Health

Good mental and physical health are important for successful study and work. Dealing with stress, information overload and addictive behaviour can also be challenging. This page shows you how to access advice, prevention services and support.

The Feel Good Campus aims to offer students an environment that strengthens and promotes their well-being and thus makes everyday university life easier. With specific projects and offers, we are committed to ensuring that everyone has access to the resources they need for a balanced, healthy and successful study or working life.

In an age of constant change and ever-increasing demands for higher performance, it is more important than ever to support healthy experiences and behaviour during the working day! The health and wellbeing of the university's employees is a key concern and at the heart of the University of Potsdam's health management programme.

Since 2009, this responsibility has rested with the ‘Steuerkreis Gesundheit’, which was established specifically for this purpose. Thanks to the Committee's efforts, a coordinated and successful health management system has been established at the University of Potsdam in recent years.

Read on for an overview of the Health Steering Committee's work and to find out about health-promoting offers and events on various health-related topics at the University of Potsdam.

The University of Potsdam takes responsibility for its employees. We support them in avoiding addiction and offer specific counselling services for those with existing addiction problems. As trained addiction counsellors, we are your point of contact at the University of Potsdam for all matters relating to the prevention of addiction in the workplace, supporting those with addiction issues, and dealing with addictive behaviour.

How we help:

We are available for acute and preventive concerns, regardless of location!

In a calm and friendly atmosphere, you can talk to us about your concerns. Together, we will reflect on your stressful situation and develop possible solutions.

We understand that dealing with such issues is often not easy, but we can provide information about further steps and refer you to other counselling services if necessary.

Our goal is to foster an environment that prioritises health and well-being.

We are happy to advise you, so please get in touch. As addiction counsellors, we are your contact persons for addiction and social issues (KASUS). A confidential conversation can take place in person, via Zoom or by telephone, by appointment only. You can contact one of us directly by telephone or email. Alternatively, you can contact us about any addiction or social issues using the contact form. One of us will get back to you as soon as possible.

Addiction counselling is provided solely by the Potsdam District Association of the Workers' Welfare Association (Arbeiterwohlfahrt)!

Do you need support for yourself or a friend with substance abuse problems, including gambling and media consumption? Contact the AWO addiction counselling service in Potsdam! Addiction counselling is available to all students, regardless of their circumstances, consumption or behaviour patterns, or external characteristics, gender, political beliefs or religion. The service is free of charge and can be provided anonymously upon request.

Our team comprises professionals from the fields of administration, social work/social pedagogy, and psychology/psychotherapy. All counsellors and treatment providers have additional therapeutic qualifications. Outpatient rehabilitation is medically supervised. Our team is supported by trainees in administration, social work and/or psychology interns, as well as volunteers who are involved in addiction self-help groups and prevention initiatives.

Everyone is welcome! We are primarily contacted regarding issues related to alcohol, gambling, and cannabis. However, we also provide counselling on all other topics and types of consumption and behaviour.

Our range of services includes:

•  Counselling and support for those affected and their families in German and English
• Information and motivational talks to clarify the problem
• Psychosocial support
• Preparation for next steps
• Referral to further treatment, self-help groups, and other support services.
• Outpatient rehabilitation for addiction and addiction aftercare.
• SKOLL self-control training.
• Advice and support for multipliers.