As part of Alexandria University’s commitment to addressing pressing social issues and raising awareness among youth about contemporary psychological challenges—and within the framework of the University’s student activities plan—under the auspices of Prof. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of the University, the Anti-Violence Unit organized an awareness seminar at the Faculty of Education titled:

“Youth and Psychological Stress: Causes, Implications, and Coping Mechanisms.”

The seminar comes as part of the University’s efforts to support students’ mental health and enhance their ability to cope with life stresses, contributing to the development of balanced personalities capable of engaging positively with the challenges of modern society.

The event was attended by Prof. Hassan Abdeen, Dean of the Faculty; Prof. Marwa El-Adawy, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs; Prof. Sahar Hussein Sherif, Executive Director of the Anti-Violence Unit; Prof. El-Sayed Ibrahim, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research; and Prof. Salem Abdel Razek, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, along with a number of faculty members and students.

During the seminar, Prof. Mohamed Anwar Farag, Professor of Educational Psychology and former Dean of the Faculty, discussed psychosomatic disorders, their types, and their impact on individuals—particularly students. He also warned against the excessive use of social media and highlighted the risks associated with the unethical use of artificial intelligence, emphasizing the importance of awareness in addressing these challenges.

In the same context, Dr. Marwa Ali El-Showeikh, Lecturer of Mental Health at the Faculty of Education, delivered a presentation titled “Psychological Stress and Its Relationship to Psychosomatic Disorders,” in which she addressed the psychological, social, biological, and personal causes of these disorders, in addition to their types and methods of treatment, including psychotherapy, relaxation techniques, pharmacological treatment, lifestyle modification, social support, and stress management.

Dr. Sara Ashraf El-Beltagy, Lecturer of Sociology and Coordinator of the Anti-Violence Unit at the Faculty of Education, also addressed the topic “Transformation of Social Roles and Its Implications for Society: A Sociological Perspective.” She highlighted major social transformations associated with successive industrial revolutions and their economic and cultural impacts, discussed the concept of social roles and their relation to social status and expectations—especially among youth—and emphasized the importance of achieving psychological balance and well-being in today’s rapidly changing world.