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Mental Health Support for Students Policy<\/h3>\n

The University of Thessaly (UTh) recognizes that mental health is foundational to student success, academic performance, and overall well-being. This policy establishes a comprehensive institutional framework to provide accessible, effective, and confidential mental health support services to all students, combining preventive, counseling, and referral components.<\/p>\n

Scope and Principles<\/h5>\n

This policy covers all enrolled students across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes, at all campuses. It is grounded in the following principles:<\/p>\n

Accessibility & Equity: All students should have equal, timely access to mental health services regardless of background or location.<\/p>\n

Confidentiality & Trust: Services must be provided with full respect of privacy and professional ethics.<\/p>\n

Prevention & Early Intervention: Emphasis on early detection and preventive measures to reduce escalation.<\/p>\n

Integration & Coordination: Counseling and psychological services are integrated with academic, welfare, and health units.<\/p>\n

Continuous Improvement: Services are monitored, assessed, and improved based on feedback and evidence.<\/p>\n

Services and Activities<\/h5>\n

Counseling & Psychological Support<\/a><\/p>\n

Outreach, Awareness & Education: Workshops, seminars, and campaigns on topics such as stress, anxiety, depression, coping strategies, time management, resilience, mindfulness, and mental health literacy are regularly held across all campuses.<\/p>\n

Referral Network: For complex or long-term cases, students are referred to external mental health professionals, community health services, or hospitals. The University maintains a directory of trusted partners and agreements.<\/p>\n

Peer Support & Student Participation: Structured peer-support programmes, student mental health ambassadors,\u00a0 and student-led groups foster supportive communities and stigma reduction.<\/p>\n

Online & Digital Services: Tele-counseling, online resources, self-help modules, mental health apps, and crisis hotline access expand reach, especially for distance students or those in remote campuses.<\/p>\n

Training & Capacity Building: Faculty, staff, and administrative personnel receive training to recognize student distress signals and make appropriate referrals.<\/p>\n

Data Monitoring & Evaluation: The KESYPSYS unit collects anonymized data on service utilization, trends in demands, student satisfaction, and outcome indicators. Annual evaluation informs service improvement and resource allocation.<\/p>\n

Governance & Responsibilities<\/h5>\n

The Rector oversees policy implementation, funding, and inter-unit coordination.<\/p>\n

KESYPSYS \/ \u00a0Center for Student Counselling and Psychological Support manages day-to-day operations, staffing, and service delivery.<\/p>\n

Student Welfare Office collaborates in student outreach, referral coordination, and integration with broader welfare services.<\/p>\n

Quality Assurance Unit (MODIP) reviews reporting metrics, service outcomes, and alignment with institutional goals.<\/p>\n

Faculty & Departments act as first contact points: staff should be aware of mental health resources and able to direct students.<\/p>\n

Funding & Resources<\/h5>\n

The University allocates an annual budget to support counseling staff salaries, training, facility maintenance, digital platforms, and outreach programmes. Additional funding may be sought from government grants, EU programmes, or philanthropic sources.<\/p>\n

Review & Updates<\/h5>\n

This policy is reviewed and potentially revised every two (2) years or sooner in response to shifting student needs, legislative changes, or new best practices in mental health services.<\/p>\n

Through this policy, UTh reaffirms its commitment to a campus culture of care, support, and resilience\u2014ensuring that mental health is integral to the student experience and to institutional excellence.<\/p>\n

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