
Sohar: The University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) in Sohar on Wednesday organised a seminar on mental health, titled “Psychological Balance”.
The seminar included three working papers. The first paper dealt with the concept of psychological balance and strategies to achieve it. The second paper focused on the role of social relations in promoting psychological balance. The third paper discussed psychological balance in modern life and its relation to stability in study and at work.
The seminar also included entertainment activities and competitions aimed at promoting positive interaction among the participants and applying the concepts of psychological awareness.
The event concluded recommendations requiring academic departments and civil society institutions to upgrade sustainable awareness programmes in the field of mental health.
The seminar's opening ceremony was held under the auspices of Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Busaidi, Wali of Sohar.