بالإضافة إلى المساعدة الطبية العامة والرعاية الصحية، يقدم مكتب الإرشاد خدمات استشارية للطلاب للتعامل مع مشاكل نمط الحياة والصحة النفسية غير الأكاديمية، مثل التوتر واضطرابات النوم أو الأكل والشعور بالوحدة والاكتئاب، وغيرها. يقدم هذه الخدمة متخصصون في احتياجات الطلاب، وتهدف إلى مساعدة الطلاب على التكيف مع ظروف الحياة الجامعية الجديدة والتفاعل مع البيئة المحيطة بهم بشكل أكثر فعالية. جميع معلومات الإرشاد تعتبر سرية وخصوصية. 

During the exam period, a thoughtful initiative was undertaken to support the well-being of approximately 400 students enrolled in the FLE and bachelor's programs. The strategy involved the distribution of cookies accompanied by motivational messages, creating a positive and uplifting atmosphere for the students. Additionally, an on-spot registration facility for S&W services was made available, providing students with convenient access to essential resources and support. Alongside this, stress relief sessions with a dedicated counsellor were organized on the spot, aiming to alleviate exam-related anxieties and foster mental well-being.

This training is one of the fastest-growing evidence-based behavioural therapies, with demonstrated effectiveness for both adults and adolescents, ACT stands out due to its broad applications across the spectrum of mental health issues, especially for anxiety, mood, and eating disorders. ACT combines aspects of mindfulness and acceptance with behavioural interventions, emphasizes values as the compass for our behaviours, and incorporates skills to help clients unhook from negative thought patterns. Participants gain an in-depth understanding of the ACT Hexaflex model in adults and adolescents, learn various tools and techniques used in ACT therapy, and acquire the knowledge of how to apply ACT skills when supporting both adults and adolescents. This is a certified training by The Lighthouse Arabia, and this year, DHA provided 6.5 CME points.

To help new students transition to university life, covering topics like managing homesickness, building routines, and balancing academics and social life. It also introduced campus resources to support mental and physical wellbeing, fostering a sense of belonging and confidence for new students joining the SUAD community.

This talk helped students transform personal pain into a source of purpose. It aimed to raise awareness, promote hope, and encourage meaningful action to support mental health and suicide prevention. Attendees learned strategies for resilience and heard empowering stories of recovery and purpose-driven living.

Breaking Down Myths: Psychoactive Substance Misconceptions & Detoxification: A talk that focused on the prevention of drugs and alcohol abuse or any other related information and raised awareness amongst students on the dangers of these substances. 

A talk entitled Mental Health and Wellbeing in University Life: Recognizing Challenges and Promoting Wellness was held to discuss challenges faced by university students while providing them with tools to overcome and face those challenges. 

This talk was followed by a panel discussion on Navigating ADHD and Mental Health in the social media Era – Distinguishing Professional Help from Trends and Misinformation

Activity focused on the definition of bullying, personality traits of a bully, how to respond to bullying and much more. It was followed by an anti-bullying art and thoughts in a jar activity.

Peer Mentor Activity: On World Kindness Day, peer mentors and mentees came together to spread kindness across campus. They collaborated on thoughtful initiatives, such as sharing appreciation notes and small tokens of kindness, creating a warm and inclusive community atmosphere. The activity highlighted the impact of simple acts in fostering connection and positivity

This event began with a comedy session that used humour to address mental health challenges and break stigma. It was followed by an insightful talk on stress, where participants learned practical strategies for managing stress and maintaining emotional balance, creating a perfect blend of laughter and learning.

Talk on Sexual Education, designed to promote safety, respect, and confidence

The talk defined sexual education and its purpose: to promote safety, respect, and make informed choices, It explained how to prevent harassment and abuse, highlighting the importance of addressing harassment,