Mental Health and Wellbeing

Studying and working at ITQB NOVA can be exciting, challenging and rewarding. For you to make the most of your time with us and have a truly positive experience it is critical that you look after your mental health and wellbeing. ITQB NOVA is committed to help you, should you need it. ITQB NOVA launched this website with the objective of creating a safe place where you can find the resources you need if you think you need help. No need to input any personal information nor talk to anyone, just the resources and contacts of professionals that can help you if you find yourself in need of help.

Are you a student (PhD or Masters)?

NOVA offers a resource called The Bridge where you can talk to trained mental health professionals. What is The Bridge? Let´s go straight to the source: ¨This platform was designed to assist NOVA students and provide easier access to Psychologists and relevant resources, with the intent of improving both students‘ overall well-being and mental health. If you want to chat with the professionals at The Bridge you can go here.

Are you an ITQB NOVA staff member (worker or researcher with a contract)?

ITQB NOVA occupational medicine is open to all health issues you may have, Mental health is no difference. The occupational medicine medical professional will direct you to a mental health professional which will help you address the challenges you may be facing. All contacts with the occupational medicine doctor are strictly confidential and no information is shared regardless of institutional responsibilities. For any information related with the service contact with Goretti Rocha (ext. 1211) or by e-mail (itqb.medicina@itqb.unl.pt).

Are you an ITQB NOVA member (worker or researcher without a contract)?

ITQB NOVA general practice medicine is open to all health issues you may have, Mental health is no difference. The general practice medicine medical professional will direct you to a mental health professional which will help you address the challenges you may be facing. All contacts with the occupational medicine doctor are strictly confidential and no information is shared regardless of institutional responsibilities. For any information related with the service contact with Goretti Rocha (ext. 1211) or by e-mail (itqb.medicina@itqb.unl.pt). For bookings booking.itqb.unl.pt/medic .

Other useful resources.
Help can come from many sources, if you don´t want to use the resources at ITQB NOVA there are other options available.
The Bridge -  resources and contacts
Clinica ISPA  - online, by phone and in person support
Ao teu Lado - mental health resources
SOS Voz Amiga  - resources and by phone support
Voz de Apoio  - resources and by phone support
SNS24 phone: 808 24 24 24 - medical professionals 24h per day, 7 days per week.

Platforms with resources about mental health and additional contacts.

https://saudemental.min-saude.pt

https://ateulado.weebly.com (mental health resources)

Free App for Android and iOS “A Seu Lado”

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