Free psychological support and counseling for all Jordan University of Science and Technology students via the "Amal Platform"

The meeting addressed future expansion and sustainability plans, which include strengthening specialized staff, developing the technical and operational infrastructure of the platform, ensuring information confidentiality and data protection, as well as enhancing integration with health and student services at the university to ensure the continuity of services and expand the pool of beneficiaries.

The project is implemented with funding from Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC), led by Principal Investigator Prof. Dr. Mohammad Al-Yahya, and with the participation of the Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, Prof. Dr. Nihaya Al-Sheyab, Project Manager and Co-Principal Investigator.

The project aims to develop a digital model for providing mental health services, psychosocial support, and reproductive health awareness, by providing secure and easily accessible resources, including awareness content, self-help resources, initial assessment, counseling, and follow-up, along with referral to specialized entities when needed.

The platform provides its services through its website www.amal.jo, as part of the university's efforts to develop sustainable digital initiatives in the field of mental health, expand the scope of supporting services provided to students, ensure easy access to psychological and social support and counseling services, raise awareness of the importance of mental health and ways to maintain it, and contribute to providing a safe and supportive university environment that takes into account student needs and supports their psychological and social stability.