Life Pulse Volunteer Team · Committees
Mental Health Committee
The committee aims to raise community awareness about the importance of mental health and its positive impact on public health, physical well-being and quality of life, contributing to building a healthier, more balanced and more aware society.
Maryam Al-Anan
Head of the committee
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Maryam Al-Anan on psychological support, Jisr and someone who listens without judging.
About the committee
The committee works to promote mental well-being through community initiatives, awareness programmes, specialised training workshops, lectures and psychological support services provided by trained volunteers.
Vision
Spreading the culture of mental health through community initiatives, projects and training programmes led by qualified volunteers, contributing to enhancing psychological well-being and improving quality of life in the community.
Mission
Promoting mental well-being through community initiatives, awareness programmes, specialised training workshops, lectures and psychological support services provided by trained volunteers.
Services
Awareness initiatives
Participation in volunteer initiatives and events that raise community awareness about mental well-being.
Training and lectures
Preparing and delivering specialised training workshops and awareness lectures.
Psychological support
Support for individuals experiencing stress or psychological crises through trained volunteers.
Safe space
A safe and confidential space to express emotions and share psychological challenges.
Referral guidance
Guiding individuals to specialised services when needed.
Support groups
Organising and managing psychological support group sessions.
Projects and initiatives
Jisr: We Hear You
A free psychological support line that provides initial psychological and emotional support to individuals going through difficult life experiences and psychological stress.
Specialised support groups
A safe and supportive environment for individuals to communicate, share experiences, express emotions and exchange coping strategies.
Current projects
- Jisr project (We Hear You initiative)
- Launching new specialised support groups
- Editing the training package recordings for Psychological First Aid trainers
Key participations
- "Calm Hearts and Connected Minds" event for World Mental Health Day, October 2025
- Initial psychological support to community members through Jisr
- Psychological support and Psychological First Aid in shelter centres during the current crisis
- Awareness lectures and workshops in schools, associations, community centres and government entities
- Preparing the training package for Psychological First Aid trainers
- Specialised support groups for individuals with ADHD
Internationally recognised tools
These tools are for awareness and screening purposes only and do not replace diagnosis or professional mental health care.
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