Being in a good mental state involves several factors that influence our entire life journey. In some cases, mental health is downplayed or not given enough importance. However, the truth is that we only live once, and we should take care of our health—both physical and mental—equally. Mental health affects our quality of life, helps us maintain focus, and builds or maintains good relationships.
MENTAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL HEALTH
Mental health is closely linked to physical health. When we are mentally well, we also reduce our risk of physical illnesses. Let's face it, who would trade the feeling of mental satisfaction and happiness for long-term negative feelings associated with related ailments?
Good mental health also includes various activities that we choose based on our preferences or that come our way in our personal or professional lives. These include attending different events, entertainment involving music, dance, or art, corporate meetings, and various other activities. Often, these activities also involve socializing and meeting new people.
THE IMPACT OF EVENTS ON MENTAL HEALTH
How do events and gatherings affect mental health? Different types of events can have varying impacts on the mental health of participants. It depends on the nature, content, and environment in which they occur. We also cannot overlook the mental state of the individual attending the event.
In short, we can consider several common types of events that can influence mental health positively or negatively.
EVENTS WORTH ATTENDING
1. Cultural events such as concerts, festivals, theater performances, dance parties, and gallery visits—these usually have a positive impact on attendees' mental health because they provide entertainment, cultural enrichment, and relaxation. We often choose to attend these events ourselves and typically feel excitement and joy from them.
Dance Party EKG SOLO – Wakelake at Zlaté Piesky
2. Social events such as weddings, balls, celebrations, and family gatherings can have a positive impact by celebrating something significant, unusual, or exceptional, which can evoke various feelings in people. When individuals are closely connected with family and friends, it brings them joy and a sense of happiness. However, it can also induce some stress if these events are associated with high expectations or potential conflicts within the family.
Charity Ball Pomocníček – Culture House Sereď
3. Corporate events such as conferences, congresses, and company parties are typically organized by management and are primarily tied to work responsibilities, which can sometimes lead to stress, pressure, and the responsibility for the smooth running of the event. Conversely, these events can also generate positive feelings stemming from opportunities for learning, recognition, or awards received during the event. Additionally, they can strengthen teamwork or provide enjoyment, especially if they involve an afterparty following a corporate event or a team-building activity.
International Conference Eurofi Financial Forum – Stockholm
4. Sports events—such as marathons, tournaments, and matches—can be sources of joy and self-confidence, fostering positive thinking. However, they also have a downside, which includes pressure to perform and achieve goals, stress from the desire to outdo competitors, and the disappointment that can come from losing.
Ice Hockey World Championship – Fun Zone Košice
5. Educational events, such as workshops, courses, and exhibitions, are usually chosen voluntarily by individuals and are beneficial for personal development, as they provide participants with knowledge and skills in a specific area. Stress can rarely be a factor, typically only in cases where a course concludes with a final exam or tests that must be successfully completed.
Galderma Exhibition (Sculptra) – Paris
VISITING EVENTS AND ENHANCING MENTAL WELL-BEING
The impact of each type of event on participants' mental health can be individual and depends on many factors, such as personal experiences, preferences, personality type, ability to handle various situations, and current emotional state.
Our company, Hurricane, is closely associated with the organization League for Mental Health (LZDZ), which has been active in the field of mental health in Slovakia for a long time. LZDZ provides assistance in various ways—through awareness campaigns, representing patient and other non-profit organizations in the field of mental health, and, last but not least, the free anonymous 24/7 Helpline Nezábudka.
Every month, discussions on various current topics related to mental health are held in our New Level Studio in Bratislava. These discussions are streamed to viewers interested in the subject. LZDZ invites various experts (psychologists, sociologists, etc.), as well as media personalities closely associated with mental health issues, to our studio.
In the near future, we are planning an exciting project with the League for Mental Health, which we will definitely keep you informed about in due time.
AND HOW DO WE PERCEIVE MENTAL HEALTH FROM OUR ORGANIZATIONAL AND PRODUCTION SIDE?
As the saying goes, every coin has two sides. It is no secret that our profession (event coordinator, event manager, project manager) is among the top 5 most stressful jobs in the world. It is an interesting and non-stereotypical job that teaches a lot, as each event is completely different. However, behind the beautiful photos and videos that you see after an event lies a great deal of responsible, tiring, and stressful work. It's never just about one person. Teamwork, composed of several dozen individuals, is very important to us. That’s what our Hurricane team is all about.
Nikoleta Laškotiová – Back Office Manager
