Student Notices

All registered students are invited to utilise the services of the campus's Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr. Shivan Mahabir. Dr. Mahabir is a UWI St. Augustine graduate and is eager to be of service to the Campus Community.

Dr Mahabir provides free and confidential session to help address any mental health challenges that students might encounter, including:

-          Depression and Anxiety

-          Personal Empowerment

-          Anger and Stress Management

-          Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

-          Problems with alcohol, nicotine and other substances

AVAILABLE HOURS:

- Morning Session: 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Students requesting to see the medical officer during the morning session must be present before 12:00 noon.

- Afternoon Session – 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Students requesting to see the medical officer during the afternoon session must be present before 5:00 p.m.

All Emergency cases will be accommodated between 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

Students requesting emergency services after normal working hours can access care through the Students Health Plan (Student Guardian Life) at one of the approved medical facilities or the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Accident and Emergency. 

To learn more about this service or to schedule an appointment, simply send a What's App message to the Health Services Unit at 728-2408.