🌸 Suan Dusit University: Promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health for Students

Suan Dusit University (SDU) places great importance on the holistic well-being of its students—covering physical, mental, and sexual health—under the guiding concept of “Learning through Caring.”

Among the university’s health priorities is sexual and reproductive health, which forms a vital part of students’ quality of life and personal development.

To support this vision, the university established the SDU Wellness Center, the main unit responsible for promoting student mental health and reproductive well-being. Operating continuously since 2020, the center serves as a Safe Space where students can seek counseling, guidance, and health services free of charge.

Within the center, a team of professional nurses, psychologists, and counselors provide individualized and confidential support on:

• Adolescent sexual health and relationships
• Mental health related to gender identity and LGBTQ+ well-being
• Information on contraception, reproductive health check-ups, and STI prevention
• Positive sexual-education and health-promotion activities on campus

The SDU Wellness Center acts as a key link connecting students with reliable information, knowledge, and services in an accessible and equitable way. 🔗 More information: SDU Wellness Center

Building Knowledge and Awareness through Youth Activities

To further enhance understanding of sexual health, the Faculty of Nursing at SDU collaborated with the Department of Health’s Bureau of Reproductive Health to organize the project
“Teen Love + LGBTQ+: Sexual Wellness and Reproductive Health Awareness.”

Held on 26 April 2024, the program encouraged youth and university students to engage in creative sexual-health education, covering topics such as:
• Proper sexual-health practices
• Contraception and family planning
• Prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
• Understanding and respecting sexual diversity (LGBTQ+ inclusion)

Expert speakers—including Ms. Ornuma Thangdee, Head of the Reproductive Health Network Development Group, together with Asst. Prof. Dr. Srisuda Wongwiseskul, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, and Asst. Prof. Thanida Phumthaitit, Associate Dean—served as judges for the innovative media competition that promoted inclusive sex-education learning.
🔗 Public source: Department of Health – Bureau of Reproductive Health

Through the combined efforts of the Wellness Center’s counseling services and educational outreach projects, Suan Dusit University demonstrates its strong commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable learning environment.

The university believes that sexual and reproductive health is a fundamental right of every student—one that must include access to accurate information, proper guidance, and professional care. By integrating health awareness with academic life, SDU exemplifies how education and well-being can progress together, embodying the vision of a “University for All Well-being.”

🕊️ Suan Dusit University — A Healthy Space for Everyone

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