Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Yasmin Abdulkarim Mohammed Ali, Dean of the College of Excellence for Archaeology and Tourism, the University Psychological Counseling Division held a workshop titled “Mental Health and Psychosocial Support” on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The event was attended by Prof. Dr. Yasser Jaber Khalil, Assistant Dean for Scientific Affairs; Dr. Iyad Dhannoun Younis, Assistant Dean for Administrative Affairs; various department heads; and a number of students. The workshop, presented by Assistant Professor Dr. Ibrahim Hamza Abbas, covered several key topics related to mental health and psychosocial support. It emphasized the importance of raising psychological awareness among students and explored strategies for managing the pressures and challenges they may encounter throughout their university journey.
The workshop also highlighted the vital role of university psychological counseling in fostering a supportive and safe campus environment, promoting students’ psychological and psychosocial stability, and enhancing their capacity to adapt and respond positively to various situations and stressors.
This workshop was organized as part of the activities for the Unified Week for University Psychological Counseling, reflecting the commitment of the College of Excellence for Archaeology and Tourism to addressing the psychological and social well-being of its students and strengthening support and counseling services within the university environment.