World Mindfulness Day Symposium

On October 9, 2025, on the occasion of World Mental Health Day, the Counseling Center in collaboration with the Department of Nursing at Kurdistan Technical Institute organized a two-day symposium entitled "The Strength of Society in Mental Health and Suicide Prevention" The symposium featured several psychologists and panelists who highlighted important topics such as current suicide statistics, psychological perspectives on prevention, and institutional responses to psychologically sound challenges. The program began with a piece of music, and one panel and seminar were presented each day. The seminars were conducted by Dr. Chiman Jamal Ahmad and Dr. Pega Ali Mardan Saidi, and panel discussions were held by experts in different fields. Student activities such as poster presentations and intellectual games were also held. The aim of the event was to contribute effectively to the psychological awareness of the community.