Mental health activities and programs to break social isolation at Abu Dhabi University

Abu Dhabi University has launched a variety of activities and programs through the Department of Student Affairs to help return to university life and integrate new students, as the hybrid education system is not limited to to attend conferences, but includes various activities so that students are part of this experience that helps them hone their administrative and technical skills, and their leadership.

4 precautionary checks for activities

The Student Affairs Department presents its activities for this semester in a hybrid way, since it still maintains the organization of certain training workshops and remote events, in addition to certain cultural, recreational and sports activities and competitions within the university campus. , taking into account the precautionary measures recommended by the authorities concerning “Covid-19.

The Student Affairs Department has created a special protocol for the organization of events and activities on campus, which has been developed in coordination with the Business and Facilities Support Department, based on the standards set by the authorities, and through which he focused on reducing the capacity of facilities to 50% of their normal size to maintain physical distance as much as possible.In addition to wearing masks during events and getting the ‘Prior approval of the university health and safety officer before starting to organize any event, with continuous monitoring by the employees responsible for the event during the time of its organization.

University activities a path to success

Abu Dhabi University Director of Student Affairs Rachel Baldwin explained that the active participation of students in all student clubs, sports and professional development activities, has led to the existence of a path that has helped students achieve success, indicating that the Office of Student Affairs Department of Abu Dhabi University is responsible for establishing and developing this path, expressing joy in sharing this success with students after the end of the distance learning period.

She said: “The Corona pandemic has proven this to be a unique case requiring direct assistance with the needs of university students. We are happy to have taken all necessary precautions for a return. suitable to accommodate students at all Abu Dhabi universities. campus .. Emphasize the importance of university life during the student’s journey. “

mental health program

The Department of Student Affairs provides counseling services and a mental health program to university students to help them in the first place to overcome the negative psychological effects resulting from the “Covid-19” pandemic and to develop protective factors against them. negative effects.

And senior counseling and guidance specialist Nariman Naji said these services, especially the mental health program for college students, have helped a large group of young people overcome fear and anxiety resulting from the “Covid-19” pandemic, in addition to giving them the opportunity to organize their time and develop their study skills in order to break down the barriers of social isolation. .