“Promoting Psychological Comfort and Mental Health in University Education: Antonine University’s Mental Health Week”

2023-04-28 07:46:00

Father Jalakh confirmed in his speech, That “the impact of crises on the mental health of our students calls us to confront them, because the university does not only mean educational attainment, but rather the development of male and female students in an integrated human way.”

He pointed out that “the human dimension and mental health in the university education system are essential in order to create an appropriate environment that enables our students to overcome the impact of these crises and activate all their potentials.”

He added, “At the Antonine University, we realize the importance of promoting a culture of psychological comfort, not only for our students, but for members of the entire community, and for this reason, all the lectures and workshops that will be held will not be exclusive to the Antonines, but are open to all university students and everyone in Lebanon looking for how to maintain their health.” psychological and personal balance.

For his part, Helou presented the importance of promoting a culture of psychological comfort at the Antonine University, by organizing a mental health week, which is being held for the third time at the university, stressing the support of the Ministry of Health for such initiatives.

He revealed that the Ministry of Health has started covering the costs of mental health treatment in hospitals. Pointing out that the main problem in Lebanon is political, and when political matters are resolved, economic and health matters will be resolved.

This week included several workshops on managing anxiety, facing fear, self-care, spiritual development, and more.

The mental health week will end with a day dedicated to youth, in which school students will participate and will include sports and awareness activities.

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