφή εικόνα για το τι θέλουν πραγματικά και επηρεάζονται έντονα από το περιβάλλον τους. Καθώς οι νέοι γίνονται έφηβοι και πλησιάζουν την ηλικία των 17-18 ετών, βρίσκονται αντιμέτωποι με μία από τις πιο κρίσιμες αποφάσεις της ζωής τους: την επιλογή επαγγέλματος και τον καθορισμό της επαγγελματικής τους πορείας. Θα συνεχίσουν τις σπουδές τους; Θα επιλέξουν πανεπιστήμιο ή ΤΕΙ; Θα εργαστούν άμεσα; Θα ακολουθήσουν τα χνάρια της τέχνης ή θα κυνηγήσουν κάτι πιο «ασφαλές» και κερδοφόρο; Οι ερωτήσεις ...

  Obesity: A Growing Global Health Crisis Obesity has become a major public health concern worldwide, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds. It is defined as an abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat in the body that may impair health. A person is classified as obese when their body mass index (BMI) exceeds the healthy range, typically a BMI of 30 or higher. Health Risks Associated with Obesity Obesity is strongly linked to numerous serious health problems. Among the most common and dangerous are: Cardiovascular Diseases: Excess fat puts strain on the heart and blood vessels, increasing the risk of high blood pressure, heart attacks, and strokes. Type 2 Diabetes: Obesity is one of the main risk factors for insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, conditions that affect millions worldwide. Respiratory Problems: Conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea, which causes breathing difficulties during sleep, are more common in obese individuals. Cancer: Resear...

  Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body Have you ever asked yourself: Do I take care of my body enough? How often do I brush my teeth? How often do I eat healthy food? Exercise? Care for myself in general? These are essential questions. Our ancestors were wise when they said, “A healthy mind in a healthy body.” But have we truly embraced this idea? Often, we focus on cultivating the mind—reading, learning, studying—while neglecting our physical health. Have you ever felt sleepy, tired, or drained even while doing mental work you enjoy? Perhaps you've noticed a lack of energy or motivation, even when you're mentally engaged. This happens when we ignore the needs of our body: skipping exercise, eating poorly, and prioritizing fast or junk food to "save time" for study or work. We live busy lives—school, family, work, children, responsibilities—but without taking care of our physical body, our mind suffers too . Caring for the Body: A Daily Commitment Taking care of ...