The College of Agriculture, Public Relations and Communication Department at the University of Basra, organized a seminar entitled "Suicide Prevention: The Role of Psychological and Educational Counseling in Enhancing Mental Well-being Among Youth." The seminar aimed to highlight the seriousness of suicide both globally and locally, discuss risk and protective factors related to youth, explain the role of psychological and educational counseling in reducing suicide rates, raise community awareness about the importance of mental well-being as a preventative measure, and offer practical strategies for prevention and early intervention. The seminar, presented by Dr. Rafif Abdulhafiz Mohammed Taqi, addressed the causes and factors leading to suicide, and ways to prevent it through psychological and social support. It also explored the role of psychological and educational counseling in suicide prevention and offered practical recommendations for prevention and intervention.
The seminar recommended strengthening psychological and educational counseling services in universities and schools through specialized centers, launching national suicide prevention programs in cooperation with the Ministries of Education, Health, and Youth Affairs, strengthening the role of families as a source of psychological and emotional support, and engaging the media and social networks to promote positive awareness and to avoid sensationalizing suicide stories that might inadvertently encourage imitative behavior.
Public Relations and Communication Department / College of Agriculture
