Psychological Services Unit

       The psychological services unit was established in 1985 according to a decree of King Saud University Rector and then attached to the department of psychology to become an integral part of the department activities and other services. 

       People can contact the unit, either in person or over the phone (at 4674801). At the first visit a psychologist conducts an intake interview with the client to determine the nature of the needed services and the psychological tests necessary for an accurate diagnosis of the client presenting problems. A psychologist, then assigns a consultant to the client. Confidentiality is strictly followed in the handling of all client-identifying information.

       The Psychological Services Unit provides high quality psychological services to faculty members, students, help seeking individuals from Hospitals, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Social Welfare and other government agencies. These services include individual and  group counseling or psychotherapy, biofeedback therapy, relaxation and skills training and consultations.  

Types of Services

Diagnosis and treatment services are provided for:

·     Phobias

·     Social phobia

·     Panic disorder

·     Generalized anxiety disorder

·     Depression and other mood disorders

·     Obsessive-compulsive disorder

·     Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

·     Somatoform Disorders

·     Sexual Disorders

·     Sleep Disorders

·     Adjustment Disorders

·     Family Problems

Assessment and treatment services are also provided for:

·     Mental Retardation

·     Learning Disorders

·     Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder( ADHD)

·     Communication Disorders

·     Autistic Disorder

·     Conduct Disorder

·     Feeding and Eating Disorders

·     Selective Mutism

·     Anxiety disorders

·     Enuresis

 

Counseling  Services

The Unit provides personal counseling  to help students who have some difficulties related to adjusting to university, interpersonal, and family problems.

Training

Undergraduate and graduate students have the opportunity to practice assessment, counseling and psychotherapy under the supervision of faculty members, some of whom have received their initial training in the unit. The unit is also responsible for the allocation of students to external placements and for providing joint supervision with field supervisors.

Telephone consultation

Telephone consultation is available for help seeking individuals who are unable to attend the unit. 

facilities

1-    Audio visual systems for all observation rooms.

2-    Several standard consultation rooms

3-    Video taping equipment

4-    Relaxation training room.

5-    Child assessment room.

Clients served:

Since its opening the unit has served more than 1500 clients.

 Commonly Addressed Disorders:

·         Generalized anxiety disorder

·         Depression

·         Mental Retardation

·         Learning Disorders