SDG 3 GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
3.3.5 Mental health support for students
Phetchaburi Rajabhat University continuously promotes students’ mental health by developing accessible, friendly, and appropriate mental health support and counseling services. The University aims to help students manage stress and mental health challenges effectively while supporting their emotional well-being, psychological health, and readiness for learning.
1. PBRU Wellness Mind Clinic
Phetchaburi Rajabhat University established the PBRU Wellness Mind Clinic under the Student Development Division to provide mental health support and counseling services for students and staff. Trained psychologists and counselors provide both in-person and online services. Services include appointments with psychologists, online counseling, and group activities and workshops to promote mental health and life skills. These services help students access appropriate mental health support and counseling when needed.
- Counseling Staff Capacity Development
Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, through the Student Development Division, sent staff to participate in the Capacity Development Program for Counselors in Higher Education Institutions, Cohort 1. The program aimed to enhance knowledge and skills in counseling and supporting students’ mental health. The training included knowledge sharing, experience exchange, and practical exercises in counseling and adolescent mental health care. It equipped staff with the knowledge and skills to provide appropriate and effective counseling and support for students.
- Mental Health Promotion and Support for Students
The Student Development Division, Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, through the Student Services and Welfare Unit, organized the “Mental Health of PBRU: Building Hope and Moving Forward Together – YC” project on 11 March 2026, with 120 students participating. The project aimed to help students manage stress, anxiety, and mental health challenges appropriately.
The activities included training on active listening, supportive communication, and stress relaxation techniques, as well as workshops and role-playing activities to develop counseling and peer-support skills. The activity helped students develop skills to care for their own mental health and support their peers appropriately.
4. Mental Health Skills Development for Academic Advisors
The Student Development Division, Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, organized the seminar “Counseling Techniques for Students for Academic Advisors” to enhance academic advisors’ knowledge and skills in supporting and counseling students. The seminar focused on understanding Generation Z students, identifying risk behaviors, and using appropriate communication and counseling techniques.
The activity strengthened academic advisors’ capacity to care for, support, and promote students’ mental health, while contributing to a more effective student support system.
