The Wellbeing Signal Group. From left to right: Hind Boulgalag, Toos van Gool, Apoorva Sonawane, Tom Oomen, Idoia Cortes Garcia, Monica Zakhari, Claudia Hanegraaf, Lucas Haselhoff and Elise van Lieshout. Photo: Bart van Overbeeke
The Wellbeing Signal Group. From left to right: Hind Boulgalag, Toos van Gool, Apoorva Sonawane, Tom Oomen, Idoia Cortes Garcia, Monica Zakhari, Claudia Hanegraaf, Lucas Haselhoff and Elise van Lieshout. Photo: Bart van Overbeeke Mechanical Engineering students and staff can contact the Wellbeing Signal Group with their questions, suggestions and concerns regarding wellbeing. Picking up signals about wellbeing, recognizing patterns and making sure something is done about them department-wide. That is the mission of the Wellbeing Signal Group, which has been running for just under a year now at the Mechanical Engineering department. Monica Zakhari is the group's chair and she explains: "Mind you: we don't take over the role of personal helplines like the confidential advisors. We take a broader view and seek solutions for the wellbeing of the entire community." When people feel comfortable, safe, welcome and valued, they can thrive.
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