3.3.5 Does your university as a body provide students with access to free mental health support?
Access to students and staff for mental health support
https://www.um.edu.sa/en/college-of-medicine
Health for Almaarefa University is essential for its students. In this sense, the university offers its students physical and mental health services within its facilities to students who require it, this with the purpose of keeping its academic community in good physical condition. and mind. UM is prepared for any health emergency that may arise during academic hours.
Student Health Clinic is Responsible for all health-related matters concern university community. Here you can find a range of information and resources to help you keep yourself healthy while at university. From common mental health issues and support contacts, to mindfulness and general health tips. These pages are designed to help you support yourself and others.
Services such as Counseling & Psychological Services are offered free of charge. Workshops for Students and faculty are conducted on regular basis to educate them about health care serves available at the UM.
Here you can find a range of information and resources to help you keep yourself healthy while at university. From common mental health issues and support contacts, to mindfulness and general health tips, there is a clinic which offers Psychological counseling to students and faculty for fee – for – free services.
UM’s Psychiatrist and Psychologist are available to help students and faculty at any given time.
Mental Health Services
https://www.um.edu.sa/index.php/en/node/107
Almaarefa University – Psychology Unit
This unit emphasizes dealing with problems regarding psychology that affect the personal integrity of university students and staff. This unit has experts in psychology who provide solutions to educational, social and psychological problems that are in the student’s and staff environment, the function of the unit is to guarantee mental health and well-being so that students and staff have an optimal academic experience.
UM Mental Group Care
The university offers a service of psychotherapy by psychology for patients with depression, group care for university students, group therapy for psychiatric patients through art. Group attention for fathers and mothers belonging to the children’s university. Follow-up of patients with suicide attempt.
The Continuing Professional and Personal Development Unit
https://www.um.edu.sa/index.php/en/node/192
With the purpose of providing the students and staff of the university with academic and social services, UM created The Continuing Professional and Personal Development Unit, which has the function of providing all the necessary support to the staff of the university, both students and staff, to have professional development, optimal academic in the daily educational sessions.
Psychological and social counseling
https://www.um.edu.sa/en/node/107
- Providing individual counseling for students by following up on cases that need support whether social or psychological and by organizing individual counseling sessions that the student counselor conducts in complete confidentiality, and preparing a treatment plan to solve the problem.
- Conducting counseling sessions on appropriate CBT for each case.
- Holding family counseling sessions as required in some cases.
STUDENT GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
https://www.um.edu.sa/en/node/372
– Follow-up students academically by holding counseling sessions to uncover the causes of academic struggles and/or recurring absences, whether social or psychological, and preparing a treatment plan for each case separately.
– Raising awareness among students by producing preventive awareness brochures, stimulating media channels, and establishing and organizing enlightenment programs.
– Providing individual counseling for students: by following up on cases that need support, whether social or psychological, by organizing individual counseling sessions that the student counselor conducts in complete confidentiality, and preparing a treatment plan to solve the problem.
– Respond to students’ consultations and concerns with complete confidentiality via email.
Conference “Mental health in the work environment”
https://www.um.edu.sa/index.php/en/node/47
Almaarefa University organized a conference for the mental health of university employees, under the direction of Dr. Khaldoum, they talked about how to deal with the tension and stress of work in an appropriate way and how to release pressure [16].
Psychological First Aid (PFA)
https://www.iau-hesd.net/sites/default/files/documents/psychological_first_aid.pdf
AlMaarefa University(UM) is a private establishment of higher education, designed to fulfill a recognized public function, by meeting clearly identified needs in important domains for national development.
By adopting an innovative approach to teaching and learning, and by making intensive use of cutting-edge educational technologies.
“We prepare high caliber participants in a knowledge based society and to motivate creativity, excellence in research, education, and community service.
Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an evidence-informed modular approach to help children, adolescents, adults, and families in the immediate aftermath of disaster and terrorism. Individuals affected by a disaster or traumatic incident, whether survivors, witnesses, or responders to such events, may struggle with or face new challenges following the event.
In this course?
- Understand the basics of psychological first aid?
- find yourself helping people in times of distress?
- improve your listening skills?
You can make a difference to the well-being of people through how you interact and communicate during a crisis response, even if the interaction is only brief. The information in this course can be used to support anyone during a crisis situation or day to day stressors.
Intellectual Awareness at TEDx
https://twitter.com/AlMaarefa/status/1655226678518374401
Team #جامعة_المعرفة represented by the Intellectual Awareness Unit, an inspiring participant in #تيدكس at #كاساو
#أنتمي_لأكون
Mental Health
https://twitter.com/Mmsc_Students/status/1581255204246552576
The College of Medicine Committee set up drive about #الصحة_النفسية
On #اطياف_مول
@mallatyaf
Happiness International Day
https://twitter.com/AlMaarefa/status/1638086269489102848
On the occasion of #اليوم_السعودي_للمسؤولية_الاجتماعية and #اليوم_الدولي_للسعادة , the College of Medicine in #جامعة_المعرفة in partnership with the College of Pharmacy and the College of Applied Sciences, invites you to participate in the celebration activities of #اليوم_العالمي_لمتلازمة_داون
Danger of Excessive Thinking
https://twitter.com/AlMaarefa/status/1637815428935303168
Medical student at #جامعة_المعرفة Maha Dowidry shared with us – on the occasion of #اليوم_الدولي_للسعادة – an art painting warning of the danger of excessive thinking on our happiness. As this leads to an increase in the secretion of the hormone cortisol, and thus a weakening of immunity, and our mental and physical health is exposed to diseases.
#Almaarefa
Saudis Ranked as 2nd Happiest People
https://twitter.com/AlMaarefa/status/1637450976687804416
According to indicators: GLOBAL HAPPINESS 2023 issued by
@Ipsos
, the Saudis are ranked second in the world in the list of the happiest people in the world.
#AlMaarefa
#اليوم_العالمي_للسعاده
Together Against Bullying
https://twitter.com/AlMaarefa/status/1624682858953547776
#جامعة_المعرفة represented by the Department of Female Student Affairs is holding an introductory and preventive lecture, entitled:
Together against bullying.
Physical Symptoms of Poor Mental Health
https://twitter.com/Mmsc_Students/status/1515646618783080451
Committee #كلية_الطب conducted a health education campaign about the physical symptoms of poor mental health in #واجهة_الرياض
@RiyadhFront
On April 15-16, 2022
College of Medicine Committee
https://twitter.com/Mmsc_Students/status/1637239054595940357
Organized #جامعة_المعرفة in cooperation with the Family Affairs Committee in Diriyah Governorate, a program
#الدرعية They are all walking
With the presence of the medical team from Al-Maarefa University to measure pressure and sugar, provide medical consultations, and the relationship of sports with mental health and happiness ✨
College of Medicine Committee
#جامعة_المعرفة
Workshop on how to Achieve Psychological and Behavioral Stability
The Student Affairs Department, represented by the Student Counseling Unit Department, represented by Mr. Muhammad Saad Al-Zeer, and in cooperation with the General Preparation Department, represented by Dr. Hassan Al-Naamneh, held on Thursday 9/3/2017 in the college lobby an educational workshop aimed at achieving psychological and behavioral stability for the student by removing the psychological barrier between the student and the social counselor.
It also aims to educate college students about the importance of social and academic counseling and the need to benefit from the many and varied sources of support in colleges in a way that contributes positively to the academic success and progress of students, as well as introducing students to their academic advisors and academic advising offices. The event attracted a number of students who expressed their admiration for this initiative, which integrates students in a healthy way into their surroundings within colleges.
Academic Phobia Initiative
The University of Knowledge, in cooperation with the Charitable Society for the Care of Orphans in the Riyadh Region, launched the “Academic Phobia” initiative on Wednesday 11/12/2019 in the Great Hall of Diriyah, and several topics were presented, the most important of which are university life and its requirements, which were presented by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Al-Zamil, Dean of Admission, Registration and Student Affairs. As well as the academic difficulties of preparatory year students and how to overcome them. Prof. Dr. Abdel Moneim Mardi, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at the university dealt with them. Dr. Hassan al-Naamna dealt with the definition and forms of the concept of academic phobia, its symptoms and treatment mechanisms. The university was keen to share the discussion from one of its students. Passing the preparatory year and skipping the transition from high school to university level.
Such hosting stems from the university’s role in strengthening cooperation ties between it and charitable societies in particular, and for its effective role in providing community service.
The Strong and Influential Personality
https://twitter.com/DBC_MCST/status/1185198507596099594
happening now at #جامعة_المعرفة , #مركز_مؤتمرات_واعمال_الدرعية
The strong and influential personality, presented by the training advisor, Muhammad Al-Khalidi
@AlMaarefa
Mental Health in the Work Environment
https://twitter.com/AlMaarefa/status/1146700573829451776
#يحدث_الآن Lecture “Mental Health in the Work Environment” given by Dr. Khaldoun Marwa to employees of the Saudi Telecom Company (STC).
#صحتك_بالدنيا
#جامعة_المعرفة
World Mental Health Day
https://twitter.com/Mmsc_Students/status/1579521561790648320
“You don’t have to be positive all the time. It’s okay to feel sad or angry. Maybe you can feel down. Having feelings doesn’t mean you’re a negative person. It means you’re human and you feel.”
– Laurie Deschen
#يوم_الصحة_النفسية_العالمي
#World_mental_health_day
10/10 💚
World Mental Health Day
https://twitter.com/Mmsc_Students/status/1447307572554440712
The College of Medicine Committee held an event entitled:
🔹 World Mental Health Day 🔹
On 10/10/2021
In the Sahara Mall complex
#اليوم_العالمي_للصحة_النفسية
#جامعة_المعرفة
World Mental Health Day
https://twitter.com/Mmsc_Students/status/1315006555797041159
Oct. 10
Campaign Title: Mental Health for All
Campaign objective for this year: Increase investment in mental health
#اليوم_العالمي_للصحة_النفسية
#جامعة_المعرفة
Motivational Skills Course
https://twitter.com/mscs_org_sa/status/1196011835285225473
Within the weekly activities carried out by #جمعية_الإمام for its beneficiaries and the general community, the Association, in cooperation with Al-Maarefa University, implemented a motivational skills course, which was presented by the trainer, Mr. Mansour Al-Abdullah.