Psychologist's Day in Russia
November 22 · Level 4 · #1563 of 2238
This is the professional day of Russian psychologists, who work in schools, clinics, support services and companies. It reminds people that looking after the mind matters as much as looking after the body.
How it is celebrated: universities and centres hold open lectures and conferences, and psychologists offer free consultations and share tips on coping with stress. Colleagues swap greetings and the obligatory jokes about mind reading.
The word "psychology" comes from the ancient Greek psyche, meaning "soul", and logos, meaning "study", so it literally means the study of the soul.