Staff Mental Health (3.3.7)

Access to mental health support and well-being programs for university staff

Introduction:

Al-Ahliyya Amman University (AAU) recognizes the crucial importance of promoting mental health and well-being among its academic and administrative staff. Through the Center for Psychological Care and the Clinical Psychology Department, the university provides confidential counselling services, stress-management workshops, and awareness sessions to help employees maintain psychological balance and professional productivity.

AAU’s approach integrates preventive education with personalized support, offering periodic programs focused on work-life balance, emotional resilience, and mental wellness in the workplace. The programs are implemented in collaboration with national experts and specialized institutions to ensure quality and sustainability.

These initiatives reflect the university’s continuous commitment to creating a healthy and supportive work environment, aligned with the principles of SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by fostering a culture of care, inclusion, and employee well-being across all departments.

Centers and Departments:

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1. Center for Psychological Care

Provides confidential counselling, therapy, and emotional support to all university members, including academic and administrative staff. Offers stress management, emotional balance, and crisis intervention programs under professional supervision.

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2. Clinical Psychology Department – Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Delivers academic and applied programs that integrate clinical psychology, counseling, and psychotherapy training for staff and students, supporting mental health awareness and professional capacity-building.

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3. Deanship of Student Affairs

Coordinates wellness, awareness, and sports activities to improve mental and physical well-being among staff and the broader university community.

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4. Human Resources Department – Facilities & Staff Welfare Section

Ensures a healthy and safe working environment through continuous staff welfare initiatives, workplace health programs, and employee support services.

Activities:

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1. AAU Center for Psychological Care – Staff Counselling Program

Offers free confidential counselling sessions for academic and administrative staff to address stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges. Sessions include psychological assessments and follow-up plans.

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2. AAU Celebrates the Graduation of the First Cohort of the Professional Diploma in Psychological Care

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Al-Ahliyya Amman University, in collaboration with the Center for Psychological Care, organized the graduation ceremony for the first cohort of the Professional Diploma in Psychological Care. The program aims to prepare qualified specialists to provide high-quality psychological support and strengthen the national mental health sector. This initiative reflects AAU’s strong commitment to promoting staff well-being and professional development in mental health, aligning with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being).

January
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3. Advanced Course in Dream Interpretation and Clinical Therapy – In Collaboration with EHEPM (France)

The Clinical Psychology Department at Al-Ahliyya Amman University organized an advanced professional training course titled “Desire and Dream Interpretation” in collaboration with the Ecole des Hautes Études en Psychologie Mathématique (EHEPM) in France. The course enhanced participants’ scientific and clinical understanding of dream interpretation and its role in therapeutic practice. Through interactive sessions, case studies, and psychoanalytic exercises, faculty and postgraduate participants improved their emotional insight and psychological support competencies. This activity demonstrates AAU’s commitment to developing the mental health capabilities of its academic staff and students in alignment with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being).

جامعة عمان الأهلية تنظم ثاني فعاليات منتدى الصحة النفسية

January
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4. AAU Center for Psychological Care Hosts Second Mental Health Forum for Academic and Clinical Staff

The Center for Psychological Care at Al-Ahliyya Amman University organized the second event of the Mental Health Forum, titled “Skills for Extracting Information from Patients and Their Families.” The workshop, led by psychiatrist Dr. Ashraf Al-Salehi, brought together psychologists, academic staff, and mental health professionals to enhance their communication and information-gathering skills for better diagnosis and psychological support. This ongoing forum demonstrates AAU’s commitment to professional development and mental wellness for faculty and staff, aligning with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being).

جامعة عمان الأهلية تطلق دبلومًا مهنيًا لتأهيل المختص النفسي المعتمد

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5. AAU Launches Ministry-Accredited Professional Diploma to Qualify Certified Psychologists

The Center for Psychological Care at Al-Ahliyya Amman University launched a Professional Diploma Program to Qualify Certified Psychologists, officially accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education. The program provides theoretical and practical training in psychological diagnosis, therapy, and counselling under the supervision of expert academics. It equips participants—including university staff and psychology graduates—with professional skills to deliver effective psychological support within academic and community environments. This initiative reflects AAU’s strategic commitment to advancing mental health capacity and supporting staff well-being in alignment with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being).