Mental health support

FOR STUDENTS

I. STUDENT PSYCHOLOGICAL INTAKE AND COUNSELING PROCESS

Lac Hong University has established a comprehensive Student Psychological Intake and Counseling Process, annually reviewed and updated by the Office of Student Affairs, the Office of Educational Testing and Quality Assurance, and the Board of Rectorates.

The process includes clear procedures and standardized forms to ensure effective case management and confidentiality, such as:

• BMO01: Student Psychological Counseling Request Form

• BMO02: Student Psychological Test Form

• BMO03: DASS Psychological Assessment Scale Conversion

• BMO04: Psychological Case Referral Form

• BMO05: Counseling Report Form

This ensures that every student in need of support is properly assessed, referred, and followed up by qualified staff.

II. Psychological Counseling Unit and Capacity Building

The LHU Psychological Counseling Team, located on campus 2, provides free, direct, and confidential counseling services for students.

To strengthen counselor capacity, the team cooperated with Minh Tri Mental Health Clinic to organize a Training Course on School Psychological Counseling, focusing on:

• Counseling process and case management;

• Basic psychological knowledge;

• Core counseling and intervention skills (questioning, feedback, handling silence, empathy, etc.);

🕓 Duration: 3–6 months (1 session/week, Tuesday afternoons)
👥 Participants: 5–10 counselors (priority for early registration)
📜 Certification: Participants receive certificates upon completion.

III. Mental Health Screening Survey

The Office of Student Affairs conducts anonymous mental health screening surveys using the DASS-21 self-assessment test via QR code.
Each student receives their confidential results within one week.
This initiative helps identify students at risk and enables early intervention by the counseling team.

IV. Mental Health Awareness Workshops and Webinars

The university regularly hosts workshops and webinars to promote mental well-being, stress management, and emotional intelligence.

In 2025

1. Workshop: “Decoding Youth Emotions – Managing Anxiety, Fear, and Anger”

   • Speaker: Phuc Trinh – Head of Clinical Psychology, Minh Tri Clinic

   • Host: Nguyen Ngoc Tu, LHU Psychological Counseling Team

   • Topics: understanding emotional triggers, managing anxiety and anger, emotional intelligence development.

2. Webinar: “Emotional Wellness – Managing Stress and Negative Emotions”

   • Speaker: M.A. Nguyen Thi Hoai Thuong, Psychotherapist, Minh Tri Clinic

   • Focus: stress awareness, emotional regulation, mindfulness for students and staff.

3. Webinar: “Recognizing and Preventing Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety”

   • Target audience: new students (Class of 2025)

   • Purpose: help identify depression and anxiety symptoms and introduce simple, effective prevention strategies.

In 2024

1. Workshop: “Strategies and Methods to Reduce Exam Pressure and Improve Study Efficiency”

   • Speaker: Dr. Nguyen Thi Nhu Quynh, Dean of Faculty of Pharmacy

   • Benefits: stress management, time management, peer connection, and mental resilience.

2. Webinar: “The Impact of Mental Health on Academic and Work Performance”

   • Organized by: LHU Psychological Counseling Team and Minh Tri Mental Health Center

   • Speaker: Ngo Minh Uy – Director of WELink and Head of Training, HCMC Psychological Science Association

   • Focus: recognizing stress symptoms, improving mental health for academic success.

3. Talkshow: “Depression – Understanding to Heal” (2 sessions)

   • Speaker: Dr. Nguyen Thi Nhu Quynh, Dean of Faculty of Pharmacy

   • A safe, open space for students to share personal experiences and explore emotional healing through discussion and empathy.

FOR STAFF

I. STAFF PSYCHOLOGICAL INTAKE AND COUNSELING PROCESS

Lac Hong University has established a comprehensive Staff Psychological Intake and Counseling Process, annually reviewed and updated.

This ensures that every staff in need of support is properly assessed, referred, and followed up by qualified staff.

II. Psychological Counseling Unit and Capacity Building

The LHU Psychological Counseling Team, located on campus 2, provides free, direct, and confidential counseling services for students.

To strengthen counselor capacity, the team cooperated with Minh Tri Mental Health Clinic to organize a Training Course on School Psychological Counseling, focusing on:

• Counseling process and case management;

• Basic psychological knowledge;

• Core counseling and intervention skills (questioning, feedback, handling silence, empathy, etc.);

🕓 Duration: 3–6 months (1 session/week, Tuesday afternoons)
👥 Participants: 5–10 counselors (priority for early registration)
📜 Certification: Participants receive certificates upon completion.

III. Mental Health Awareness Workshops and Webinars

The university regularly hosts workshops and webinars to promote mental well-being, stress management, and emotional intelligence.

In 2025

1. Webinar: “Emotional Wellness – Managing Stress and Negative Emotions”

   • Speaker: M.A. Nguyen Thi Hoai Thuong, Psychotherapist, Minh Tri Clinic

   • Focus: stress awareness, emotional regulation, mindfulness for students and staff.

   • Webinar: “Recognizing and Preventing Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety”

     • Target audience: new students (Class of 2025)

     • Purpose: help identify depression and anxiety symptoms and introduce simple, effective prevention strategies.

In 2024

1. Webinar: “The Impact of Mental Health on Academic and Work Performance”

   • Organized by: LHU Psychological Counseling Team and Minh Tri Mental Health Center

   • Speaker: Ngo Minh Uy – Director of WELink and Head of Training, HCMC Psychological Science Association

   • Focus: recognizing stress symptoms, improving mental health for academic success.

   • Talkshow: “Depression – Understanding to Heal” (2 sessions)

     • Speaker: Dr. Nguyen Thi Nhu Quynh, Dean of Faculty of Pharmacy

     • A safe, open space for students to share personal experiences and explore emotional healing through discussion and empathy.

Through structured policies, trained professionals, and a wide range of mental health programs, Lac Hong University demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting student and staff well-being.