Thammasat University Hospital has established “Mental Health Clinic – TU Psychiatry” as well as “Child and Adolescent Mental Health Clinic” to provide proper and convenient services to staffs and their families in mental health and psychiatry, including schizophrenia, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), depression, bipolar disorder and panic disorder. The services provided online through the platform “Relationflip Counseling Service” is free of charge.

To ensure comprehensive mental health support for staff and faculty members, the university provides a variety of ongoing services and resources.

• Active promotion of good mental health
• Access to FREE mental health support – TU Psychiatry Hot Line
• Clinic Sabuy Jai – Mental health support from the Health Promotion Unit, Faculty of Nursing

Active promotion of good mental health

Several workshops on mindfulness techniques were conducted by the Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine or Thammasat Well Being Center: TU Counseling Viva City, in collaboration with the Thammasat University Hospital on a regular basis to help students, staffs and their families learn and aware about schizophrenia, techniques for happy family, raising children with the 2R principle, how to bring psychaiatric patients in for treatment, and especially for faculty members and student support staffs on the techniques for communication during mental health crises.

Seminar on Mental Health and Cannabis
The seminar discussed the mental health issues related to cannabis use and its impact on psychiatric disorders. Activities included the preliminary mental health screening to identify potential issues along with providing guidance on mental health concerns, aiming to proactively aware and management of mental well-being. The focus is on raising the awareness and understanding the effects of cannabis and promoting mental well-being through awareness, education, and early intervention.

When psychiatric patients do not want to see Psychiatrist
The common problem faced by relatives or caregivers of psychiatric patients is that the patients themselves often do not want to see a doctor. Some psychiatric patients may lose self-awareness, believe that there is nothing wrong with them, and refuse to accept their illness. Others may experience severe psychiatric symptoms, such as delusions, hallucinations, aggression, or violent outbursts. The clinic provides free consultation to assist staffs with member of the family or relatives who may have this problem.

Other campaigns to promote good mental health are such as:

• 5 วิธีในการเริ่มหันมารักตัวเอง
• Art therapy for burnout” ศิลปะบำบัดเพื่อความเครียดและภาวะหมดไฟ
• 5 วิธีการดูแลสุขภาพใจอย่างง่าย
• การคิดแบบช่วยเหลือ (Helpful Thinking Style) อันนำไปสู่การแก้ไขปัญหาที่เหมาะสม
• การให้อภัยเป็๋นการเลือกยอมรับสิ่งที่เกิดขึ้นตามที่เกิดขึ้น ปล่อยวาง เพื่อให้ได้ใช้ชีวิตอยู่กับปัจจุบัน แทนที่จะยึดติดกับอดีตความมั่นใจ คือความรู้สึกไว้วางใจในความสามารถ  คุณสมบัติ และการตัดสินใจของคุณ

Access to Free mental health support – TU Psychiatry Hot Line

Mental Health Hotline 1323 – Free 24 hours a day is a free mental health support for staffs and Thammasat University community by providing steps and 1st-aided advice for everyone to handle your mental health and emotion when receiving news or seeing violent images.

TU Psychiatry Clinic extends the service to assist the family’s member or relatives to understand that multiple factors contribute to patients with brain injuries being at higher risk for abnormal fatigue. Recognizing these factors can help in providing appropriate support and care for their well-being.
การทำความเข้าใจและการสังเกตพฤติกรรมผู้ป่วยด้านจิต

The stigma associated with mental health care discourages individuals from reaching out for help, creating barriers to effective treatment. Addressing these perceptions is crucial for fostering a supportive environment where seeking help is seen as a positive step toward well-being.
การมาพบจิตแพทย์ การเข้ารับการบริการทางด้านสุขภาพจิตนั้น เป็นเรื่องปกติในสังคม

For more information on Mental Health Clinic supports and services for students and staffs, please visit:  Mental Health Clinic, Thammasat Psychiatry (จิตเวช ธรรมศาสตร์ คลินิกสุขภาพจิต)

Clinic Sabuy Jai – Mental health support from the Health Promotion Unit, Faculty of Nursing

Peaceful Mind Clinic (or in Thai called “Jai Sabaai Clinic”) is a mental health and wellness clinic focused on providing services that promote emotional well-being and mental relaxation to staffs, faculty members and Thammasat University community. The clinic is a part of the Health Promotion Center which was established in 2004 by the Faculty of Nursing, Thammasat University. It also serves as a training facility for nursing students and provides academic services to the community.

The Health Promotion Center regularly conducted the health promotion program for supporting staffs and members of the faculty, helping participants to understand the principles of proper nutrition, exercise according to their health conditions, and effective stress management skills for a better quality of life.
โครงการส่งเสริมสุขภาพ เพื่อคุณภาพชีวิตที่ดีสำหรับบุคลากรมหาวิทยาลัยธรรมศาสตร์ (Jun,2023)

Health assessment and follow up on the health status of staff at Thammasat University Kindergarten.
ติดตามภาวะสุขภาพ บุคลากรโรงเรียนอนุบาลแห่งมหาวิทยาลัยธรรมศาสตร์ (Dec,2023)

Health promotion project for the staff of the Language Institute. The activities included lectures and practical training on recognizing health issues in the working age, health care tips for a relaxed mind, and simple ways to enhance physical health.

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Art therapy for burnout_ศิลปะบำบัดเพื่อความเครียดและภาวะหมดไฟ (Aug,2024)
กิจกรรม“ใจสบายง่ายนิดเดียว”และเทคนิคการผ่อนคลายความเครียด (May,2024)