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SDG3
GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
3.3  Collaborations and health services
3.3.5  Mental health support for student
3.3.7  Mental health support for staff

Provide students & staff with access to mental health support.

  • Active promotion of good mental health
  • Access to (or signposting to) free mental health support
  • Access to (or signposting to) charged mental health support
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Description
Evidence
1.
The Personnel Well-Being Unit (UKeP) is a new unit at BPSM, to provide individual and group guidance services, counseling interventions, administration of psychological tests, coordinating the UNIMAS Mentoring Program focusing on UNIMAS staff.
2.
The Psychology and Counseling Unit (PsyCon) is responsible for handling counseling services for students and staff. This unit also plays a role in implementing activities based on a psychological approach.
3.
Among the programmes and initiatives that involves mental health supports and education are :

UNIMAS Lecturers Develop Mental Health Diagnostic System for Students

Four lecturers from UNIMAS developed the Psychoemotional Support for Students (PS4-S) diagnostic system, which assesses emotional stress levels among students. The tool, comprising 20 questions, categorizes responses to recommend suitable therapy or refer cases to psychiatrists if necessary. PS4-S earned a gold medal at the International Counselling Convention.


Tekanan akademik, perubahan hidup dan sosial beri impak besar kepada kesihatan mental pelajar universiti

Academic stress, life changes, and social demands are significantly impacting university students' mental health, with rising cases of depression and anxiety, especially post-pandemic. UNIMAS Vice-Chancellor emphasized the importance of programs like STEPS, launched to empower students with emotional support skills and holistic mental health strategies.