On Tuesday, October 13, 2015 CE/Dhul-Hijjah 30, 1436 AH the University Counseling Center at the Al Rayyan campus held an event commemorating World Mental Health Day 2015 in the Princess Jawaher Hall. This event featured a brief seminar presented by Dr. Fatima Al Howaish, Supervisor of the University Counseling Center in Al Rayyan, Ms. Ansam Salows and Ms. Nouf Al Khalaf, entitled: Towards Sustainable Mental Health. Dr. Rahmah Abady presented a succinct lecture entitled: The Family’s Role in Mental Health, which was followed by a light hearted play called: Psychology Myths that chronicled the community’s views on the science of psychotherapy and psychotherapy patients. The performers included: Sara Al Abdulagader, Haya Al Ameri, Ala Al Kabaz, Afnan Al Shimmary, Hussa Al Gassair and Jawaher Al Shakoori. There was also an exhibit where literature was available on mental health dignity. This event was well attended and was proven to be beneficial to students, faculty and staff.
