​On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, Arab Open University reaffirms its commitment to promoting mental health awareness and highlighting its importance in supporting students’ well-being and fostering a supportive university environment.

In line with this commitment, the Student Counseling Unit organized an art competition, providing students with a creative space to express their feelings, thoughts, and perspectives on mental health through art, while highlighting mental health issues and their human messages through diverse artistic approaches.
The competition featured the participation and evaluation of two distinguished Bahraini artists, Mr. Ibrahim Al Ghanim and Mr. Salah Al Kharraz, who contributed their artistic expertise to evaluating the submitted artworks.
The event also welcomed Serene Psychiatry Hospital and Motmaena Medical Centre, whose participation supported efforts to promote mental health awareness and foster a culture of mental well-being within the university community.
The University takes pride in the remarkable creativity demonstrated by its students and congratulates the winners of the competition’s top three places:

• First Place: Ansam Mohamed
• Second Place: Abdulaziz AlShawoosh
• Third Place: Farah Boussaidi

In conclusion, Arab Open University and the Student Counseling Unit extend their sincere appreciation to all participating students, the evaluating artists, and the supporting organizations. Every artwork conveyed a message, and every contribution represented a step toward raising mental health awareness and fostering a culture of care and well-being within the university community.