University of Basrah Organizes Workshop on the Causes and Solutions of Suicide
The College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Basrah organized a workshop titled “Suicide Phenomenon: Causes and Interventions.”
The workshop aimed to address suicide as a serious psychological and social issue, highlight its major causes, and introduce methods of prevention and treatment.
The workshop, delivered by Lecturers Noor Kati’ Abbas and Iman Qasim Dawood, included a detailed explanation of the key factors contributing to suicide, such as psychological stress, mental health disorders, and social and economic challenges, in addition to limited psychological support and low levels of community awareness.
The workshop recommended intensifying awareness programs, strengthening psychological counseling services within educational institutions, activating the role of counseling units, and enhancing the role of families in providing support and follow-up for cases requiring specialized mental health care.
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