<p>On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, the Deanship of Student Affairs, represented by the Guidance and Counseling Unit, held the Mental Health Forum "Towards a Work Environment that Promotes Mental Health" and an accompanying exhibition yesterday, Tuesday, 19/4/1446 AH.</p>
<p>The forum aims to raise awareness of the importance of mental health in the work environment, as it is an important strategy and a fundamental pillar for the success of individuals and organizations.</p>
<p>The forum, which was moderated by the Head of the Guidance and Counseling Unit at the Deanship, Ms. Rima Al-Dosari, addressed many topics, including: the impact of stress and fatigue on employees, the factors that contribute to the emergence of psychological problems at work, the relationship between mental health and employee satisfaction, and the impact of mental health on productivity and creativity.<br>
The forum was presented by Dr. Majid Al-Shaibani, Associate Professor of Psychology at the Department of Law, College of Business Administration, Dr. Anwar Al-Rashidi, Associate Professor of Psychology at the College of Education, and Ms. Suad Al-Sufyani, Psychology Specialist at the University Hospital. At the end of the forum, His Excellency the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Issa Al-Dosari, presented them with commemorative shields, thanking them for their efforts and for what they have provided, by spreading awareness and positivity in their community. An evening lecture was held remotely via the Zoom application entitled "Mental Health in the Workplace" presented by Dr. Mustafa Abdel-Moneim, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Prince Sattam University, in which he spoke about the concept of mental health and its importance, the types of risks that affect mental health at work, and the effects of an unhealthy work environment.</p>
