Dhamar:The Psychological Counseling and Care Center at Dhamar University has inaugurated its first charitable psychiatric medical camp, coinciding with World Mental Health Day, under the theme 'Mental Health A Priority and a Societal Responsibility.'
According to Yemen News Agency, the two-day camp is organized in collaboration with Al-Riyada Hospital for Psychiatry and Addiction Treatment in Sana'a, the Inner Peace Mental Health Clinic, and the Oasis of Hope Foundation for Development and Empowerment. The initiative aims to offer psychological care, counseling services, and free medications to the community.
Dhamar University Rector Dr. Mohammed Al-Haifi highlighted the camp’s role in reducing health and economic burdens on the community and enhancing psychological services. He emphasized the importance of applying scientific research to address psychological issues and provide humanitarian support, linking the university's academic mission with its social responsibilities.
Dr. Abdulkarim Zbiba, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research and Dean of the Psychological Counseling and Care Center, noted that the camp offers assessments, diagnoses, consultations, and psychological support, along with necessary medications. He mentioned the camp's role in increasing access to free mental health services and its success in receiving 300 cases on the first day, with more scheduled for the following day.
Malik Al-Humaini, director of Al-Riyada Hospital, stressed the camp's significance in providing accessible psychiatric consultations and medical services, including examinations, therapeutic sessions, and medication distribution to qualified patients.
