by Theclina Theophilou The period of national exams is for many students one of the most demanding and emotionally charged periods of their student life. They are called upon, in just a few days, to take a series of mainly written exams that are often linked to their academic and personal expectations, as well as the expectations of their family and social environment. The intensive studying during this period is often accompanied by strong feelings of anxiety and pressur

By Thekla Vasiliou, president of the Pancyprian Association for Psychotherapists The debate surrounding the institutionalization and regulation of psychotherapy in Cyprus has been resurfacing more and more in recent years, as the need for quality and reliable mental health services increases. For the Cyprus Association of Psychotherapists, the institutionalization of the profession is not a simple professional request, but an essential need for public health, directly linked

Interview with Julia Soupouri, from YgeiaWatch, on the 29th of May, 2026. We thank her. 1. Ms. Vassiliou, you recently assumed the presidency of the Pancyprian Association for Psychotherapists. What are your main vision and priorities and what is the timetable for the actions of the new Board of Directors? Our vision is to establish a modern, reliable and institutionally guaranteed framework for psychotherapy in Cyprus, which ensures the quality of services and the prote