
Compliment Dr. Laith Majeed Hussein
Under the direct assignment of Professor Dr. Alaa Nafie Jassim,( Director of the Center), the Center’s Media and Government Communication Unit organized an awareness campaign on Wednesday ,April 30TH , 2025, to define autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the university’s campuses. The campaign explained to students how to help those affected by the condition, how to cooperate with them, and how to guide them to departments and specialties related to the autism spectrum disorder
A group of the fifth stage students /college of political sciences –university of Baghdad and they had received by the director of the center prof. Dr. Alaa Nafea Jasim and Mrs. Rusul Hashem Al-hamam the responsible of media unit , they toured in center’s department They viewed a variety of heritage exhibits, including old collectibles and photos documenting Baghdad’s ancient history and historical figures and figures since its inception. They also listened to an explanation from the center’s director about the history of each piece and its cultural importance. They also visited the center’s library and museum, and the students expressed their admiration for the cultural heritage and introducing the new generation to the importance of preserving it. In conclusion, the center’s director thanked the students for this visit, which has had a positive impact on spreading the heritage culture, wishing them continued success.
A group of forth stage students from college of political sciences – university of Baghdad visited the center of heritage revival and they had received by the director of the center prof. Dr. Alaa Nafea Jasim and the administrative manager Mr. Fares Essa Fares and they toured the halls of the center and got to know the most prominent scientific figures who have worked since the establishment of the center. They also toured the library and the center’s museum and were shown the most prominent manuscripts, valuable books, and archaeological collections. At the end of the visit, the director of the center thanked the student delegation for their visit, wishing them continued success in serving our university and our beloved Iraq.
Under the supervision by prof. Dr. Alaa Nafea Jasim (the director of the center), the center of heritage revival organizes scientific symposium entitled ( The leadership of clinical psychology and its impact on mental health care between heritage and modernity)with presence of many professors and researchers where sited in Nabila A. Almunam hall in the center on Wednesday 23rd/4/2025 , the lecture is presented by assist. Prof. Dr. Ashraf Mowfaq Flaih (the chief of clinical psychology department)/university of imam Jaafar Alsadiq who talked On the psychological reality in Iraq resulting from the accumulation of wars, displacement, conflicts and poverty, and the resulting significant increase in the rates of psychological disorders, most notably: psychological trauma (PTSD), anxiety, and depression, pointing out that these phenomena have become a real challenge to development and societal stability. He also emphasized that the clinical psychologist is the element qualified scientifically and professionally to conduct accurate assessments, provide effective, non-drug therapeutic interventions, and contribute to the formulation of national policies for mental health. He also pointed out that the Iraqi health system suffers from a severe shortage of psychological cadres, which requires the integration of clinical psychology graduates into the treatment team to fill the growing gap in psychological services, especially in light of the increasing need for specialized psychological care. Dr. Haider Kamel Mahdi, Head of the Department of Behavioral Rehabilitation for Autism, Imam Jaafar Al-Sadiq University (PBUH), spoke about the growing importance of mental health globally, especially in the Iraqi context, which suffers from complex psychological crises as a result of wars, terrorism, and displacement. He added that clinical psychology and the role of the clinical specialist in assessment, diagnosis, and specialized psychological treatment, stressing the difference between it and psychological counseling. He also touched on the vital role of specialists in preventing psychological disorders, supporting those affected by crises, and promoting general mental health, emphasizing the importance of integration between mental and physical health. The symposium concluded with a research paper by the lecturer, Dr. Marwa Jamil Ahmed, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, presenting recommendations, including developing laws, expanding the powers of the psychologist and their role in official institutions, supporting clinical specialties, combating societal stigma, and encouraging scientific research in the psychological