{"id":202,"date":"2025-10-06T09:19:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T09:19:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sustainable.bau.edu.jo\/?page_id=202"},"modified":"2026-10-14T11:09:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T11:09:56","slug":"3-3-5","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sustainable.bau.edu.jo\/?page_id=202","title":{"rendered":"3.3.5"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1\" style=\"background-color:#499a36\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Mental Health Support For Students<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-p wp-block-paragraph\">Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU) provides students with access to mental health support through psychological counseling, student guidance, referral pathways, specialized mental-health services, and initiatives that actively promote good mental health. These provisions support students\u2019 psychological well-being, early identification of mental-health concerns, mental-health literacy, prevention, and access to appropriate professional support.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-2124\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-113-1 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-2124 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Slideshow 3.3.5\" data-height=\"400\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_2124\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_2124\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2131 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-10-14 08:23:31\" data-filename=\"3.3.5-s1-700x400.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainable.bau.edu.jo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3.3.5-s1-700x400.jpeg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2124 slide-2131 msDefaultImage\" title=\"3.3.5-s1\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2132 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-10-14 08:23:33\" data-filename=\"3.3.5-s2-700x400.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainable.bau.edu.jo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3.3.5-s2-700x400.jpeg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2124 slide-2132 msDefaultImage\" title=\"3.3.5-s2\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2133 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-10-14 08:23:36\" data-filename=\"3.3.5-s3-700x400.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainable.bau.edu.jo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3.3.5-s3-700x400.jpeg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2124 slide-2133 msDefaultImage\" title=\"3.3.5-s3\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2134 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-10-14 08:23:38\" data-filename=\"3.3.5-s4-700x400.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainable.bau.edu.jo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3.3.5-s4-700x400.jpeg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2124 slide-2134 msDefaultImage\" title=\"3.3.5-s4\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2135 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-10-14 08:23:40\" data-filename=\"3.3.5-s5-700x400.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainable.bau.edu.jo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3.3.5-s5-700x400.jpeg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2124 slide-2135 msDefaultImage\" title=\"3.3.5-s5\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2136 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-10-14 08:23:42\" data-filename=\"3.3.5-s6-700x400.jpeg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainable.bau.edu.jo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3.3.5-s6-700x400.jpeg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-2124 slide-2136 msDefaultImage\" title=\"3.3.5-s6\" \/><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2\" style=\"background-color:#499a36\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Access to Mental Health Support for Students<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-p wp-block-paragraph\">The university provides students with psychological counselling and mental health support through a dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bau.edu.jo\/bauar\/colleges\/medic\/Psychological_Services.aspx\">psychological counselling department<\/a> in each faculty, ensuring access to services in a confidential and supportive environment. Services include individual and group counselling, guidance on academic and personal challenges, support for emotional and psychological well-being, early identification of psychological concerns, and referral to specialised care when required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-p wp-block-paragraph\">To facilitate access to specialised care, BAU\u2019s accredited medical network includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bau.edu.jo\/Projects\/Health\/HealthNew.aspx?q_gov=%d9%85%d8%ad%d8%a7%d9%81%d8%b8%d8%a9%20%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b9%d8%a7%d8%b5%d9%85%d8%a9&amp;q_type=1&amp;q_spec=23\">psychiatric specialists clinics<\/a> &nbsp;and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bau.edu.jo\/Projects\/Health\/HealthNew.aspx?q_gov=%D9%85%D8%AD%D8%A7%D9%81%D8%B8%D8%A9%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%B5%D9%85%D8%A9&amp;q_type=9\">Al-Rashid Hospital Centre<\/a>, providing pathways to professional mental health assessment and treatment when required. These services complement the University\u2019s counselling and referral arrangements and help students access appropriate specialist support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-p wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, BAU signed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bau.edu.jo\/News\/NewsDetail.aspx?news_id=17851\">a Memorandum of Understanding with the Jordanian Mental Health Association<\/a> to implement the national initiative <strong>\u201cUnder Pressure?\u2026 Talk to Us.\u201d<\/strong> The initiative aims to promote mental health awareness among students and improve access to evidence-based psychological support and treatment. The collaboration includes campus awareness and training programmes, early identification of students who may need support, confidential referral pathways, capacity-building for academic and administrative staff, and training volunteers in psychological first aid and recognising warning signs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-3\" style=\"background-color:#499a36\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Active Promotion of Good Mental Health Among Students<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-p wp-block-paragraph\">BAU actively promotes mental health and psychological well-being among students through academic programmes, awareness initiatives, and practical learning opportunities. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bau.edu.jo\/bauar\/colleges\/alia\/psychology.aspx\">Department of Psychology and Special Education<\/a> contributes to developing knowledge and competencies in psychology, psychological counselling, and special education, supporting mental-health awareness, family guidance, early recognition of psychological needs, and a culture of well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-p wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bau.edu.jo\/Projects\/Plans\/Plans.aspx?colno=13&amp;specno=193&amp;degno=3&amp;planno=116\">Bachelor of Psychological Counseling<\/a> &nbsp;programme further supports these efforts by equipping students with knowledge and practical skills in psychological counselling, assessment behavioural, support, and the promotion of psychological well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BAU also promotes mental-health awareness through educational events and specialised learning activities the following <strong>are examples of the activities<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"intro-p\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bau.edu.jo\/News\/NewsDetail.aspx?news_id=16395&amp;newsSourceType=1\">Mental Health Awareness Event \u2013 Princess Alia University College<\/a> : The event highlighted the importance of mental health, reducing stigma associated with seeking psychological support, and fostering a supportive university environment. It also included a discussion on the complementary roles of psychological and social specialisations, the importance of practical training and academic supervision, and the role of psychological specialists in assessment, counselling, prevention, and treatment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"intro-p\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bau.edu.jo\/News\/NewsDetail.aspx?news_id=16386\">World Mental Health Day Scientific Seminar \u2013 Princess Rahma University College<\/a> : BAU actively promotes good mental health among students through awareness and educational initiatives. The World Mental Health Day seminar addressed mental-health awareness, psychological well-being, stigma reduction and prevention, while encouraging open dialogue, mental-health literacy, early recognition of psychological challenges, and appropriate help-seeking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"intro-p\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bau.edu.jo\/News\/NewsDetail.aspx?news_id=17384\">Interactive Seminar on Student Mental Health \u2013 Amman University College<\/a> : The interactive seminar, titled \u201cYour Mental Health\u2026 A Necessity, Not a Luxury,\u201d highlighted the importance of psychological well-being and its impact on academic performance and daily life. Led by a mental health consultant and the President of the Jordanian Psychiatric Association, the seminar addressed mental health conditions and their symptoms, practical strategies for managing psychological stress, and the importance of seeking appropriate support. Student participation and discussion helped foster mental health awareness and contribute to a healthier, more supportive university environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"intro-p\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bau.edu.jo\/News\/NewsDetail.aspx?news_id=14584\">Student Mental Health Learning and Engagement \u2013 National Center for Mental Health<\/a> : BAU further strengthens students\u2019 mental-health knowledge through practical engagement with the National Center for Mental Health, including specialized learning, exposure to psychological assessment and community-based mental-health support. These activities reinforce mental-health education and students\u2019 understanding of psychological care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mental Health Support For Students Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU) provides students with access to mental health support through psychological counseling, student guidance, referral pathways, specialized mental-health services, and initiatives that actively promote good mental health. 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