Tabuk mental health conference urges adoption of community prevention programs

The third Tabuk Mental Health Conference concluded yesterday in Tabuk. The event was organized by the Qader Association for Mental Health Promotion in the region, under the theme “Mental Health: Between Well-being and Recovery.”

The two-day conference featured 22 expert speakers and drew 200 registered participants, along with several officials and stakeholders in mental health and quality of life.

In its closing session, the conference issued several recommendations emphasizing the need for a shift toward more comprehensive mental health practices, integrating recovery and psychological well-being as essential components of the healthcare system, and encouraging research in recovery, well-being, and quality of life.

The recommendations also called for the adoption of community-based prevention programs and the development of well-being and mental wellness concepts through civil society organizations.

Conference themes and objectives

Ibrahim Al-Anazi, Chairman of the Qader Association in the region, explained that the conference focused on mental health and factors for its promotion in society, psychological well-being and recovery, and mental health in the context of digital technologies.

Al-Anazi highlighted the importance of continuing to develop mental health practices and services, and strengthening partnerships among health, academic, and community sectors to support a shift from a treatment-centered approach to a more comprehensive system focused on prevention and recovery. This aligns with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to enhance quality of life and public health.