The Student Counselling Centre (SCC) offers a supportive and conducive environment for any student with personal issues or challenges to seek help and guidance from a professional counsellor. Its team of registered psychologist, counsellors and case coordinator are experienced in helping students from various backgrounds and cultures, and with a wide range of issues.
SCC organises talks regularly to promote mental health awareness and wellness among NTU students and staff. Mental health professionals are invited as speakers to share their knowledge and experiences. It also conducts workshops such as Effective Study Techniques for students to help them cope with the demands of their academic studies. The centre provides self-help resources such as brochures on personal effectiveness, mental health, study techniques and relationships. They are available online or at the resource racks of the counselling centre.
As part of the Peer Helping Programme, the counsellors provide training for a group of student volunteers known as ‘confidants’ to identify and befriend fellow students with emotional issues. They are also equipped with mental health resources and knowledge on how to refer students in a crisis to a counsellor or doctor.
The on-campus Medical Centre is operated by private medical group Gethin-Jones Medical Practice Pte Ltd. Besides medical services, counselling services are provided by Dr Yeo Lock Peow at the Centre. Dr Yeo possesses, in addition to his medical qualifications, a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and a Postgraduate Diploma in Virginia Satir Family and Systemic Therapy. He is also a certified DISC Behavioural Consultant.
Besides operating the clinic on campus, Gethin-Jones Medical Practice Pte Ltd is also contracted to administer the Medical Scheme for full-time undergraduates and NIE trainee teachers. Those covered under the Medical Scheme are entitled to prepaid consultation and standard medicine at the Centre, as well as limited medical coverage for specialist outpatient and hospitalisation expenses at Government Restructured Hospitals.
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