University of Basra Organizes a Scientific Symposium on the Spread of Suicide Phenomenon: Causes and Solutions
The College of Administration and Economics – Al-Qurna at the University of Basra organized a scientific symposium titled “The Spread of Suicide Phenomenon: Causes and Solutions” on Sunday, November 10, 2024, presented by Assistant Professor Dr. Arafat Nasser Jassim.
The symposium aimed to clarify the reasons behind the suicide phenomenon, discuss statistics and studies related to the groups most vulnerable to suicide and the underlying causes, as well as propose mechanisms that may help mitigate this issue.
The event also included a discussion of data released by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Interior regarding the suicide phenomenon between 2003 and 2024, highlighting the causes and the extent to which these cases are linked to social, economic, and religious pressures and influences.
At the conclusion of the symposium, Dr. Arafat Nasser emphasized the importance of adhering to religious teachings that sanctify human life, practicing self-mechanisms to overcome negative feelings after academic failure, and educating parents on how to handle and manage the psychological pressures their children face during adolescence.
