Workshop Enhances Student Teachers’ Skills in Supporting Pupils’ Mental Health

The University of Bahrain organized a training workshop titled “Positive Mental Health” to raise student teachers’ awareness of pupils’ mental health and equip them with educational skills to support their psychological and behavioral well-being.

Delivered by Prof. Shaikha Al-Junaid of the Department of Psychology at the College of Arts on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, the workshop targeted students of the Mohammed Jaber Al-Ansari College for Teachers and was organized by the Community Service and Continuing Education Programs Department.

The workshop covered positive mental health, parenting styles and their impact on children’s personalities and behavior, different pupil personality types, and strategies for addressing psychological challenges and creating a safe, supportive learning environment.

It also featured an educational film, practical exercises, and classroom simulations to strengthen student teachers’ skills and prepare them to address psychological and behavioral challenges in their future teaching careers.

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