Counselling Centre Mental Health Psychological Health Undergraduate Students University of Benin Counselling Effectiveness Emotional Challenges Descriptive Survey Student Support Services Awareness of Counselling Services Funding Challenges

The main objective of this study was to explore and assess the effectiveness of the counselling centre in managing the mental and psychological health of undergraduate students at the University of Benin. Specifically, the research sought to investigate how current counselling services assist students in coping with mental and emotional challenges. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The population comprised all undergraduate students of the University of Benin. A representative sample was selected from this population using an appropriate sampling technique. Data were collected through the utilization of a structured questionnaire, and subsequent analysis was performed using the mean for descriptive purposes. The findings indicated that the counselling centre is moderately effective in addressing students’ mental and psychological health needs. Key challenges identified include insufficient funding, a limited number of trained counsellors, and low awareness among students regarding the available services. Recommendations derived from the study emphasize the need for improved funding for counselling services, the implementation of increased awareness programmes, and the employment of additional trained counsellors to enhance service quality and accessibility.