RMUTI joins hands with Maharaj Hospital, Psychiatric Hospital and Mental Health Center 9, Department of Mental Health, signing an agreement to promote guidelines for preventing mental health problems for personnel and students – Rajamangala University of Technology Isan

On January 30, 2566, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan by the Faculty of Business Administration Organized a signing ceremony for a memorandum of understanding on mental health cooperation between Rajamangala University of Technology Isan Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital Nakhon Ratchasima Ratchanakarin Psychiatric Hospital and Mental Health Center 9, Department of Mental Health at Morakot Isan Conference Room, 5th floor, Office of Resource and Information Technology RMUTI, Nakhon Ratchasima, with Associate Professor Dr. Kosit Sriphuthorn, President of Rajamangala University of Technology Isan. Dr. Maesa Srisukanya, Head of the Psychiatric Division Representative from Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital Mrs. Jutamanee Dusdeeprasert Pharmacist Deputy Director for Network and Academic Affairs Representatives from Nakhon Ratchasima Ratchanakarin Psychiatric Hospital and Miss Sirilak Kaewkiatpong Director of the Mental Health Center 9 attended the memorandum of understanding on mental health cooperation, along with Assistant Professor Dr. Rabil Phapphai, Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration, Ajarn Dr. Chakrit Nuanchimplee, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Arts. Assistant Professor Dr. Sattakun Dechpan, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology; and Ajarn Kan Suranan, Associate Dean for Student Development Representatives from the Faculty of Architecture and Creative Arts attend the ceremony as a witness The objective is to cooperate in preventing, caring and reducing mental health problems, as well as enhancing knowledge and encouraging staff and students to experience mental health issues. as well as giving correct psychological counseling to students and university personnel Including the development of personnel to be able to be consultants correctly according to psychological principles.

and on the same day, the Faculty of Business Administration organized a workshop "Know Depression" at Room 01601, RMUTI Business Administration Building with faculty, staff and student leaders. A total of 80 people participated in the project by training workshops. “Know Depression” activities are divided into theory and practice. In the theoretical part, there is a lecture to provide knowledge on the subject. “Depression in college students” by Mr. Santhat Pholchan, professional nurse, professional Nakhon Ratchasima Psychiatric Hospital and lecture “Counseling for Adolescents” by Ms. Worawan Nueng Dan from Public Health Academic Professional Mental Health Center 9, then in the practical part The lecturer had the participants divided into groups. with practice on the topic "Listen with your heart", "Positive Communication" and "Counseling Skills" by Mr. Papin Amrungjitchai, Psychologist, Mental Health Center No. 9, Ms. Worawan Nuengdan, Public Health Specialist. Mental Health Center 9 and Mr. Santhat Pholchan, professional nurse, professional Nakhon Ratchasima Psychiatric Hospital And at the end of the activity was a summary of Positive AfterAction Review (PAAR) lessons and their application by Mr. Papin Amrungjitchai, Psychologist, Mental Health Center 9. This project is a pilot project of the university. The Faculty of Business Administration plans to continue organizing this project every year. After the training, there was an evaluation of the project participants. And there is one student who must receive advice and consultation from a doctor.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kosit Sripootorn, President of RMUTI, revealed that mental health problems of the people are increasing rapidly. There are several factors such as State of economic problems that affect the livelihood of the people. cause mental health problems such as accumulated stress There was a blackout in operation. low self-satisfaction depression Anxiety and Panic Disorders RMUTI is concerned about public health. Including personnel and students very much. The MOU on mental health with the provincial public health department this time is a good sign. that we can jointly take care of the health of staff and students starting with defense consultation and proper treatment There are departments and personnel with specialized knowledge to provide care. workshop health networking To encourage staff and students to have good health both physically and mentally. and will continue to support these good projects