The recent COVID-19 outbreak has significantly changed the everyday life of students at the University. The disruption to the daily routine of lectures and socialising with friends on campus can be unsettling and the Student Development and Counselling Unit of the Office of Dean of Students at AKU is here to help in this challenging time.
Students who may be feeling anxious about meeting academic goals or any issue related to their wellbeing can continue to access the University's confidential student counselling services online.
“The abrupt disruption of life routines has brought on feelings of anxiety and uncertainty, leaving us flustered, disappointed and purposeless. It is like being stuck in a traffic jam with everything around us in a standstill," says Dr Hadia Pasha, Student Development and Counselling Unit manager.
Dr Sana Siddiqui, a student psychiatrist and a member of the psychiatry department at AKU, is also urging students to get in touch.
“It becomes difficult for students to manage their time as they are used to be driven by their life goals, academic schedules and usual interactions with friends. However, there is much that can be done to help them learn, cultivate compassion and increase resilience while building a safer and more caring community," Dr Siddiqui added.
Students can pre-book appointments by email to see the University's team of counsellors who are committed to supporting student wellbeing and mental health.
The recent COVID-19 outbreak has significantly changed the everyday life of students at the University. The disruption to the daily routine of lectures and socialising with friends on campus can be unsettling and the Student Development and Counselling Unit of the Office of Dean of Students at AKU is here to help in this challenging time.
Students who may be feeling anxious about meeting academic goals or any issue related to their wellbeing can continue to access the University's confidential student counselling services online.
“The abrupt disruption of life routines has brought on feelings of anxiety and uncertainty, leaving us flustered, disappointed and purposeless. It is like being stuck in a traffic jam with everything around us in a standstill," says Dr Hadia Pasha, Student Development and Counselling Unit manager.
Dr Sana Siddiqui, a student psychiatrist and a member of the psychiatry department at AKU, is also urging students to get in touch.
“It becomes difficult for students to manage their time as they are used to be driven by their life goals, academic schedules and usual interactions with friends. However, there is much that can be done to help them learn, cultivate compassion and increase resilience while building a safer and more caring community," Dr Siddiqui added.
Students can pre-book appointments by email to see the University's team of counsellors who are committed to supporting student wellbeing and mental health.