Coinciding with World Mental Health Day on October 10, Mohammed bin Rashid Library highlighted the pivotal role mental health plays in the lives of individuals and communities in general, and employees in particular, amid the increasing pressures and challenges faced worldwide.

The library organized an awareness lecture titled “Balanced Work Environments.. Productive Minds” by Dr. Ahmed Al Nuaimi, attended by a diverse audience interested in mental health and self-development fields. Al Nuaimi reviewed the concept of mental health from a comprehensive scientific and human perspective, emphasizing that it includes the absence of mental illnesses, emotional balance, adaptability, stress management, and the promotion of positive social relationships. He stressed that attention to mental health has become an essential part of comprehensive healthcare alongside physical health.

The lecture covered several key topics, including the importance of psychological balance in coping with work and daily life pressures, the impact of anxiety and depression on job performance and productivity, as well as preventive measures against mental disorders through practical practices such as exercise, meditation, and daily organization.

It also addressed the role of educational institutions and workplaces in providing a supportive environment for mental health, considering it a fundamental factor in increasing individuals’ satisfaction and productivity.

The attendees praised the importance of such initiatives organized by Mohammed bin Rashid Library in raising community awareness, helping to break the stigma associated with mental health issues, and encouraging individuals to seek help without hesitation.

The lecture reflects the library’s keenness to strongly contribute to spreading knowledge and developing community awareness, keeping pace with individuals’ needs and helping build a healthier and more positive society, with books and knowledge remaining a fundamental bridge to a better future.

Sharing Experiences

The lecture “Balanced Work Environments.. Productive Minds” by Dr. Ahmed Al Nuaimi included a session titled “Achieving Psychological Balance” that allowed attendees to ask questions and share their personal experiences with psychological pressures and challenges.

Dr. Al Nuaimi also provided practical solutions to improve psychological balance, including several techniques.

Dr. Ahmed Al Nuaimi:

• Attention to mental health has become an essential part of comprehensive healthcare alongside physical health.