University-Provided Mental Health Support for StaffUniversity-Provided Mental Health Support for Staff

University of Oum El Bouaghi provides its staff with access to mental health support through the Medical and Social Center (CMS). The CMS offers a wide range of healthcare services, including mental health support, with a qualified team of psychologists available to assist both staff and students.

The psychologists at the CMS provide counseling, guidance, and assistance for various psychosocial issues, including support for tobacco and drug withdrawal. The center also promotes a healthy lifestyle through awareness campaigns, focusing on the prevention of communicable diseases and mental health education.

In addition to psychological services, the CMS also addresses physical health through systematic medical visits, medical consultations, dental care, laboratory investigations, and preventive measures for both communicable and non-communicable diseases. The center serves as a comprehensive healthcare facility that ensures staff well-being through a holistic approach to health, including mental health support.

Moreover, the CMS plays a critical role in public health within the university, organizing campaigns to raise awareness about mental health, offering screening services, and providing necessary follow-ups for any detected mental health concerns. The availability of these services reflects the university’s commitment to the overall well-being of its staff and community.

Psychological consultations at the CMS have increased over the years, with 774 cases addressed in 2022, reflecting the center’s growing role in providing mental health care.