Mental Health Support for Students
The university collaborates with healthcare institutions, hospitals, and medical centers to ensure that its programs are aligned with current healthcare practices. These partnerships facilitate the exchange of expertise, enable students to gain clinical experience, and ensure that graduates are well-prepared to contribute effectively to the healthcare sector.
Qassim University’s commitment to SDG 3 is reflected in its multifaceted efforts to advance good health and well-being. Through education, clinical training, research, public health initiatives, mental health support, community engagement, and collaborations with health institutions, the university contributes significantly to the improvement of health outcomes and the well-being of individuals. Through its dedication, Qassim University plays a pivotal role in advancing SDG 3 and ensuring healthier lives for the community it serves.
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 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 fourth Qassim University campaign, “Awareness, Health, and Education,” held in the Qubah Center in Al-Asyah Governorate over five days, offered 247 diverse programs. Over 30,341 beneficiaries, both male and female, utilized these programs across various fields, including religious and educational sectors, medical and dental clinics, health and nutrition consultations, as well as training and skills development programs, a veterinary clinic, an optometry clinic, medical laboratories, radiology, physiotherapy, and first aid. The campaign also included [...]
2023-05-19
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