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Academic Contribution to International Mental Health Forum

Advancing scholarly output and active engagement in specialized scientific forums, Dr. Abbas Shareef Ahmed, an academic from the Department of Education and Psychology at the Faculty of Education at Koya University, presented a collaborative research study at the inaugural international conference entitled "Mental Health Research Spotlight Conference 2026."

Co-Organizers and Specialized Participation

Held on Thursday, October 15, 2026, in Sulaimani, the conference was organized through a partnership between the University of Sulaimani and the SEED Foundation. The proceedings convened a broad cohort of domestic and international scholars, practitioners, and clinical researchers to evaluate mental health conditions and formulate institutional frameworks for psychosocial support.

Research Focus on Child Psychosocial Well-Being

Dr. Abbas Shareef delivered a scientific presentation titled: "The Significance of a Conducive Environment for Children in Safeguarding Their Mental Health." The study investigated the empirical correlation between protective, stable environments and positive developmental outcomes in children, detailing how supportive surroundings strengthen cognitive growth, psychosocial resilience, and overall holistic well-being.

Alignment with Strategic Plan and Societal Outreach

The continued contribution of Koya University faculty members in high-level international conferences operationalizes the core pillars of "Research and Innovation" and "Community Outreach" within the Koya University Strategic Plan (2023–2027). This strategic alignment highlights the university's institutional commitment to deploying empirical scholarship toward resolving critical social and developmental challenges across the Kurdistan Region.