Psychological Counseling

Psychological Development Unit (PDU)

The Psychological Development Unit (PDU) is a service established to support the psychological well-being of Özyeğin University students, providing services through a developmental and preventive mental health approach. The unit aims to facilitate students’ adjustment to university life, support healthier coping with academic, social, and personal challenges, and strengthen their psychological resilience.

In this context, the PDU provides:

• Individual psychological counseling

• Group work and psychoeducation programs

• Workshops and seminars

• Preventive and protective mental health services

• Crisis intervention and referral services when necessary

PDU services are free of charge for students and are conducted in accordance with ethical principles and confidentiality standards.

Our Mission

To support students’ psychological well-being, strengthen their adjustment to university life, and contribute to the development of emotional regulation, mindfulness, and coping skills that can be used throughout life.

Our Goals

• To provide professional support for students experiencing academic, personal, and social challenges

• To develop preventive and protective mental health programs

• To strengthen psychological resilience and self-regulation skills

• To carry out referral and collaboration processes in risky and emergency situations

• To increase mental health awareness across the university community

Intended Outcomes

Students who receive services from the PDU are expected to:Develop awareness regarding the challenges they experience

Strengthen their coping skills

• Experience an increase in psychological well-being

• Be referred to appropriate professional support resources when needed

• Sustain and apply the skills they gain throughout their lives