The Department of Psychological Guidance and Educational Orientation , in cooperation with the College of Medicine, organized a guidance lecture for third-year medical students on Saturday, 15 November 2026 : "Mental Health." The lecture was presented by Counsl. Noor Maitham Al-Hakim.
The lecture aimed to define the concept of mental health and clarify the difference between it and mental illness, in addition to raising the awareness of the students of the importance of mental health in their daily lives and its impact on academic achievement.
The lecture also addressed the most common mental disorders : anxiety, depression, and stress disorders, and focused on promoting strategies for maintaining mental health through time management, adequate sleep, exercise, and managing daily stress. The lecture concluded by encouraging students to adopt a healthy lifestyle that balances body and mind, contributing to a balanced and productive life.