{"id":2639,"date":"2025-11-05T06:26:53","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T06:26:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdgs.nstru.ac.th\/?p=2639"},"modified":"2025-11-09T10:10:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-09T10:10:42","slug":"sdg-3-3-7-mental-health-support-for-staff-year-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sdgs.nstru.ac.th\/?p=2639","title":{"rendered":"SDG 3.3.7 Mental health support for staff Year: 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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\n Mental Health Support for Staff (Year 2024)\n <\/h1>\n

\n Promoting happiness, unity, and well-being for university personnel\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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\n Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University (NSTRU)<\/strong> recognizes the value of supporting the \n mental health and well-being of its personnel<\/strong>, including both academic and support staff. \n The institution fosters initiatives that promote happiness, unity, cooperation, and transparency<\/strong> \n while strengthening organizational commitment<\/strong> and good governance<\/strong> \n at every level\u2014university, faculty, and unit\u2014to cultivate a sense of shared ownership and belonging.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n One highlight of the year was the 67th Anniversary Celebration<\/strong> held on \n January 9, 2024<\/strong>, which brought together over 1,000 participants<\/strong>. \n The celebration featured the \u201cFire Offering Ceremony\u201d<\/em>, a cherished local winter tradition in \n Nakhon Si Thammarat Province where faculty, administrators, students, and local residents gather on campus \n between 4:00\u20137:00 a.m. to light a bonfire and prepare traditional foods and desserts\u2014such as \n Khanom Krok<\/em>, Khanom Buang<\/em>, and Khao Kriap Pak Mo<\/em>\u2014to offer to monks. \n The event embodies community spirit, compassion, and mindfulness, promoting emotional connection and gratitude.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Another major event is Rajabhat Day<\/strong>, observed annually on February 14<\/strong>, \n meaning \u201cPeople of the King, Servants of the Land.\u201d<\/em> The event gathers over \n 3,000 participants<\/strong> and features ceremonies, cultural performances, and team-building \n activities that reinforce pride and unity among staff and students. Additionally, during the \n Thai New Year (Songkran)<\/strong>, faculties organize merit-making and water-pouring rituals, \n strengthening respect and bonds between colleagues.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n The university also provides annual health check-ups<\/strong> in collaboration with \n Maharaj Hospital<\/strong>, ensuring that both physical and mental health are cared for. \n Recognition programs<\/strong> celebrate staff who achieve new academic ranks, promotions, \n or receive awards for outstanding performance and innovation\u2014boosting morale and self-esteem.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n To sustain emotional connection, obituaries<\/strong> for faculty, staff, and their family members \n are shared through the official LINE corporate communication channel<\/strong> as a way to express \n solidarity and compassion. The joint worship of Phra Buddha Sihing<\/strong>, a sacred ceremony \n marking the start of work each year, brings faculty and staff together in mindfulness and peace.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Volunteer programs are regularly held to promote civic engagement, empathy, and teamwork. \n Annual events such as the \u201cMahachai Strengthens Relations \u2013 New Year\u2019s Party\u201d<\/strong> and \n Sports Day<\/strong> create joyful and inclusive spaces that relieve stress, \n foster mutual support, and contribute to the holistic well-being of all personnel.\n <\/p>\n\n \n

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\ud83d\udc9a Aligned with SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being<\/h4>\n

\n NSTRU\u2019s initiatives demonstrate a deep commitment to mental health support<\/strong>, \n emotional well-being<\/strong>, and organizational happiness<\/strong>, \n ensuring that staff thrive personally and professionally within a positive and compassionate community.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

\n Source: Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University \u2013 Human Resources and Student Development Division, 2024<\/em>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n
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Mental Health Support for Staff (Year 2024) Promoting happiness, unity, and well-being for university personnel Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University (NSTRU) recognizes the value of supporting the mental health and well-being of its personnel, including both academic and support staff. The institution fosters initiatives that promote happiness, unity, cooperation, and transparency while strengthening organizational commitment and good governance at every level\u2014university, faculty, and unit\u2014to cultivate a sense of shared ownership and belonging. One highlight of the year was the 67th Anniversary Celebration held on January 9, 2024, which brought together over 1,000 participants. The celebration featured the \u201cFire Offering Ceremony\u201d, a cherished local winter tradition in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province where faculty, administrators, students, and local residents gather on campus between 4:00\u20137:00 a.m. to light a bonfire and prepare traditional foods and desserts\u2014such as Khanom Krok, Khanom Buang, and Khao Kriap Pak Mo\u2014to offer to monks. The event embodies community spirit, compassion, and mindfulness, promoting emotional connection and gratitude. Another major event is Rajabhat Day, observed annually on February 14, meaning \u201cPeople of the King, Servants of the Land.\u201d The event gathers over 3,000 participants and features ceremonies, cultural performances, and team-building activities that reinforce pride and unity among staff and students. Additionally, during the Thai New Year (Songkran), faculties organize merit-making and water-pouring rituals, strengthening respect and bonds between colleagues. The university also provides annual health check-ups in collaboration with Maharaj Hospital, ensuring that both physical and mental health are cared for. Recognition programs celebrate staff who achieve new academic ranks, promotions, or receive awards for outstanding performance and innovation\u2014boosting morale and self-esteem. To sustain emotional connection, obituaries for faculty, staff, and their family members are shared through the official LINE corporate communication channel as a way to express solidarity and compassion. The joint worship of Phra Buddha Sihing, a sacred ceremony marking the start of work each year, brings faculty and staff together in mindfulness and peace. Volunteer programs are regularly held to promote civic engagement, empathy, and teamwork. Annual events such as the \u201cMahachai Strengthens Relations \u2013 New Year\u2019s Party\u201d and Sports Day create joyful and inclusive spaces that relieve stress, foster mutual support, and contribute to the holistic well-being of all personnel. \ud83d\udc9a Aligned with SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being NSTRU\u2019s initiatives demonstrate a deep commitment to mental health support, emotional well-being, and organizational happiness, ensuring that staff thrive personally and professionally within a positive and compassionate community. Source: Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University \u2013 Human Resources and Student Development Division, 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