Qatar University holds event on mental health to combat stigma

The Peninsula
Oct 17, 2023

Qatar University holds event on mental health to combat stigma


Doha, Qatar: The health and medicine sciences sector at Qatar University (QU) celebrated World Mental Health Day in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC). The event aims to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and combat the stigma associated with mental illnesses. It also seeks to unify efforts in providing scientifically based psychological well-being skills to empower individuals to effectively deal with life’s challenges. This year’s event highlighted the relationship between mental and physical health to address the stigma associated with mental illnesses and promote the importance of an integrated approach to mental and psychological well-being.