Sakarya University supports the mental well-being of its employees through psychological counselling and guidance services provided by the Medico-Social Centre. University employees can access the Centre’s health services, including psychological counselling. Psychological consultations are provided free of charge and arranged by appointment.
The Medico-Social Centre provides psychological counselling and guidance as part of its institutional health services. These services provide staff with a point of access to psychological support and guidance. Further information on the service and appointment arrangements is available through the Medico-Social Centre’s official website and its frequently asked questions page.
Alongside access to counselling, Sakarya University organised activities to promote psychological awareness, self-care and resilience among employees.
The Cinema Therapy workshop was organised jointly by the Personnel Department’s In-Service Training Branch and the Medico-Social Branch. It began in February 2025 and concluded in June, with sessions held at regular intervals. Led by a clinical psychologist, the workshop used cinema as a supportive tool for reflection on emotional, cognitive and behavioural experiences.
In December 2025, the University held the Self-Compassion and Self-Care workshop in three sessions. Organised by the Personnel Department and the Medico-Social Branch, the programme focused on personal awareness, self-compassion and psychological resilience. Activities included breathing exercises, mindfulness practices, art-based exercises and opportunities for participants to reflect on their experiences.
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Through its psychological counselling services and staff well-being activities, Sakarya University demonstrates an institutional commitment to supporting employees’ mental health, strengthening coping resources and fostering a healthier working environment.
