English Language Department/Education Faculty in Al-Zahraa University for Women cooperation with the Continuous Education Centre, a scientific workshop about the importance of the mental health on the hall of Al-Kauther Centre for Education Continuous.
The workshop presented by Dr. Ali Latif Specialization in psychiatry: "On the occasion of World Mental Health Day on October 10, talked about the importance of the mental health the target group was the female students in Al-Zahraa University for Women.
The concept of mental health was discussed in terms of developmental, preventive, and therapeutic approaches, along with a discussion of psychoanalytic theory and the psychological pressures resulting from political, economic, social, and environmental conditions. Furthermore, reactions and how to cope with them were addressed, along with an explanation of social stigma and psychological disorders, as well as the difference between neurological disorders and mental disorders.
Dr explained the goal from the lecture to spread public awareness about mental health issues that an individual suffers from it and can affect on the quality of the life and enjoyment of life, as well as, the importance of mental health in enabling an individual to face the pressures of life, achieve their goals, and serve the community in the best possible way.
Translated by: Fatima Hassan, revised by: Asst. Lect. Safa’ Al-Sadi
