Thamar University Celebrates World Mental Health Day with a Scientific Symposium and Honors Participants in the Mental Health Camp
□ Thamar University Media / Jumad Al-Awwal 17, 1448. October 17, 2026
■ As a part of its commitment to mental health, Thamar University organized a scientific and honorary event today to commemorate World Mental Health Day 2026. The event was held under the patronage of Professor Dr. Mohammed Mohammed Al-Haifi, the Rector of the University, under the global theme: “Let’s listen to the voices of those living through it for real change,” and the title “Mental Health: A Priority and a Societal Responsibility.”
The event was organized by the Counseling and Psychological Care Center at Thamar University, in partnership with Al-Riyada Psychiatric Hospital in Sana'a, the Inner Peace Clinic for Mental Health, and the Oasis of Hope Foundation for Development and Empowerment. It took place in Al-Muqaleh Hall at the Faculty of Administrative Sciences on the university campus, as part of the closing activities of the first charitable mental health camp and to honor the participants and contributors to its success.
The symposium opened with a speech by the University Rector, Professor Dr. Mohammed Mohammed Al-Haifi, who addressed the topic of faith-based culture and mental health. He emphasized the importance of establishing awareness of mental health as a fundamental pillar of public health and quality of life, and called for concerted academic and community efforts to provide a supportive and psychologically safe environment.
This was followed by welcoming remarks expressing gratitude to all who contributed to the success of the first charitable medical and psychological camp, held on October 12th and 13th, 2026. These remarks were delivered by Professor Dr. Abdulkareem Zabiba, the Vice-Rector of the University for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research and Director of the University's Counseling and Psychological Care Center, and by Mr. Malek Al-Humaini, the General Director of Al-Riyada Psychiatric Hospital in Sana'a.
The symposium featured several specialized scientific papers and presentations. Professor Dr. Abdulkareem Zabiba presented a paper entitled "Overcoming the Social Stigma Towards Mental Health Services and Activating the University's Role in Serving the Community," in which he discussed the importance of promoting community acceptance of seeking psychological support and expanding the university's role in awareness and community service.
Professor Dr. Mu'ath Muqran, the Director of the Psychological Counseling Center at Ibb University, presented a paper titled "Mental Health from a Positive Psychology Perspective," which addressed the importance of building positive psychological capacities and enhancing resilience and adaptability in individuals. Professor Malik Al-Humaini, the General Director of Al-Riyada Psychiatric Hospital, also presented on the integration and partnership between the academic health sector and specialized hospitals in implementing initiatives and free medical camps.
At the conclusion of the event, the leadership of Thamar University, the Psychological Counseling and Care Center, and Al-Riyada Psychiatric Hospital honored the participants in the first free psychiatric medical camp in recognition of their contributions to providing psychological services and raising community awareness of the importance of psychological care and support.
This event comes within the framework of Thamar University's efforts to promote attention to mental health issues and strengthen professional and institutional partnerships with relevant entities, thereby contributing to expanding the scope of psychological services and reinforcing the focus on prevention and early intervention.
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