Department of Mental Health

Head of Department's Message

The Department of Mental Health is one of the main educational departments at the Faculty of Education, Helwan University. It collaborates with other departments in the professional and educational preparation of teachers. Additionally, the Department of Mental Health offers a Ph.D. in Education with specializations in Mental Health, Special Education, and Psychological and Educational Counseling. It also grants a Master's degree in Education in the same specializations. 

A teacher’s mental health is not only a necessary but also a fundamental condition for any educational or professional achievement. Every individual strives to attain psychological well-being and a high level of mental health, enabling them to experience satisfaction, happiness, and psychological stability, which in turn helps them cope with life’s challenges.

The Department of Mental Health welcomes everyone, both from within and outside the faculty, to provide all forms of psychological, counseling, and guidance support, alongside its educational, research, and community responsibilities. We warmly welcome everyone to our department, where we offer comprehensive counseling, educational, and scientific support.

The department includes a distinguished group of faculty members, representing diverse schools of thought in terms of academic and professional expertise. 

With sincere respect,

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sara Assem Riyad

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About the Department of Mental Health

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Department Overview

The Department of Mental Health at the Faculty of Education was established in September 2008 by Professor Dr. Abdel Muttalib Al-Quraiti.

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Department Vision

The Department of Mental Health aspires to become one of the most distinguished academic departments among its counterparts in Egyptian and Arab universities. This distinction is sought in the fields of psychological and educational preparation for student-teachers across various specializations, the provision of psychological and educational counseling services, and the advancement of scientific research in the areas of mental health, psychological counseling, and special education.

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Department Mission

The department aims to develop the psychological, educational, and professional aspects of student-teachers at the Faculty of Education. It seeks to prepare qualified professionals in the field of mental health, including teachers, psychologists, and researchers. Additionally, it focuses on enhancing scientific research methods in mental health, psychological counseling, and special education, addressing the specific needs of the local community, contributing to environmental development, and promoting psychological awareness among individuals and groups.

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Strategic Objectives of the Department

The department's objectives include: 1. Providing student-teachers at the Faculty of Education with comprehensive psychological, professional, and educational preparation to help them fulfill their roles effectively. 2. Training highly qualified teachers in various specializations and equipping them to fulfill their psychological, professional, and educational responsibilities towards students at different educational levels. 3. Equipping students with the necessary research skills to enable them to perform their duties and offer support in psychological, professional, and educational fields. 4. Emphasizing lifelong learning for students and graduates, tracking their progress, and equipping them with the skills needed to solve personal and societal problems. 5. Offering scientific and training courses in mental health, psychological counseling, and special education for graduates across various disciplines, preparing them to tackle psychological, social, and educational challenges in society.

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Helwan University strives to be a leading educational and research institution in technology and the arts, and excels in education and sciences according to international quality standards

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