Does your university as a body provide students and staff with access to free mental health support?
The effectiveness of a counseling program in reducing psychological stress and improving, Positive coping techniques for mothers of children with autism.
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Conference on Student's mental health according to vision 2030 of Saudi Arabia.
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Objectives
- Recognize the role of mental health in enhancing the quality of life for university students.
- Recognize the role of mental health promotion in increasing spending efficiency.
- Developing policies and procedures to promote mental health in educational institutions.
- Identifying the concept of school mental health within the Saudi Vision 2030
- Learn about recent national and international studies of mental disorders.
- Presenting the leading experiences locally and globally of practices that enhance the mental health of students in universities.
An educational session entitled Promoting mental health in the work environment.
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A course of primary psychological assistance approved by the National Committee for the Promotion of Mental Health.
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D concluded. Amal bint Abdullah Al-Saif, Vice Dean of Preparatory Programs and Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology - College of Social Sciences - on Wednesday, 5 Dhu al-Qa'dah, 1439 AH, at the headquarters of the Preparatory Programs Agency, the initial psychological assistance course approved by the National Committee for the Promotion of Mental Health, which lasted 3 days, 9 hours. Training attended by 56 trainees.
The course aims to identify some mental illnesses and disorders and how to provide primary assistance to them and to educate the community that non-specialists can train in the skills of primary psychological assistance to provide humanitarian support to anyone suffering from psychological pain and help them feel safe, inner calm and hopeful, and feel psychological support, attention and ability to overcome To deal with psychological problems and pressures so that they do not gradually turn into mental disorders and diseases.
During which she explained the concept of initial psychological assistance and the aspects involved, and training on the basic principles and ethics that the assistant should have in dealing with people who have been exposed to psychological problems and pressures, as well as the best ways to deal with those who suffer from various psychological disorders such as depression and suicidal feelings of the person Or deliberate self-harm or suffering from a panic attack or psychosis and how to overcome the risks that may lead to harm to the person when exposed to a psychological crisis, as she indicated the symptoms and risks of psychological stress and its relationship to other diseases, using several techniques, the most important of which is working in groups Role-playing and educational visual presentations.
In conclusion, Al-Saif praised the role of the National Committee for the Promotion of Mental Health in providing specialized training programs in the field of mental health and thanked the Vice Deanship of Preparatory Programs for hosting and organizing the course. The participants also expressed their happiness at attending the course, and their desire to hold more such training courses.
Supports for students with psychological illness Policy
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Academic advisors should recognize psychologically ill students and assist them to minimize the effect of psychological illness in their academic performance.
Condition:
This policy and procedure apply to academic guidance committee, academic advisors, psychiatry department and course organizers
Purpose: To provide an opportunity for psychologically ill students to overcome their sufferings and improve their academic performance.
Procedures
1. Academic advisors should recognize psychologically ill students during the
academic year and academic advising sessions..
2. Academic advisors should refer psychologically ill students to a specialized
Psychologist/Psychiatrist of the Psychiatry Department at the Medical center, for
proper assessment and diagnosis.
3. A plan for therapy and counseling should be formulated according to individual
needs.
4. Psychologically ill students should receive intensive psychological therapy after the
approval of their parents/family members.
5. Academic advisors should follow up academic achievement of psychologically ill
students and compliance with management plans and raise a confidential report to
the head of academic guidance committee.
6. Academic guidance committee should discus all reports of psychologically ill
students and approved a final report that include full assessment and sufficient
follow up including action plans.
7. Head of academic guidance committee should raise a confidential report for major
psychologically ill students to the College Dean including action plans.
Action Plan may include:
- Psychiatric treatment for certain period of time and then re-evaluation.
- Dropping registered courses.
- Either continuation or dismissal from the program based on progress and
Enaya announces a meeting entitled “Safe Psychological Return"
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Supports for students with psychological illness
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Memorandum of Understanding between Imam University and Refreshing Medical Center
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Al-Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, represented by the Deanship of Student Affairs, signed a memorandum of understanding with Reassurance Medical Center, and the agreement was signed by the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Ahmed bin Saad Al-Ahmad.
Through the memorandum, the university seeks to contribute to providing therapeutic and counseling services to support and achieve mental health and psychological and social compatibility for male and female students and university employees according to a scientific perspective that is consistent with the reference constants of society.
This memorandum also aims to support the promotion of mental health, professional exchange, spreading psychological awareness, exchanging clinical experiences, enriching the training aspects within the scope of work of each party and enhancing their role.
Memorandum of Understanding between Imam University and Calmness Medical Center
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Al-Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University signed a memorandum of understanding with the Calm Medical Center on Tuesday 1444/10/18 AH, representing the university in the signing ceremony by Dr. Ahmed bin Saad Al-Ahmad, Dean of Student Affairs.
Through the memorandum, the university seeks to provide therapeutic and counseling services to support and achieve mental health and psychological and social compatibility for male and female students and university employees according to a scientific perspective that is consistent with the reference constants of society.
The memorandum also aims to support the promotion of mental health, professional exchange, spreading psychological awareness, exchanging clinical experiences, enriching the training aspects within the scope of work of each party and enhancing their role, and the center will offer a discount (50%) on some of its programs for university employees.
The General Administration of Human Resources at Imam University, in cooperation with the National Center for Mental Health, launches a work-life balance initiative directed to university employees
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In pursuit and realization of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which includes the Quality of Life Program and the university's strategic goal, institutional excellence that achieves efficiency and effectiveness of performance, which is in line with the university's strategic goal to improve and develop the work environment that stimulates creativity and achievement that achieves job affiliation with its health and psychological aspects for human cadres.
The General Administration of Human Resources at Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, in cooperation with the National Center, represented by the Ambassador of Mental Health at the University, Dr. Mutaz bin Theeb Al-Otaibi, launched the Work-Life Balance initiative, which aims to enhance the mental health of the employee in the work environment to achieve harmony and balance between the different aspects of the employee's life, specifically between the field of work and the rest of the aspects of personal and social life, which targets for the first time the university's academic and administrative staff under the slogan "Let's live in a balanced world" Which reflects a positive and creative vision of life and calls for building an environment that reflects the values of creativity, balance and sustainability.
His Excellency Prof. Dr. Khalid bin Abdul Karim Al-Basir, General Supervisor of the General Administration of Human Resources, explained that the initiative, God willing, seeks to achieve a positive change in sound practices that achieve work-life balance for employees and the pillars on which the initiative is based, noting that the General Administration of Human Resources pays most of its attention and attention to human cadres who harnessed all their capabilities to activate their role in the initiative, as the club of faculty members, employees and retirees organized introductory and awareness meetings and workshops, and the establishment of the Scholarship Department. The training includes many virtual and in-person courses targeting the academic and administrative staff and the continuity of the Social Support Unit by providing psychological and social support to employees with its expertise and specialized cadres in its field.
Prof. Dr. Khalid bin Abdul Karim Al-Basir expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to His Excellency the President of the University and the Vice President of the University for their support and sponsorship of initiatives that are concerned with improving and developing the work environment for human cadres and for all colleagues in the various units of the university for their dedication and cooperation in the success of the initiative.
The President of Imam University launches the Work-Life Balance Initiative for University Employees in Cooperation with the National Center for Mental Health
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Coinciding with the World Mental Health Day, His Excellency the President of Imam Muhammad bin Saud University, Prof. Dr. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Ameri, inaugurated on Tuesday 10/10/2023 AD, a work-life balance initiative in the presence of the Vice President of the University, Prof. Dr. Mansour bin Abdul Rahman Al-Haidari, the General Supervisor of the General Administration of Human Resources, Prof. Dr. Khalid bin Abdul Karim Al-Basir, the Ambassador of Mental Health at the University, Dr. Moataz bin Theeb Al-Otaibi, the Director of the Scholarship and Training Department, Dr. Muhammad bin Abdulaziz Al-Mansour, and the Director of the Members Club
Teaching, employees and retirees, Mr. Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Bargan, Director of the Social Support Unit, Mr. Ali bin Saeed Al-Ghamdi, and the participating team in cooperation with the National Center for Mental Health.
This initiative came to achieve the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which includes the Quality of Life Program and the university's strategic goal Institutional excellence that achieves efficiency and effectiveness of performance that is in line with the university's strategic goal Improving and developing the work environment that stimulates creativity and achievement that achieves job affiliation with its health and psychological aspects for human cadres, and this initiative aims to enhance the mental health of the employee in the work environment to achieve harmony and balance between the different aspects of the employee's life, specifically between the field of work and the rest of the aspects of personal and social life, which targets the first Once the university's academic and administrative staff under the slogan "Let's live in a balanced world" that reflects a positive and creative vision of life and calls for building an environment that reflects the values of creativity, balance and sustainability.
The Department of Scholarship and Training at the General Administration of Human Resources holds a workshop entitled (Dealing with Psychological Stress)
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Coinciding with the World Mental Health Day and the launch of the "Tawazun" initiative, the Scholarship and Training Department at the General Administration of Human Resources at Imam University, in cooperation with the National Center for Mental Health Promotion, held on Tuesday, October 10, a workshop entitled (Dealing with Psychological Stress) through the We Bex program, presented by His Excellency Dr. Moataz bin Theeb Al-Otaibi, Ambassador of Mental Health in the University's Work Environment and Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the College of Social Sciences. Daily life, work environment, the importance of self-awareness and mental health promotion, in addition to offering effective tools and strategies to deal with stress and psychological stress.
His Excellency the General Supervisor of the General Administration of Human Resources, Prof. Khalid bin Abdul Karim Al-Basir, expressed his thanks and gratitude to the university leadership for facilitating and providing the necessary support for the establishment of this workshop, and also expressed his thanks to Dr. Moataz Al-Otaibi for the valuable content he provided to promote and improve mental health, and His Excellency also thanked the team organizing this workshop in the Scholarship and Training Department and the university employees for their interaction, interest and keenness to attend everything that is useful to improve and enhance their mental health.
Under the slogan of mental health is a universal human right, the Care Unit organized a mental health program for all
https://imamu.edu.sa/news/Pages/news_15_10_2023_2.aspx
Coinciding with the World Mental Health Day, the Vice Deanship of Student Affairs for Female Student Affairs, represented by the Care Unit, organized the Mental Health for All Program by providing training courses under the slogan "Mental Health is a Global Human Right", which is provided by a number of consultants and psychologists and social specialists affiliated with the Enaya Unit, which is the Psychological and Social Treatment and Counseling Unit, aimed at helping students reach the stage of psychological stability, and helping them overcome life, emotional and academic difficulties.
The program began with a course entitled: (Psychological Standards of Alike), which was presented by Dr. Muhammad Al-Qahtani, on Tuesday evening, October 10, 2023, remotely via the zoom platform, where it dealt with many axes, including: introducing the concept of personality, the factors affecting it, whether it is genetic or environmental, the most important characteristics of normal behavior, and psychological standards, and touched on the main axes for diagnosing any mental disorder, and the reluctance of individuals to drug treatment.
On the evening of Wednesday, October 11, she held a course entitled: (Emotional Intelligence), which was presented by Ms. Tahani Al-Dosari, and aims to introduce the concept of emotional intelligence, explain the relationship between mind and emotion, how to solve problems of emotional regulation, and train on emotional intelligence skills and mental alertness for emotional control.
The College of Social Sciences participates in the activation of the World Mental Health Day
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The Faculty of Social Sciences, represented by its departments (Sociology - Psychology - Social Work), organized on Tuesday, 10/10, an event entitled (Mental Health is a Global Human Right) on the occasion of the World Mental Health Day.
The event included many pillars with different aspects of mental health, its importance for living a healthy life and the ways that contribute to promoting it.
The Psychology Club Student Corner participated in the effectiveness of agriculture and its impact on improving the mental health of the individual and how to face daily pressures for better mental health, and a number of field training students participated in various topics such as the mental health of children of special groups and their parents, and the psychological service unit participated in psychological aid and methods of preventing mental disorders.
At the end of the event, which was attended by more than 150 visitors, balloons were launched in the colors of the mental health logo, and the students of the Department of Psychology expressed their thanks and gratitude to the Vice Dean of Social Sciences, Dr. Sarah Al-Ruwais, and the administrative team for their support, encouragement and attendance.
Imam University, represented by the College of Social Sciences, celebrates the World Mental Health Day
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The Vice President of Al-Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University for Educational Affairs, Prof. Dr. Fahd bin Saleh Al-Luhaidan, sponsored the event (World Mental Health Day Forum), which was organized by the Department of Psychology at the College of Social Sciences during the period from 1-1445/4/2 AH, in Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Tuwaijri Hall in the Conference Building, on the occasion of the World Mental Health Day, and the forum included a number of lectures, workshops and discussion sessions, and the opening of the accompanying exhibition.
The Dean of the College of Social Sciences, Dr. Faisal bin Muhammad Al-Muhareb, welcomed the honorable attendees of the forum's activities, and thanked the Department of Psychology for organizing these wonderful events that aim to spread the correct psychological culture and support mental health, pointing out that mental health is an essential element and an integral part of our lives, as it represents an important basis for our personal well-being and happiness, and he recalled that the World Mental Health Day is an annual occasion celebrated by communities around the world on the tenth of October of each year with the aim of Increase awareness of mental health issues and enhance support for individuals with mental disorders and work to reduce the stigma associated with these disorders.
Dr. Al-Muhareb added that World Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness of the importance of mental health and its impact on the lives of individuals and communities, and provides an opportunity to educate people about various mental illnesses and how to deal with them and search for appropriate help, leading to reducing stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness and encouraging communities to empathize and support individuals who suffer from them, as well as promoting mental health care and providing the necessary support and resources for individuals who need psychological treatment.
The Dean of the College of Social Sciences indicated that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pays great attention to the World Mental Health Day and promoting awareness of it in society and at the national level, as the Kingdom has witnessed a remarkable development in the field of mental health in recent years, as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has taken several measures to promote mental health and support individuals with mental health problems. The mental healthcare infrastructure in the Kingdom has been developed, including the provision of health facilities, psychiatric clinics and specialized hospitals. Training and qualification of mental health cadres to provide professional and specialized services has also been strengthened, in addition to implementing awareness and educational campaigns targeting the community in general, with the aim of raising awareness of the importance of mental health and reducing the stigma associated with it. Events, awareness lectures and workshops have been organized to enhance knowledge and understanding about mental health, and the Saudi government is also adopting national policies and plans to promote mental health and improve health care in this area, paying special attention to vulnerable and needy groups such as children, adolescents, the elderly and people with special needs, and working to provide them with appropriate support and care.
For his part, the Head of the Department of Psychology, Dr. Ibrahim bin Qassim Hakami, explained that the World Health Organization celebrates this year under the slogan (mental health is a universal human right), as the results of studies and statistics indicated that one in eight people globally suffer from mental health disorders, and out of every four people suffering from these disorders, three people receive inadequate treatments - or no care at all, and many of them face stigma And discrimination and social character that may prevent them from completing treatment or follow-up to achieve psychological balance and get rid of the magnitude of these problems and disorders.
Dr. Hakami stated that mental health is an integral part of public health, and physical health is not complete without a high level of mental health, which includes: psychological and emotional peace, achieving social balance, and affecting the way of thinking, feeling, working, and communicating with others. It also helps determine how to deal with stress and make informed decisions.
At the end of the ceremony, the parties participating in the forum were honored.
Psychological And Social Counseling And Therapy Sessions For University Students And Employees
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Mental Health Benefits of Exercise
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Students Counseling Service
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Vice Deanship of Student Affairs for Female Students Organizes the International Day of Happiness
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The Deanship of Student Affairs for female Student Affairs organized
At the university, the event of the International Dayof happiness, in Building 416King Abdullah City for Female Students.
This day aims to recognize the importance of happiness in people's lives
around the world and striving to achieve Happiness as a basic human goal, to promote sustainable development eradication of poverty, and spreading Happiness and well-being among people.
The event included a session Dialogue with a group of students
King Abdullah City for Girls To express the concept of happiness,
and the promotion of a culture of happiness among categories society, how to find happiness, and in the presence of (40) students to experiment deep breathing exercises, which It helps to feel happy.
It also included distributions, phrases to spread positivity and emphasizing the importance of striving to achieve happiness.
The event is also on a group of Games and competitions with participation of students to break the routine, and participate Agency's Multilingual Club on the International Day of Happiness
Emphasizing the importance of this day, to build a happy and healthy society Mentally and physically.
Appointment for Apsychological or Social Consultation
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Training course entitled "Test anxiety"
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Activate World Mental Health Day
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The Department of Psychology, in cooperation with eighth-grade students, activates the World Mental Health Day
Some of the work of the students of the Department of Psychology on the World Mental Health Day
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Al-Imam Haseen Students Visit Al-Amal Mental Complex
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In coincidence with the training program of students of Sociology and Social Service of the Saudi Centre for Narcotic Drugs Control and Psychotropic Substances Studies "Haseen", affiliating with Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, a group of them have paid a visit recently to Al-Amal Complex for Mental Health at Riyadh city.
In the agenda of the visit, Mr. Hamad Al-Otaibi – from Al-Amal Complex – has enlightened the visiting students about the efforts of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in mental health area and the establishment of the complex and its development.
The visiting students were also being briefed about addiction and drug types and the preventive and therapeutic role of the family and the guidance treatment units inside the complex. They were, moreover, attended a lecture about disorders and personality traits and types of therapeutic interventions for addiction patients.
At the end of the visit, Haseen students had made a tour inside the administrative, medical and qualification units of the complex.
Lecture About Mental Health
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World Autism Day
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The Services Center for Persons with Disabilities of the Vice Deanship of Student Affairs for Female Student Affairs organized the International Autism Day event, on Monday 28/3/2022 AD in King Abdullah City for Girls, Building 321.
It aims to increase society's awareness of people with autism, especially children, enhance the role of people with autism in society and increase their acceptance of it, support the sufferers and their families, how to integrate and deal with them, and employ their energies to serve the community, by supporting them and encouraging their talents.
The event included distributing educational leaflets on how to deal with people with autism, presenting the most prominent symptoms of autism disorders, and displaying an awareness video on autism.
In conjunction with the World Mental Health Day in the silent scene, the students of the Psychology Club know the role of the psychiatrist
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The College of Social Sciences, represented by the Psychology Friends Club, organized a special meeting entitled "You are not alone" in conjunction with the activities of the World Mental Health Day in the educational building 325.
The meeting aims at all segments of society to introduce mental health issues, raise public awareness, promote open discussions about mental illnesses, methods of prevention and treatment, introduce university staff to mental health terms, prevent and treat mental illnesses, raise awareness of the importance of mental health, and visit a doctor when needed. .
The event included several important topics, including: the importance of mental health, and how to achieve psychological balance in life, correcting the most prominent misconceptions about mental health, including that people with mental illnesses live a normal life after being treated with appropriate methods, and that mental illnesses are like any organic disease that needs For treatment and regular visit to the psychiatrist.
The event included a mural in which the attendees shared their fingerprints in solidarity with the mentally ill and to express their acceptance of the idea of counseling and psychotherapy.
A "silent scene" was shown to convey the importance of the role of the psychiatrist and the psychiatrist, and that it serves as a link between society and the psychiatric patient.
On the sidelines of the event, a hospitality corner was held, and the students distributed a number of awareness leaflets to the attendees.
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Mental Health International Day
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Organized by the College of Social Sciences in the presence of Dr. Nouf Al-Ajmi “Improving mental health" in King Abdullah City for Female Students
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Summary of the work and activities of the Saudi Center for Studies and Research on the Prevention of Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Haseen) for the academic year 1443 AH. #جامعة_الإمام
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Student Mental Health Conference according to Saudi Vision 2030
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Vision
A highly mentally healthy student who can actively participate in Saudi Vision 2030 programs
The message.
Highlighting the importance of the student's mental health and the role of Saudi Vision 2030 programs in promoting them through theoretical and applied scientific studies and research.
Goals
- Learn about the role of mental health in promoting the quality of life of a university student.
- Learn about the role of promoting mental health in increasing spending efficiency.
- Develop policies and procedures to promote mental health in educational institutions.
- Learn about school mental health within Saudi Vision 2030
- Learn about recent national and international studies of mental disorders.
- Showcase leading experiences locally and internationally for practices that promote student mental health in universities.
Axis:
The first is mental health and the quality of life of the university student.
The following topics include:
- The concept of university mental health and its factors.
- The role of mental health in promoting the quality of life of the university student.
- The second axis: mental health and spending efficiency.
- The following topics include:
- Promoting mental health and its role in raising spending efficiency.
- The role of Saudi Vision 2030 programs in promoting mental health.
- The third axis: policies and procedures to promote mental health in educational institutions.
- The following topics include:
- Current policies and procedures to promote mental health in educational institutions.
- Global models of mental health promotion policies and programs.
- Proposed models for the development of policies and procedures for promoting mental health.
Axis 4: School mental health.
The following topics include:
- The reality of school psychological services and their role in promoting mental health.
- The role of the psychologist and social worker in promoting school mental health.
- Global models in promoting school mental health.
- Development and rehabilitation programs for the student guide to promote school mental health.
- The role of Saudi Vision 2030 programs in the development of the student's personality.
- Preventive and therapeutic programmes for disorders (psychological, behavioral and developmental).
Axis 5: The reality of mental disorders and the ways in which they are diagnosed.
The following topics include:
- Prevalence rates and causes of mental disorders.
- Methods of diagnosing mental disorders.
Axis 6: Pioneering experiences in promoting the mental health of a university student.
The following topics include:
- Upgrading the university environment to promote mental health.
- Therapeutic interventions for mental disorders.
- Therapeutic and preventive programs to promote mental health.
Supports for students with psychological illness
Manual of Policy and procedures of Al Imam COM.pdf (imamu.edu.sa)
Policy:
Academic advisors should recognize psychologically ill students and assist them to minimize the effect of psychological illness in their academic performance.
Condition:
This policy and procedure apply to academic guidance committee, academic advisors, psychiatry department and course organizers
Purpose:
To provide an opportunity for psychologically ill students to overcome their sufferings and improve their academic performance.
Procedures
1. Academic advisors should recognize psychologically ill students during the academic year and academic advising sessions..
2. Academic advisors should refer psychologically ill students to a specialized Psychologist/Psychiatrist of the Psychiatry Department at the Medical center, for proper assessment and diagnosis.
3. A plan for therapy and counseling should be formulated according to individual needs.
4. Psychologically ill students should receive intensive psychological therapy after the approval of their parents/family members.
5. Academic advisors should follow up academic achievement of psychologically ill students and compliance with management plans and raise a confidential report to the head of academic guidance committee.
6. Academic guidance committee should discus all reports of psychologically ill students and approved a final report that include full assessment and sufficient follow up including action plans.
7. Head of academic guidance committee should raise a confidential report for major psychologically ill students to the College Dean including action plans.
Action Plan may include:
• Psychiatric treatment for certain period of time and then re-evaluation.
• Dropping registered courses.
• Either continuation or dismissal from the program based on progress and treatment.
Academic Consultation
Academic Guidance (imamu.edu.sa)
Vision :
Achieve distinction and efficiency at providing academic consultative services to Science College students as per international quality standards.
Mission :
Academic consultation is an academic, educational, and social service. It aims at identifying the problems that hinder student's ability for academic achievement, especially at adapting with university life and life in general. It also aims at helping and encouraging students to work harder to solve their academic, educational, and psychological problems.
Objectives:
1. Inform students of university and College regulations and help them fully benefit from available programs and guide them to the best studying methods and memorization techniques.
2. Help students select a major that meets their talents, abilities and tendencies and relate them to society's needs, as well as enlighten them of available educational and vocational opportunities and their related admission conditions
3. Raise awareness in university community (student, instructor, and administration) in general about goals and tasks of academic consultation and its role in the educational process.
4. Solve all problems (academic, educational, or psychological) which students face, or would face, during their studies, and find proper solutions that guarantee better academic achievement.
5. Follow-up reports of students' progress through their studies and evaluation, and help those having academic problems for better achievement levels.
6. Discover talents, abilities, and tendencies of outstanding students and direct them for the students' benefit in particular and society in general.
7. Prepare proper environment for studying and cater for all students' academic needs.
Speech of His Excellency Prof. Dr. Ahmed bin Salem Al Ameri on World Mental Health Day.
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Mental health is one of the most important components of life, and World Mental Health Day - this year - comes in light of exceptional circumstances imposed by the Corona pandemic on the entire world, as fulfilling basic health requirements and fighting the effects of the virus constitutes a great challenge for the governments of the world, as well as addressing the psychological effects consequences thereof. We in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Highness the Crown Prince - may God preserve them - are blessed with the state's interest and care for the health sector, including the development of psychological care services in the Kingdom and its support with the best international practices. Corona pandemic and mitigate its impact, as well as through a number of proactive measures that have limited the health, psychological, social and economic effects of the pandemic on the homeland, citizen and resident.
There is no evidence of the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's interest in mental health from the presence of one of the programs of the Saudi Vision 2030, which is to strengthen the Saudi personality; Including maintaining mental heal
th and social fabric, enhancing national awareness, combating extremism and terrorism, and building an attractive environment that contributes to the quality of life on the land of our dear homeland.
Not to mention the presence of a number of hospitals specialized in mental health, and scientific departments in universities, and the National Center for Mental Health Promotion bears witness to the state's interest in this aspect. At Al-Imam University, we have a permanent committee - with experience and expertise - to promote the mental health of university and community employees, in addition to what is provided in this field through the College of Medicine and the University's Medical Services Center, asking my sons and daughters (students) and university employees to benefit and benefit from these services. Wishing everyone a happy healthy life.
Medical services center.
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The university operates a comprehensive medical center, which serves as a vital health services hub for faculty, staff, and students. The center offers care through 21 specialized clinics, encompassing a wide range of medical fields such as family medicine, neurology, cardiology, endocrinology, and more. In addition to these, the center includes units for physical therapy, LASIK, and social services, and has facilities dedicated to smoking cessation.
Plans are underway for the inauguration of the 300-bed Imam University Community Hospital, along with a One-Day Surgery Center featuring five advanced operating rooms. The center has seen 175,000 patient visits this year, highlighting its expanding role in providing both preventive and therapeutic services.
Established over 45 years ago, the medical center has grown significantly, and today, with strategic initiatives, it continues to improve healthcare services for university members. The facility offers care for chronic conditions, general illnesses, and emergency cases, while also maintaining a referral system for advanced cases requiring hospitalization.
Additional services include a well-equipped radiology department, pharmacy services, and a laboratory capable of conducting various diagnostic tests. The center also runs health education campaigns on topics such as diabetes, mental health, and first aid, and actively participates in international health awareness days to promote well-being among the university community.
The medical center includes a large number of specialized medical clinics in all fields, including:
- General medicine clinic.
- Kids Clinic .
- Dermatology clinic.
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic .
- dentist clinic .
- Endocrinology Clinic
- Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic.
- Orthopedic Clinic .
- Kidney and Urology Clinic.
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Clinic
- Psychiatric clinic.
- Eye surgery clinic.
- Internal medicine clinic
- Neurosurgery Clinic
- General surgery clinic
- Ultrasound clinic
- Chronic disease clinic
In conjunction with the World Mental Health Day in the silent scene, the students of the Psychology Club know the role of the psychiatrist.
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Written by: Reem Noeef, Wafaa Al-Shalawi
The College of Social Sciences, represented by the Psychology Friends Club, organized a special meeting entitled "You are not alone" in conjunction with the activities of the World Mental Health Day in the educational building 325.
The meeting aims at all segments of society to introduce mental health issues, raise public awareness, promote open discussions about mental illnesses, methods of prevention and treatment, introduce university staff to mental health terms, prevent and treat mental illnesses, raise awareness of the importance of mental health, and visit a doctor when needed. .
The event included several important topics, including: the importance of mental health, and how to achieve psychological balance in life, correcting the most prominent misconceptions about mental health, including that people with mental illnesses live a normal life after being treated with appropriate methods, and that mental illnesses are like any organic disease that needs For treatment and regular visit to the psychiatrist.
The event included a mural in which the attendees shared their fingerprints in solidarity with the mentally ill and to express their acceptance of the idea of counseling and psychotherapy.
A "silent scene" was shown to convey the importance of the role of the psychiatrist and the psychiatrist, and that it serves as a link between society and the psychiatric patient.
On the sidelines of the event, a hospitality corner was held, and the students distributed a number of awareness leaflets to the attendees.
On the occasion of World Mental Health Day: The importance of psychological balance for the university student.
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The Deanship of Preparatory Programs, represented by the Academic Guidance Unit, held an awareness meeting for the students of the Deanship about psychological balance. Abdulaziz Al-Ati, and student Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Balawi.
Professor Yazid Al-Shamimary stated that mental health is of great importance to the individual, as the World Health Organization defined it as: “Enjoying physical, psychological and social health well-being, and since the body is made up of organs, spirit and soul, comes the importance of feeling and feeling psychological balance, stability and emotional stability in the life of the individual." We are in a university environment represented by the university student, who is the center and engine of it. The impact of psychological balance is important for the university student, so how can creativity be achieved? And how to be an effective element within the university environment? Therefore, the equipment is needed not only at the scientific level, but also from the psychological and spiritual point of view, and due to the importance of this matter, the Deanship of Preparatory Programs presented this meeting with the participation of a number of distinguished students in the Deanship.
The student, Mutaib bin Mutlaq Al-Shaibani, participated in the first axis, which is health and psychological balance. He mentioned the concept of mental health, and that it contributes to the completion of physical, mental and social health. He mentioned the concept of psychological stability and that it is: a state of balance, harmony, psychological and mental comfort, and from the general concept, which is the state of normality for the individual.
Al-Shaibani also mentioned that one of the factors that achieve psychological stability is the achievement of personal needs, including social needs, as it achieves a sense of security and family stability, and the formation of positive relationships within the university environment. Psychological balance, anxiety, anger, depression, and inability to adapt.
Al Shaibani added that mental health curricula include the developmental approach (which includes increasing happiness, adequacy and harmony among the normal), the preventive (which includes the prevention of falling into problems and psychological disorders and caring for the normal) and the curative (which includes treating problems, disorders and mental illnesses).
Al-Shaibani concluded his speech with the most important aspects of mental health, which are accepting the truth for oneself and others, taking responsibility for actions, feelings and thoughts, accepting criticism, appreciating life, realizing motives, goals and cooperation. and understanding disorders, and one of the ways to treat them is therapeutic counseling.
Then the student Abdulaziz Al-Ati presented the axis of academic adaptation and its relationship to psychological balance, and he defined academic adaptation as the student's integration with the study environment, and his relations with others, such as colleagues, professors and scientific attitudes, which contribute to the development of students' confidence in themselves, build their personalities and enhance their motivation towards creativity and excellence, and one of the manifestations of adaptation Study is psychological comfort and follow-up lessons.
Al-Ati also mentioned that the factors affecting academic adaptation are the home environment (the home environment has an effective impact on the student's adaptation at school, because the difficulties that the student faces at home would negatively affect his school production), and the study environment (as it constitutes a very important factor in The student's adaptation and adaptation to his studies and academic achievement. Psychological balance is a state of security and psychological stability for the student, which in turn affects his personality and his thinking related to society and the surrounding environment, which increases his motivation to learn and increase his achievement and knowledge.
Al-Ati added that one of the most important reasons that lead to psychological imbalance is psychological disturbance such as fear of studying, and the difficulty of the tasks required of the student make him feel panic, which is one of the most prominent complications of anxiety, the student's inability to secure adequate academic achievement, as a result of his dispersal of his mind, and poor concentration, and poor comprehension.
Al-Ati concluded with some tips that help the student's psychological stability, and that the parents should play the primary role in standing by the student and providing adequate support, and encouraging him to talk about the problem in order to reduce psychological pressure on him, and it is very necessary to secure a calm atmosphere at home; To encourage the student to study through an appropriate and comfortable environment that reflects positively on himself, and to encourage the student to organize his study times; To get enough time to study, to engage in activities such as performing sports and other activities, and to stay away from distractions and not use them during study time.
The student Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Balawi participated in the axis of social relations, where he defined social relations as any relationship between two people, and social relations are important, as the human being is a social being by nature.
Al-Balawi stated that among the factors of social relations in psychological balance are family stability, catharsis, and investment in human relations.
Al-Balawi concluded that building social relations is based on many main principles, the most important of which are initiative, listening, changing oneself, accepting the difference of others, and among its positive effects on the university student the ability to see the future and plan for the future, facilitating the university experience on it, social adaptation and the ability to deal with others. Among the most important problems that a student faces in the absence of psychological stability are stress, anxiety, isolation, and dissatisfaction with the current situation.
Then stamp a. Al-Shammari thanked the participants in the axes, as well as the male and female students who attended the meeting.
Your mental health is the key to your happiness.
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The Deanship of Student Affairs represented by the Vice Dean for Student Affairs, under the supervision of the Student Programs and Activities Department, is concerned with all aspects of the student's life, in order to help her enrich the aspects of strength and overcome the aspects of weakness affecting her educational achievement. Your mental health is the key to your happiness) at his shrine on Monday, 3/2/1439 AH, hosting the psychologist Dr. Safaa Khraibeh, who opened her free interactive discussion panel by mentioning some life problems through real stories, allowing the student to express her opinion openly, and presenting some direct solutions to the problems constant in life.
Since mental health is a topic that everyone is looking for, the Department of Activities excelled in presenting some publications and foods that bring happiness, concluding the session with a heartfelt thanks from the Vice Dean to Dr. Safaa for this active participation.
Educational session entitled Promoting Mental Health in the Working Environment
Educational session entitled Promoting Mental Health in the Working Environment (imamu.edu.sa)
(he has escaped zakaha) an awareness meeting focusing on the importance of psychology in life
(he has escaped zakaha) an awareness meeting focusing on the importance of psychology in life (imamu.edu.sa)
The friends of psychology committee organized a targeted event entitled "he has escaped her zakat" as an initiative and a contribution to educating visiting students for the event about the importance of psychology and its science and arts and its importance in our lives in general.
the meeting focused on strengths in the human psyche such as happiness, tranquillity, hope, psychological stability, social appreciation and conviction, with the aim of overcoming the pressures that lead to mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, despair and lack of self-esteem.
The event began with an introductory and educational dialogue focused on the need for positive thinking and its relationship to daily behavior and the extent of its impact on the expansion of the human horizon and the development of its knowledge and the important aspect of positive psychology by strengthening the reservoirs of strength that leads to a preventive role for those who live in a good state of psychological compatibility
The students of the organizing committee also reviewed some of the most important arts that once the individual learned to master it had the key to success and progress in his working life as well as how to apply and practice it, as well as the art of flattery and courtesy and the art of listening and listening and the art of working under pressure, change and development, and did not also ignore the art of the subconscious mind and the influence it has on ourselves and the art of making success a habit as well as the art of economics at the time as well as the art of self-confidence.
The event included short tests provided by the committee to female students present, including a self-confidence test as well as a test of whether it was conducted behind the mirage? are you an inventor? and the most important symbols that reveal secrets in a character, which won the admiration of the attendees and through which he was able to identify some aspects of their characters.
The event was concluded with paper distributions entitled "a message to you", which contains gentle whispers and words directed at visitors guiding them on the simplest ways to repair oneself and deal with oneself.
"Inaya" Mental Health Forum
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Based on the importance of mental health in enhancing the academic performance of students, who are considered a central element in the educational process, Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, represented by the Deanship of Student Affairs, organized the Inaya Mental Health Forum under the patronage and presence of the university's president, Professor Dr. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Amiri. The forum aims to raise awareness and improve psychological culture, as well as activate the role of the Inaya Center for Psychological and Social Counseling at the university in the field of mental health and addressing risk factors within the university environment.
The forum included the following discussion sessions:
Statistics of the Inaya Mental Health Forum:
Entities Participating in the Inaya Mental Health Forum:
Psychological and Social Counseling (Care)
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Providing psychological and social counseling services to male and female university students.
- Registered cases: 250
- Closed cases: 50
- Total cases: 300
- Conducting (10) Training Courses:
- Basic Principles of Learning Braille
- Self-Help for Coping with Psychological Stress
- Techniques for Managing Panic Attacks
- Planning and Developing Guidance and Therapeutic Programs
- Psychological First Aid
- Group Therapy Course (Reducing Depression Using Specific Therapeutic Techniques)
- Strategies for Coping with Psychological Stress
- Assertive Behavior Skills
- Techniques for Reducing Anxiety Among University Students
- Conducting (7) Training Courses in Collaboration with the Disability Center:
- The Importance of Family Counseling for People with Disabilities
- Assessment and Diagnosis for People with Disabilities
- Psychological Resilience for Families of People with Disabilities
- Techniques for Coping with Psychological Trauma for People with Disabilities
- Counseling and Rehabilitation for People with Disabilities (Visual Impairment)
- Strategies for Coping with Psychological Stress for Mothers of People with Disabilities
- Mindfulness for Mothers of Children with Disabilities
To promote mental health. The College of Engineering organizes a lecture "The Key to Success"
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The Academic Advising Unit at the College of Engineering at Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University organized on Tuesday morning 19/11/2024 in the auditorium of the college a lecture entitled "Academic Advising... The key to success and enhancing students' mental health" to enhance mental health and the role of academic counseling in guidance and success.
The meeting was opened by Dr. Mohammed bin Fahad Al-Qahtani, who spoke about the importance of students' mental health in the university environment, the psychological challenges facing students, and strategies to promote mental health, indicating how to identify the warning signs of psychological difficulties.
The meeting was attended by the Head of the Academic Advising Unit at the College of Engineering, Dr. Mohammed bin Hassan Al-Jamal, who spoke about the role of academic advising in helping students, knowing their rights, facilitating their services and providing them with the necessary support in their academic career.
This meeting, which was accompanied by interactive activities, comes from the university's keenness to promote attention to mental health and provide comprehensive care for the educational, psychological and social aspects of students.
Under the patronage of His Excellency the President of the University, Prof. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Ameri Al-Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University organizes the Mental Health Forum
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Under the patronage of His Excellency the President of Al-Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Prof. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Ameri, the Deanship of Student Affairs, in cooperation with the College of Social Sciences, organized this morning, Wednesday, 9/10/2024 AD, the Mental Health Forum 2024, which coincides with the World Mental Health Day under the slogan "Towards awork environment that promotes mental health", which is held in the university lobby in the university city.
The exhibition was inaugurated on behalf of His Excellency the President and Vice President for Educational Affairs, Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulrahman Al-Asmari, where he was briefed on the pavilions participating in the two-day exhibition, which includes scientific programs aimed at raising awareness about mental health issues, their importance, and means of enhancing them, as well as providing psychological consultations and awareness pillars, educational lectures, and scientific sessions covering various topics related to mental health.
It also coincided with the opening of the exhibition on mental health in the conference building in King Abdullah Women's City, in the presence of the Vice President for Institutional Development and Social Responsibility, Dr. Kholoud bint Fawaz Al-Tamimi, and with the participation of the Vice Dean of Student Affairs for Female Student Affairs, Dr. Ohood Al-Manea, and the Director of the General Administration of King Abdullah Women's City, Ms. Muzna bint Nasser Aba Al-Khail, and a number of university leaders and employees from the academic and administrative bodies and a large number of female students.
Awareness of this exhibition was attended by (28) specialized bodies from within the university, such as the Psychological and Social Treatment and Counseling Unit (Enaya), and other parties from outside the university, such as the Reassuring Center, the National Family Safety Program, the Eshraqa Association for the Care and Rehabilitation of Addiction Patients, the Saudi Schizophrenia Society, the Mental Health Promotion Association, Erada Complex for Mental Health, and a number of specialized centers and student clubs.
Through these activities, the university seeks to enhance community awareness about the importance of mental health and support its employees in facing the psychological challenges they may face. This reflects the importance of building an organizational culture in which mental health is an integral part of its strategy.
On the occasion of the World Mental Health Day 2024, Al-Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University organizes a scientific awareness program in mental health
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Al-Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, represented by the Deanship of Student Affairs, in cooperation with the Department of Psychology at the College of Social Sciences, organized a scientific awareness program, on the occasion of the World Mental Health Day 2024, which was held on Wednesday and Thursday 9-10/10/2024 The program included "six awareness sessions" on the first session "Work-Life Balance" presented by Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed bin Al Amir, in which he reviewed the importance of balance in the lives of individuals to achieve productivity and happiness.
In the second session, Prof. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Manahi discussed "Improving the work environment and mental health", pointing out how the supportive work environment contributes to enhancing the mental health of employees and increasing their job satisfaction.
Al-Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, represented by the Deanship of Student Affairs, in cooperation with the Department of Psychology at the College of Social Sciences, organized a scientific awareness program, on the occasion of the World Mental Health Day 2024, which was held on Wednesday and Thursday 9-10/10/2024
The program included "six awareness sessions" on the first session "Work-Life Balance" presented by Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed bin Al Amir, in which he reviewed the importance of balance in the lives of individuals to achieve productivity and happiness.
In the second session, Prof. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Manahi discussed "Improving the work environment and mental health", pointing out how the supportive work environment contributes to enhancing the mental health of employees and increasing their job satisfaction.
The third session discussed "Choosing the Right Career Path and its Relationship to Mental Health", presented by Dr. Ali bin Mohammed Al-Suhaibani, during which he addressed how choosing a career path affects mental health and ways to achieve professional satisfaction.
The program also included a session presented by PhD students in the clinical track on "Early Non-Adaptive Schemes and their Impact on the Work Environment", presented by Ms. Kholoud Al-Zahrani, Ms. Sarah Al-Shenifi, and Ms. Shaima Al-Agha and Mr. Marwa Al-Shammari, where they reviewed the impact of these schemes on the behavior of individuals in the work environment.
The program concluded yesterday, Wednesday, with a session on "Psychological Enhancers of Employee Well-Being in the Work Environment" presented by Prof. Dr. Abdul Murid Al-Abdali, highlighting strategies to enhance employee well-being.
It is noteworthy that the program will witness today, Thursday, training courses entitled "Balance Your Life" presented by Dr. Maram Al-Manea, which shed light on building the concept of balance and practical ways and means to enhance balance between life roles, and identify the different roles of life and their importance.
The program witnessed the active participation of university students, where they discussed vital topics aimed at promoting mental health and improving the work environment.
The Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Abdulrahman bin Muhammad Al-Kharashi, stressed the importance of this forum, pointing to the university's keenness to support its students psychologically and socially, which contributes to enabling them to continue their educational journey efficiently, and qualifies them to be active members of their society.
The Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Abdulrahman bin Muhammad Al-Kharashi, expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Excellency the President of the University, Prof. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Ameri, for his guidance and sponsorship of this event and his keenness to follow up on the affairs of male and female students of the university, appreciating the follow-up of the Vice President for Educational Affairs, Dr. Abdullah Al-Asmari, and his participation in the opening of the exhibition and the accompanying sessions, which promote the concept of mental health and its importance, and highlight the need for balance between personal and school life, through various activities and awareness sessions provided by the participating parties, under the slogan " Towards a work environment that promotes mental health.
