The First Scientific Forum of the Alliance of Guidance and Mental Health Associations in Saudi Arabia — two days of scientific dialogue and inspiring experiences toward a healthier society.
The First Scientific Forum of the Alliance of Guidance and Mental Health Associations in Saudi Arabia is a shared space for scientific dialogue, exchanging successful experiences, and cementing the concept of joint work between associations and stakeholders in community mental health.
Over two days, the forum reviews current mental health challenges, concepts of wellbeing and welfare, leading institutional experiences, and the role of stakeholders in supporting the Alliance's programs — leading to practical recommendations that serve people and society.
“Mental wellbeing is a shared responsibility”
Five key objectives steer the forum toward a sustainable impact on community mental health.
Introducing the Alliance of Guidance and Mental Health Associations, its role and importance.
Showcasing successful experiences in the field of community mental health.
Exchanging expertise among associations, practitioners and experts.
Improving the performance of the Alliance of Guidance and Mental Health Associations in the Kingdom.
Alignment and coordination with sectors related to mental health services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
From the Alliance's definition and challenges, to community wellbeing, inspiring experiences, and the role of supporting entities.
Introducing the coordinating committee for psychological associations, mental health challenges in Saudi society, its indicators, and the role of civil society in protecting patients' rights.
Session chair: د. طلعت بن حمزة الوزنةThe concept of welfare toward a vibrant society, promoting women's wellbeing, psychological first aid, positive psychology, and mental health for people with disabilities.
Session chair: د. سعيد بن سالم الأسمريExperiences of the Riyadh region, Qadir association, Saudi Power Company, the “Inaya” center at Imam University, Maximus, and the Ministry of Human Resources.
Session chair: د. عبدالله بن محمد الشرقيGovernance challenges, national targets, coordination among associations, financial sustainability, and indicators and impact measurement, with the participation of national supporting entities.
Session chair: د. عبدالحميد بن عبدالله الحبيبBrowse both days in full — by time, topic and speaker.
We are proud of the partnership of leading national entities that believed in the forum's message.
Everything you need to know to attend and take part in the First Scientific Forum.
Wednesday & Thursday
23 – 24 / 1448 AH, corresponding to 8 – 9 July 2026
From 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Riyadh — King Salman Social Center
HRH Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Thunayan Al Saud Hall.
Civil society organizations specialized in mental health, related entities, and researchers, practitioners and those interested in mental health.
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