Mental Health Unit

The mission of the Mental Health Unit at Uttara University is to champion and provide assistance for the psychological welfare of all members of the university community, including students, faculty, and staff. Our institution is dedicated to cultivating an environment that is supportive and inclusive. To this end, we actively contribute by offering counselling services, resources, and advocacy to raise awareness about mental health and provide support at the university.

The primary aim of our organisation is to advance the mental health and overall well-being of individuals enrolled at the university. Our objective is to establish a secure and supportive setting that encourages people to seek assistance, utilise available resources, and participate in dialogues pertaining to mental health.

The Mental Health Unit is entrusted with a variety of primary duties, which comprise the provision of counselling and therapy services, coordination of seminars and campaigns to raise awareness about mental health, and facilitation of peer counselling and support group initiatives. Our organisation makes every effort to attend to the varied mental health requirements of students, faculty, and staff by providing individualised, compassionate, and confidential assistance.

In addition, our unit is committed to fostering mental health literacy and diminishing the social stigma associated with mental illness among members of the university community. We engage in collaborative efforts with stakeholders on campus to execute educational programmes, initiatives, and events that promote help-seeking behaviour, cultivate a culture of empathy and support, and enhance awareness regarding mental health concerns.

Beyond our advocacy and direct support initiatives, the Mental Health Unit assumes a critical function in crisis intervention and response as well. We offer immediate assistance and recommendations to people who are undergoing critical mental health situations; we do so in conjunction with campus and community resources to guarantee prompt and suitable treatment.