Well-being at Nova SBE

Nova SBE aims to promote a healthy and engaging student experience where students can thrive. This team's mission is to co-create a positive, supportive, and healthy environment where cooperation and inclusion are nurtured and integration are facilitated, leading to more significant mental health and well-being.  

Our Programs and Resources

Well-being Platform

Well-being Platform

This is a dynamic and inclusive platform designed to support the holistic well-being of the entire Nova SBE community. It offers a wide range of resources and initiatives that foster mental health, emotional resilience, social connection, and personal development.  

The platform also serves as the central access point for psychoeducational workshops, support group sessions, and individual psychological support, provided in accordance with the assessment conducted by the Well-being team.   

Students can also explore detailed information about our community events, such as World Mental Health Day and Well-being Week, as well as access self-help resources, off-campus psychological services (including trusted external partners), and a list of emergency contacts for immediate support.  

Well-being Ambassadors

Well-being Ambassadors

Our Student Well-being Ambassadors are here to promote mental health awareness and provide peer support. Discover more about the team and their activities on the Nova SBE Well-being platform.  

Workshops

Workshops

These workshops are designed to teach practical skills in a structured, short-term format, typically delivered over two sessions that build on each other. Participation is optional, and the content is usually based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles, focusing on education, self-awareness, and actionable strategies 

Support groups

Support groups

Nova SBE support groups are designed to be a supportive resource, providing an environment where peer interactions can lead to personal growth and relief from stress.   

New groups start each semester. Most support groups have eight to ten members. The number of sessions per group varies, concluding before the end of the semester.    

Usually, students meet in advance with the facilitator to discuss their needs and ensure the group is a good fit for them.   

Groups are private and confidential, and all members must agree that what is disclosed in sessions cannot be shared outside of the group .

Community Events

Community Events

The World Mental Health Day at Nova SBE and Well-being Week are organized to promote and support our community’s mental health and encourage a healthy lifestyle. 

Contacts

Regulations for Students with Special Educational Needs at NOVA University Lisbon

Here you can find information about the special contingent for candidates with physical and sensory disabilities for the National Contest for Access and Admission to Higher Education.

This regulation aims to define the support that can be provided and the conditions of access to it for students withspecial educational needs, permanent or temporary, who attend NOVA University Lisbon.

Useful Links

  • Special Contingent for Candidates with Disabilities

Information on the special contingent for candidates with physical and sensory disabilities within the National Contest for Access and Admission to Higher Education.
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  • Scholarships

Here you can find all the information about scholarship allocation, which corresponds to the tuition fees amount for students with a disability equal to or higher than 60%.
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  • Balcão IncluIES

This platform gathers all the content on disability support, particularly in higher education.
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