Health and Wellbeing Center
In the 2021–2022 academic year, the Health and Well-Being Center was established at Zhubanov University. The primary mission of the Center is to provide psychological support to students, faculty members, and university staff.
Goals and Objectives of the Center
The overarching goal of the Center is to preserve and strengthen the psychological health of students and employees, as well as to foster a supportive socio-psychological environment conducive to learning, professional activity, and personal development.
The key objectives of the Center include:
- providing psychological assistance in complex life circumstances and crisis situations;
- facilitating students’ personal, emotional, and intellectual development;
- preventing psychological distress and emotional burnout;
- promoting a culture of care for mental health within the university community.
Main Areas of Activity
Psychological services at the Center are delivered in both individual and group formats. Each student of Zhubanov University is entitled to receive up to 10 individual psychological counseling sessions. Faculty members and university staff may receive up to 5 consultation sessions.
The Center systematically implements the following forms of work:
- psychological training sessions conducted at university faculties twice a week;
- assessment and psychocorrective interventions for students at risk;
- individual and group counseling for students;
- long-term psychological support groups;
- ongoing psychological and tutoring support for students residing in university dormitories;
- training sessions and seminars for faculty and staff aimed at maintaining psychological well-being and preventing professional burnout.
Ethical Principles and Confidentiality
The activities of the Center are carried out in strict accordance with international ethical standards for professional psychological practice. One of the fundamental principles is confidentiality. The University guarantees the protection and non-disclosure of information obtained in the course of psychological counseling, thereby ensuring a safe and trustworthy environment for clients.
Staffing and Organizational Structure
The Health and Wellbeing Center employs 10 qualified professional psychologists who practice in compliance with international ethical standards, including mandatory engagement in personal therapy and regular supervision.
Each psychologist is assigned to a specific faculty, ensuring timely access to psychological support for students.
Educational and Public Engagement Activities
The Center actively engages in educational and outreach activities by organizing events for students and faculty within the framework of international and national initiatives, including:
- the international campaign “16 Days of Activism Against Violence”;
- Mental Health Awareness Week.
Since 2023, the Center has annually hosted the International Forum “Healthy Generation – the Wealth of the Nation”, dedicated to issues of psychological and mental health among young people.
Student Initiatives
In October 2023, the student psychological club Mental Health was established under the auspices of the Center. Its activities are aimed at developing peer-to-peer psychological support practices and fostering a mindful and responsible attitude toward psychological and emotional wellbeing.
The Health and Wellbeing Center is a space of psychological safety, professional support, and sustainable personal development within the university environment.
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