Abstract
The study aims to establish the essence and structure of a psychologically safe educational environment. The authors determine the state of psychological safety as a key characteristic of the safe educational environment in higher education institutions and identify problems in its diagnostics. The paper discloses the essence of the concepts of “educational environment”, “safe educational environment”, and “psychological safety of the educational environment”. The research reveals that while the level of psychological safety among students and teachers is generally high, there are significant differences in assessments based on psycho-emotional states and interpersonal relationships. The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions, including psychological and pedagogical training of personnel and implementation of innovative technologies to enhance safety. This study emphasizes the importance of monitoring and creating a sustainable environment to support mental health, personal growth, and professional development in higher education.