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Under the patronage of the College Dean, Dr. Sahar Rafdan Al-Shahrani, and with the participation of the Department of Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, the program “How to Manage Psychological Stress and Addictive Behaviors” was conducted.

Program Objectives

• Introduce participants to the concept of psychological stress, its types, and its various sources in daily life.

• Understand the relationship between psychological stress and addictive behaviors, and how stress can increase the likelihood of turning to addiction.

• Raise awareness of the different types of addictive behaviors, whether substance addiction (such as smoking or drugs) or behavioral addictions (such as technology overuse, shopping, or emotional eating).

• Explain the physical, psychological, and social effects of both psychological stress and addictive behaviors on individuals and the community.

• Provide participants with practical skills for managing psychological stress, such as:

  • Relaxation and deep-breathing strategies

  • Problem-solving skills

  • Cognitive restructuring and modifying negative thoughts

  • Time management skills

• Teach effective methods for preventing addictive behaviors and provide participants with healthy behavioral alternatives.

• Enhance positive coping skills and build psychological resilience in facing stress and difficult situations.

• Increase awareness of the importance of social and family support, and its role in reducing addiction and improving mental health.

• Enable participants to identify early warning signs that may indicate the onset of addictive behaviors and understand how to intervene early.

• Encourage the adoption of a healthy lifestyle, including good sleep, physical activity, balanced nutrition, and practices that support mental well-being.