Salalah:The city of Salalah, in the Governorate of Dhofar, hosted the 3rd edition of the "World Mental Health Day Forum" today. This year's forum was held under the theme "Lived Experiences Heard Real Voices, Real Change."
According to Oman News Agency, the forum was organized by the Salalah branch of the University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) and included participation from academics, administrators, and students from various educational institutions across the Dhofar Governorate. Additionally, social well-being specialists from 13 government and private entities, along with representatives of mental health establishments, took part in the event.
The forum's agenda focused on providing educational services and counselling, alongside exploring methods for coping with stress and psychological challenges. A key highlight was a lecture titled "Mental health is not a luxury," delivered by HH Sayyida Dr. Taghreed bint Turki Al Said, who discussed themes of psychological balance, quality of life, and social stability.
The event also featured a panel discussion among representatives of educational institutions, a visual presentation showcasing the experiences of students from the campus, and an awards ceremony to honor parties that contributed to the forum's success.