Scientific Seminar on the Role of Psychoeducation in Preventing Addiction at the College of Education for Girls

Under the patronage of the Office of the Prime Minister / the National Committee Supporting Community Awareness and Guidance, and under the direct supervision of the President of the University of Shatrah, Prof. Dr. Basim Abdul-Hussein Jarallah, and the Dean of the College of Education for Girls, Prof. Dr. Afrah Abd Al-Maktouf, the College of Education for Girls held a scientific seminar entitled "Psychoeducation as a Preventive Tool in Educational Institutions to Reduce Addiction", with the participation of (Asst. Lect. Zaman Zaban Khawaf).

The seminar aimed to shed light on the vital role of psychoeducation in promoting health and behavioural awareness among students, as the first line of defence in preventing addiction in its various forms.

The seminar addressed the most important psychological and behavioural indicators associated with the risk of falling into addiction, and discussed how to build educational programmes in schools and universities based on life skills, stress management and developing decision-making ability, in addition to raising students' awareness of the dangers of digital and conventional drugs.

The lecturer stressed that educational institutions provide an ideal environment for implementing effective preventive strategies, by integrating psychoeducation into classroom and extracurricular activities, activating the role of the educational counsellor and providing early psychological support to students at risk.

The seminar concluded with a set of recommendations, most notably strengthening cooperation between academic departments and counselling centres, intensifying awareness campaigns and developing training programmes for teaching staff.

This seminar is part of a series of events through which the University seeks to build an aware and responsible university community capable of facing psychological and behavioural challenges.