{"id":2155,"date":"2026-10-14T09:36:24","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T09:36:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sustainable.bau.edu.jo\/?page_id=2155"},"modified":"2026-10-14T09:40:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T09:40:17","slug":"3-3-7-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sustainable.bau.edu.jo\/?page_id=2155","title":{"rendered":"3.3.7"},"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>Mental Health Support for Staff<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-p wp-block-paragraph\">Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU) is committed to promoting the mental health and psychological well-being of its academic and administrative employees. Through staff well-being initiatives, mental-health awareness activities, professional development, and access to healthcare services, the University supports a healthy and supportive working environment that encourages psychological resilience, stress management, prevention, and access to professional care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Access to Mental Health Support<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-p wp-block-paragraph\">BAU provides its employees with access to healthcare through the University&#8217;s health insurance, which is available to staff, in accordance with the applicable university regulations and coverage arrangements. Through the <a href=\"https:\/\/bau.edu.jo\/bauar\/Units\/Medical_Service\/about.aspx\">Health Insurance Unit<\/a> and its accredited medical network, employees can access a range of healthcare providers and specialised medical services, including psychiatric care through providers such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bau.edu.jo\/News\/NewsDetail.aspx?newsSourceType=1&amp;news_id=13264\">Al-Rashid Hospital<\/a>. These arrangements facilitate access to professional consultation, assessment, and treatment, subject to the applicable coverage conditions and referral procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-p wp-block-paragraph\">The University&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bau.edu.jo\/projects\/health\/Healthnew.aspx\">accredited network<\/a> supports access to healthcare providers across different areas, helping employees access appropriate services according to their needs and the available providers. This institutional provision forms part of BAU&#8217;s commitment to employee health, well-being, and access to professional care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Promoting Mental Health, Psychological Well-being, and Resilience in a Supportive Workplace<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-p wp-block-paragraph\">BAU actively promotes mental health among employees through educational seminars, awareness lectures, and life-skills training addressing psychological well-being, workplace stress, occupational burnout, and resilience. These initiatives encourage employees to recognise psychological challenges, develop practical coping strategies, and adopt approaches that support emotional well-being and a healthier working environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-p wp-block-paragraph\">For example, on 6 November 2025, BAU\u2019s Faculty of Nursing organised a scientific seminar entitled <a href=\"https:\/\/bau.edu.jo\/News\/NewsDetail.aspx?news_id=16542\">\u201cPractical Applications for Enhancing Mental Health.\u201d<\/a> The seminar explored the causes and symptoms of psychological stress, prevention strategies, and practical techniques for managing stress and improving psychological well-being. Combining theoretical knowledge with practical exercises, the activity aimed to strengthen participants\u2019 ability to manage academic and professional pressures effectively. Through such initiatives, BAU raises mental-health awareness, encourages preventive practices, and supports psychological well-being across the university community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-p wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, Princess Rahma University College organised An Awareness Lecture on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bau.edu.jo\/News\/NewsDetail.aspx?newsSourceType=1&amp;news_id=16691\">Mental Health<\/a> targeted students, academic staff, and administrative employees, highlighting the importance of mental health as a key component of academic and personal well-being. The session explored common psychological challenges, prevalent mental-health disorders, prevention approaches, and practical guidance for managing daily pressures in healthy and effective ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-p wp-block-paragraph\">Through these initiatives, BAU strengthens mental-health awareness across its university community, encourages preventive practices, promotes psychological resilience, and supports a more informed, inclusive, and supportive university environment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mental Health Support for Staff Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU) is committed to promoting the mental health and psychological well-being of its academic and administrative employees. 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