Sakarya University provides confidential, professional psychological counselling supported by clear referral pathways, privacy safeguards, and proactive prevention activities. Services are delivered through the Medico-Social Centre in close collaboration with the Psychological Counselling and Guidance unit, creating a seamless continuum between physical care, mental health support, and preventive guidance. Staffing remained stable throughout 2024 to secure timely access: two physicians (including one institutional physician) and seven nurses support the polyclinic and first-line care functions, while four psychologists and three support staff provide dedicated counselling, assessment, psychoeducation, and coordinated follow-up.
Throughout 2024, the service emphasised early intervention and visibility so that help-seeking feels approachable and stigma-free. In Autumn 2024, workshops on coping skills, test anxiety, and stress management prepared students for peak academic demands and encouraged timely access before problems escalated. A digital well-being series across 2024 addressed attention, sleep hygiene, social media use, and study routines, translating evidence-based strategies into everyday practice and reinforcing self-regulation skills. Where specialised care was indicated, students were guided through structured referral routes to appropriate providers under confidentiality protections, with continuity maintained via planned follow-ups and coordinated care plans.
This integrated model—combining trained professionals, defined pathways, and targeted education—strengthened psychological resilience and protected learning continuity in 2024. By aligning timely access with preventive programming and careful coordination, the university ensured that students received the right level of support at the right moment, improving well-being outcomes while sustaining academic persistence.
