Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, President of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation “Mother of the Nation,” the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood announced the preliminary program for the Fatima Bint Mubarak Forum for Motherhood and Childhood on Mental Health, which will be held in October 10, 2024 in Abu Dhabi.
The forum, which focuses specifically on children, adolescents and families, aims to launch a comprehensive dialogue on mental health issues related to motherhood and childhood in the UAE. It also focuses on adopting a community approach to enhance awareness, provide support, and offer effective solutions to these issues. It represents a platform for exchanging experiences, discussing special policies, and enhancing cooperation between stakeholders in this field.
The forum’s activities include a comprehensive dialogue between stakeholders and specialists in the field of mental health with the aim of strengthening the societal approach in dealing with issues related to this field, in addition to supporting awareness and learning, discussing support systems, policies and strategies, and strengthening partnerships to achieve comprehensiveness and facilitate access to effective solutions based on innovation, research and empowerment. Through personal narratives and successful experiences in dealing with mental health issues.
The forum is in line with the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak that children embody the nation’s past, present and future, which requires the concerned authorities to provide the necessary resources for their upbringing and education in an integrated manner.
His Excellency Abdul Rahman Al Owais, Minister of Health and Community Protection, stressed that the launch of the Fatima Bint Mubarak Forum for Motherhood and Childhood, under the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, represents a strategic step towards achieving the vision of the wise leadership in enhancing the quality of life and consolidating the foundations of maternal, child and family health as a national priority, and formulating initiatives that It responds to the needs of society efficiently and effectively, which reflects the values of the UAE and its ambitions to build a healthy society whose members enjoy happiness, positivity and well-being.
His Excellency said: “The Ministry of Health and Community Protection is keen to support the Forum’s recommendations and transform them into innovative and effective programmes, within the framework of community and institutional cooperation and partnership, which contributes to achieving a sustainable future vision for maternal, child and family health in the UAE.”
His Excellency praised the role of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood in translating the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak in building a cohesive and prosperous society that enjoys mental and physical health, which is consistent with the state’s ambitious strategies and its position and competitiveness in the field of family and community health.
Her Excellency Reem Abdullah Al Falasi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, confirmed that the Fatima bint Mubarak Forum for Motherhood and Childhood, which was directed by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, and which is being held under her patronage, is one of the initiatives whose launch is due to Her Highness’s vision of improving the services provided. To the mother and child, whether at the local or global level, as they are essential elements in building society and two daughters who cannot stabilize and develop without their contribution to its journey.
His Excellency Al Falasi said: “The forum will work to address the multifaceted aspects of mental health in motherhood and childhood, in line with the UAE’s commitment to promoting a healthy and supportive community environment for mothers, children and adolescents, and in a way that contributes to achieving the vision of the wise leadership in providing the best levels of well-being and comfortable living for all.” Who lives on the land of the UAE.
Her Excellency indicated that the expected results of the forum include enhancing understanding of mental health challenges among mothers, children, and the elderly, and strengthening community support systems and policies to improve care in this field. This includes improving financing and access to services, and increasing cooperation between the sectors of health care, learning, social services, and the private sector in Organizing and launching integrated mental health initiatives, as well as developing culturally appropriate mental health strategies and frameworks to enhance prevention and intervention.
Al Falasi stressed that the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood will spare no effort to contribute effectively to achieving the goals of community development in the UAE, and to achieve a society in which all members enjoy the best levels of mental health and social stability.
Shaista Asif, CEO of PureHealth Group, said: “I am happy to see these exceptional efforts that resulted in the establishment of the Fatima Bint Mubarak Forum for Motherhood and Childhood.” This pioneering initiative, which enjoys the generous patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, reflects the great commitment to mental health care provided to the most important pillars of our society, which includes mothers, children and families. There is no doubt that the tireless efforts made by the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood to shed light on mental health and its impact on societies is extremely important and greatly appreciated, which represents a clear approach based on the best methods of public health care. This is completely consistent with the vision and goals of (PureHealth). “Mental health is the cornerstone of building a strong and prosperous society, and recognizing its importance will pave the way for a healthier and happier society.”
In preparation for the forum and within its activities, the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood is organizing a series of workshops and discussion sessions that address various topics, including maternal mental health, family dynamics, the therapeutic use of expressive arts, the role of physical activity in promoting psychological well-being, and the importance of mental health initiatives in educational and food settings. .
Within the framework of its activities, the forum discusses a number of topics that focus on the care and upbringing of the child, including the role of the family as his first safe haven, and the basic social institution for his upbringing and health and social care, especially in the first years of his life, which are the most important stages of his development, and the primary factor in his health and social success. And shaping his future and forming his personality in other stages of life, as well as the role of the school in promoting the psychological and social health and safety of children, which includes the tasks of the psychologist and social worker in educational institutions in relation to their capabilities and effectiveness in providing service when dealing with them, and the nature of extracurricular activities organized in schools and their role in satisfying Children’s needs, especially recreational, artistic, creative, social, psychological and physical, the extent of awareness in the school environment, the type of institutional relationships between the family and school systems, and the extent of the success of support systems in directing children’s behavior and improving their educational attainment.
The event discusses the role of community and health institutions in providing psychological care for children, including therapeutic institutions, social media, mass communications, clubs, entertainment centers, and cultural and religious institutions.
The forum’s program, which is being implemented in cooperation with the partners of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, includes an educational awareness program on mental health targeting all segments of society in all emirates of the country, during which specialists and those with experience in this field are sought out over the months preceding the forum.
The program will be implemented in the cities of Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Al Dhafra, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah, and will include workshops on maternal mental health, family dynamics and mental health, expressive arts therapy, sports and well-being, mental health initiatives at the school level, and bridging the communication and community leadership gap in mental health. , mental health and aged care, digital voices and change makers.
The program includes awareness workshops for mothers of people of determination, including the “Himma Coffee” workshop, which will be held in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah, and addresses several topics, most notably emotional intelligence improves mental health, how to have a healthy mind, preserving mental health from collapse, and depression and ways to treat it.
The awareness program organized by the Council, as part of the forum’s preparatory activities, dedicates an event to partners’ employees that focuses on mental health, comfort, happiness, and spreading positivity among employees, by shedding light on “life skills to enhance mental health,” the importance of teamwork in this aspect, and the effects of physical fitness and the arts. In mental health.
On the training side, the program’s activities include first aid training for social workers and adults in schools who deal directly with children, as well as psychological first aid for children and adolescents, which is a specialized program designed to provide immediate psychological support to children and adolescents in emergency situations, other traumatic events, or the aftermath of disasters. As well as the “I Support My Friends” program, to enable young people to recognize signs of distress in their peers and respond in a supportive and helpful way. With the aim of reducing the stigma surrounding mental health issues and promoting a culture of compassion, understanding and peer support, as well as training adolescents in emotion skills to provide practical skills and support for both adolescents and their caregivers to deal effectively with emotional disturbances.
2024-04-13 09:19:04
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