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Excessive mental stress, worries in one's personal or professional life, self-doubt, a lack of joy in life, mental fatigue, or uncertainty. Everyone faces situations like these from time to time—all it takes is a demanding period at work, the pressure of responsibilities, or personal worries that gradually pile up. University employees can now access psychotherapy consultations through the Hedepy platform, which offers anonymous online sessions with a selected therapist, self-tests, and other mental health resources.
UP is thus expanding its mental health support for its employees. In collaboration with the Hedepy platform, it offers psychotherapy consultations as an employee benefit. Students can continue to turn to the university counselling services, which have long been available to them.
"At Palacký University, we put the mental health of our colleagues first. Thanks to our close collaboration with the online therapy platform Hedepy, we can provide everyone with a comprehensive programme that not only facilitates access to therapy but also offers additional services supporting mental well-being," explains Klára Hamuľáková, the vice-rector responsible for human resources.
Every UP employee is entitled to two free video sessions with a therapist of their choice. Everything is anonymous, and no one will know who has used the therapy. To access the account and all the benefits offered by Hedepy, simply verify your university email and register.
"Therapy can help, whether our employees are struggling with something or simply want to work on themselves. In the spirit of the Fair University, our goal is to create an environment where both employees and students can balance their professional or academic responsibilities with their personal lives. We believe that a balance between these areas contributes to overall satisfaction, motivation, and the long-term sustainability of career and academic growth," says Markéta Šupplerová, Head of Human Resources UP.
In addition to personal consultations, the Hedepy platform offers self-tests to help clients determine whether they are at risk of burnout or if their distress is turning into depression, as well as articles on mental health created in collaboration with its therapists.
Additional Employee Benefits
The mental health care programme offered in partnership with Hedepy complements Palacký University's wide range of employee benefits, which include discounted educational, sports, and recreational opportunities, as well as other services, including the university's preschool. These benefits are clearly summarised on the website upol.cz/en/employees/benefits.
Counselling for UP Students
UP students can also turn to psychological and psychotherapeutic counseling centers if needed. Additional counseling services related to studies, virtual communication, future careers, and healthy lifestyles are summarised for them at upol.cz/en/counselling.
Confidential Reporting Platform and Ombudsman
If students or staff at Palacký University are concerned about something or encounter inappropriate or problematic behaviour, they can also use the FaceUp electronic Confidential Reporting Platform, which serves as a point of contact for the university ombudsman or the faculty ombudsmen and ombudswomen. Its establishment is part of Palacký University's efforts to create a safe, open, and fair environment for everyone.