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Mental Health Awareness

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During May 2021, the Student Affairs Directorate set about a
campaign to sensitise staff and students on the subject of mental
health. This happened against the backdrop of International Mental
Health Awareness Month.

The intention of this campaign was twofold. Awareness is a
developmental process and, as such, this campaign set to add to
the present awareness so that people with mental health illness,
their friends and family can engage in health promotion and illness
preventing actions.

In addition, it was to remind students that the Student Affairs
Directorate is equipped with professional and skilled counselors at
various campuses. These professionals are available at all times to
help you navigate through any challenges, including mental health.

Assistant Dean: Professional Services Mr Tangeni Velikoshi, assures
students that the Student Affairs Directorate is geared to attend to
their needs.

“With our aim to educate and inform, we concluded the campaign
having learned so much about our customer experience through
students’ social media comments. We may not have been able to
reply to each comment, citing how the institution has affected your
...advancing the mental wellbeing, but we have read and noted all of your difficult

encounters and experiences.
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“The University administration is evolving, including the Student
of distinct solutions Affairs Directorate. We are gearing up to respond to students’
needs efficiently and render an improved experience” assured Mr
at partner Velikoshi.

institutions, co- Students are prompted to familiarise themselves with the University’s
General Information & Regulations booklet (available on the
website). This booklet contains most of the answers to pertinent
creation and questions for a positive varsity lifecycle.

co-investment in We also encourage students to reach out to the Academic and
Student Counsellors within the Student Affairs Directorate when you
niche solutions. are faced with any challenge that impacts their varsity lifecycle.

University of Namibia-Counsellors contact details(08June2021)

Thank you.
Directorate of Student Affairs

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