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Third goal: Good health and well-being
Mental Health Support for Students
Qassim University provides its students with free and confidential mental health support: private psychological and social consultations with specialists booked online, free psychiatric outpatient clinics at the College of Medicine, and exhibitions and programmes of the Deanship of Student Affairs that actively promote good mental health.
“Amal” mental health programme: 450 programmes for students and staff, and 100% in the national classification for the third consecutive year
The Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Mohammed Al-Ajlan, announced that Qassim University’s “Amal” programme for promoting mental health comprises 450 awareness programmes for students and staff. The programme builds on the University achieving 100% in the classification of the National Center for Mental Health Promotion for the third consecutive year. Through “Amal”, the Deanship of Student Affairs offers students and employees activities that raise awareness of mental health and develop the skills that support psychological well-being.
“Amal” exhibition: 25 awareness corners to develop the skills that support psychological well-being
The Deanship of Student Affairs at Qassim University presented its services at the “Amal” exhibition for promoting mental health through 25 awareness corners that aim to develop the skills supporting psychological well-being. Entities from inside and outside the University took part, among them the Department of Psychology of the College of Languages and Humanities, as part of the University’s efforts to improve the quality of university life.
Memorandum of cooperation with the “Usra” Family Development Association in Buraidah
In the presence of the University President and the Vice President for Educational Affairs, Qassim University signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Family Development Association in Buraidah (“Usra”) at the University’s main headquarters. It was signed by the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Mohammed Al-Ajlan, and the Chairman of the Association’s Board of Directors, Dr. Khalid Al-Humaidhi. The areas of cooperation are: providing developmental, family and awareness programmes and annual initiatives that educate male and female students and members of the community; designing and delivering joint specialised, training and qualifying programmes, including family counselling, training and reconciliation, according to need; field training for male and female students in the Association’s specialised centres; and joint field studies and research and the organisation of scientific forums.
Free, private psychological consultations for students
An online form through which students book free, private psychological and social consultations with specialists.
“Arshidni” Consultations Unit – Guidance and Counselling Administration, Deanship of Student Affairs
The Guidance and Counselling Administration at the Deanship of Student Affairs includes the Consultations Unit “Arshidni”, which receives consultation requests from students and staff of the university and refers them to specialised counsellors in psychological, family, social, intellectual and career counselling. The unit schedules sessions with clients, the counsellor prepares a detailed report for each case, and all information received by the unit is kept strictly confidential. The counsellors also set an annual operational plan for the unit, prepare and publish questionnaires on the conditions of female students in the colleges, provide educational and developmental messages, and submit periodic reports on achievements, statistics and challenges. The unit contacts counsellors and clients to remind them of session times and prepares a suitable environment for providing private consultations to university staff.
Department of Psychology – psychological and counselling services for students and staff
The Department of Psychology at the College of Languages and Humanities provides specialised psychological and counselling consultations and services to university students and staff, as well as to citizens outside the University, including counselling, guidance, diagnosis and treatment. The department also contributes to raising individual well-being through training courses and public lectures in various psychological fields, and conducts applied research with relevant bodies to develop psychological, social and educational services and provide solutions to psychological, behavioural and social problems.
Free psychiatric outpatient clinics for students – Department of Psychiatry
The Department of Psychiatry of the College of Medicine runs psychiatric outpatient clinics that are free of charge for students, and receives referrals from other departments. The University Hospital at Qassim University Medical City also has a Department of Psychiatry providing diagnosis and treatment.
Qassim University Medical City & Hospitals
Free medical and psychological care for students, staff, and relatives. Students may also access public hospitals in the region (e.g., King Fahad Specialist, Central Buraidah, King Saud Unaizah, Psychological Health Hospital, etc).
Goal-related news
His Excellency the President of Qassim University, Professor Dr. Mohammed bin Fahd Al-Sharaikh, sponsored today, Sunday, April 5, 2026, the sixth edition of the «Wa'i» program for drug awareness. The program is organized by the Deanship of Student Affairs and will last for two days with the participation of a number of entities. The ceremony was attended by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Fahd bin Sulaiman Al-Ahmad, at the main foyer of the university city. His Excellency the President of the University opened the exhibition [...]
2026-04-05
The “Riyyan Ramadan Program V”, organized by the Deanship of Student Affairs at Al-Qassim University, continues its diverse activities during the Holy Month of Ramadan, achieving widespread interest from students, staff members of the student housing, and members of the community. A total of nearly 257 programs have been implemented under its various tracks, benefiting more than 12 thousand beneficiaries. The “Riyyan” program includes several quality tracks, including: correction of […]
2026-03-12
His Excellency the President of the University, Professor Dr. Mohammed bin Fahd Al-Sharikh, opened the annual «Amal» (Hope) exhibition yesterday, Tuesday, as part of the university's efforts to promote the mental health of its students and staff. The exhibition, organized by the Deanship of Student Affairs, featured participation from several health colleges and relevant entities, and was attended by His Excellency the Vice President for Financial and Technical Affairs, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Saoui, and His Excellency [ ]
2024-10-23
The university, represented by the Intellectual Awareness Unit, concluded the “Intellectual Immunization: Diagnosis and Treatment” program, which lasted for two semesters in two phases. During the first phase, 20 awareness sessions were presented, benefiting 1100 male and female high school students preparing for university education and first-year students in the university's colleges. These sessions were delivered by a select group of faculty members and specialists in issues relating to [...]
2022-03-25
She lost her sight, but not her insight, passion for life, excellence, love of knowledge, or desire to learn and dive into life. She defied all the challenges she faced, overcoming her visual impairment at first, and then forging ahead, step by step, to achieve her ambitions, which are no less than those of her sighted peers. In fact, she surpasses them with determination, perseverance, and by conquering difficulties. She is the visually impaired student, Jehan Mohammed Al-Majidil. […]
2021-06-23
The university, represented by the Deanship of Student Affairs – female students“ section – organized a virtual remote symposium on the topic of ”Psychological Reassurance in Light of the New Reality." The symposium, which lasted for two days, Sunday and Monday, corresponding to 18-19/1/1442 AH, included several diverse programs related to enhancing the psychological aspect and preparing for emergency circumstances resulting from the spread and outbreak of the Coronavirus.
2020-09-08
The scientific sessions of the conference “Towards a Positive Society... According to the Vision of the Kingdom 2030" concluded today, Tuesday. The conference, organized by the university represented by the Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al-Saouei Chair for Positivity Development, kicked off yesterday, Monday, and lasted for two days at the university city in Al-Mulaida. The conference was sponsored by His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud, Governor of Al-Qassim Region, and aims to promote the concept of [...]
2019-02-05
His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishal bin Saud, Governor of Al-Qassim Region, emphasized the importance of sportsmanship among sports fans, club presidents, and officials, as this spirit makes them more accepting of everything, most importantly, accepting the other party. He pointed out that everyone can support a specific club, but without animosity towards another club.
2018-12-05
The organizing committee for the “Awareness, Health, and Education” campaign, organized by the university for the second consecutive year, has dedicated a hotline for family consultations, implemented by the Esaad Center for Family Consultations (Boys and Girls). The number (920012020) has been allocated to receive calls from men, while consultations for women are received at the number (0163822999). The campaign also offers Islamic consultation services, with calls received and answered by His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Fahd [...]
2018-03-06
Qassim University Warns Against Sedatives, Anxiety, and Mental Disorder Medications The play “The Maze House” Attracts Visitors to Qassim University's Campaign in Abana The university, represented by the College of Pharmacy, warned against the misuse of sedatives, Xanax, Lyrica, and cough medications in its awareness and educational campaign held in the Abanat Center (Dali' Rashid), 190 km west of Buraidah. The college dedicated a corner in the adjacent Maze House […]
2017-04-24
Signing a Memorandum of Cooperation Between Qassim University and “Usra” Association Al-Markaz Al-Eelami: The university, represented by its Rector, Prof. Dr. Khalid bin Abdulrahman Al-Hammoudi, signed a memorandum of cooperation and partnership with the “Usra” Association for Family Development in Buraidah, represented by its Chairman of the Board of Directors, Sheikh Abdullah Al-Muhaisin. This signing was attended by the university's vice-rectors and a number of the association's staff members. Both parties hope that this will serve as a gateway for cooperation on many programs and projects that [...]
2015-02-11
The University of Qassim launches the Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Saoui Chair for Positive Development and Research in Society, supported by Sheikh Saleh Al-Saoui with three million riyals for five years. Al-Hammoudi: The chair is one of the unconventional means to achieve the university's vision of serving society. Saleh Al-Saoui: Businessmen are partners in driving societal development in all its fields. Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Ahmad: Qassim University is the first university to establish this positive thinking, and four [...]
2015-01-06
Media Center: During the academic year 1434-1435 AH, the Deanship of Community Service at Qassim University succeeded in offering more than 36 training programs, including short and long-term training courses. The total number of beneficiaries reached 2,457 male and female trainees. The programs and courses varied among cultural, scientific, family, social, health, technical, media, and administrative fields, offered during the first and second semesters, as well as the summer semester. The Deanship implemented a long-term course [...]
2014-11-04