Health & Wellbeing

We promote health and care for the well-being of PUC students

“SaBe: + Saúde e Bem-Estar” (Health & Well-Being) Project from the Polytechnic of Coimbra

project financed by Program for the Promotion of Mental Health in Higher Education

 

Actions with open registration:

  • Mindfulness program (2nd edition | 9-week program | hybrid model):

Starts on March 6 at 12:30pm at ESEC

Register here: https://fl8e.short.gy/PMindfulness.2

Come discover Mindfulness and how it can transform your academic and personal life.

 

PUC Peer Mentoring Program

Mentor Registration: https://bit.ly/4iJVr9D

Mentee Registration: https://bit.ly/40rk5U3

 

Integra M+ Program (monthly sessions taking place throughout the school year):

Workshop on Conflict Management | Date: February 27 | 5:00pm-6:30pm

Location: ESEC, Room Manuel Almeida (2nd floor)

Registration here:https://bit.ly/4iH9FZ2

Each topic will allow you to improve your academic success!

 

Awareness-raising webinars for healthy sexuality:

Dates: February 24 (5 p.m.), February 26 (5 p.m.) and March 5 (5 p.m.)

The following topics will be covered: sexually transmitted infections / violence in intimate relationships / sexual health / gender identity.

Check the program and sign up here: https://forms.gle/csJJVYPGfJKpMzxz5

In collaboration with the Peer Education Project (ESTeSC-IPC)

 

Psychotherapeutic Group (6 weekly sessions):

1st group (Space of Emotions): from January 13 to February 24 (PUC Clinic)

2nd group (Space of Emotions): starts on March 12 (at ISEC) | From 4pm to 5:30pm | Room G1-109 DFM (Department of Physics and Mathematics – ISEC).

If you wish to join this 2nd group, send an email to clinica@ipc.pt

 

“Bridges to Success” Accompanied Study Workshops:

ISEC | Wednesdays from 3pm-6pm | room EZ-22 DEE (Department of Electrical Engineering).

ESAC | Thursdays from 3pm-6pm | room J1.S2. (yellow building)

ISCAC | Fridays 3pm-6pm | room 2.11

Online (schedule to be defined according to needs/registrations)

Registration open: https://bit.ly/4abvLil

 

Horse-Buddy Project (2nd edition):

Project that aims to demonstrate the benefits of activities with horses.

This group will work from March 6 to May 16.

Registration open until February 28 / send email to horse.buddy@ipc.pt

 

Ubuntu Weeks at PUC:

1st week: from January 27 to 31, 2025 (ESAC).

2nd week: ESTGOH (dates to be defined soon).

 

Risks & Challenges Program (3rd edition):

Registration now closed.

8-session program: February 20 and 27 | March 6, 13, 20 and 27 | April 3 and 10, 2025.

Come meet new colleagues and develop skills for well-being in an active, participatory and creative way and in a group context.

Health and Wellness Unit

The Health and Wellness Unit provides access to local, low-cost and easy-to-schedule health services, which are essential for looking after the well-being of our Students.

These services are available at the PUC Clinic and at the Psychology and Psychopedagogical Support Office.

 

PUC Clinic

It is located on the campus of the Coimbra Agriculture School and its extension is located on the campus of the Coimbra Institute of Engineering.

In the current academic year, there are the following areas/consultations:

• Physiotherapy

• Dental Medicine

• General and Family Medicine

• Nutrition

• Psychology

• Psychiatry

 

Appointments are scheduled through the SASocial Platform: https://sasocial.ipc.pt/

They are also available to the PUC academic community, namely teachers, non-teaching staff and alumni.

Services

Psychology and Psychopedagogical Support Office

• Psychology Consultations

• Welcoming and monitoring students with specific educational needs

• Actions to promote well-being and healthier lifestyles

• Psychological support responses for victims of sexual harassment and violence (Law No. 31/2023)

• Referral for Psychiatry Consultations

Support Program for Students with Specific Educational Needs
PUC Clinic - consultations of different specialties

• Dental consultations

• General and family medicine consultations

• Nutrition Consultations

• Physiotherapy sessions

• Psychiatry consultations

Ubuntu at the Polytechnic of Coimbra

USBE proposes the organization of Ubuntu Weeks at the Polytechnic of Coimbra as a strategy to promote psychological well-being.

– Ubuntu Weeks Promotion at PUC

– PUC Ubuntu Circle


PUC Clinic Documents

PUC Clinic Regulation
Order for the creation of the PUC Clinic