President: Dr. Ouazi Taoues

Mental health is an important field that requires research and study. Mental health is the source of effectiveness and quality for anyone who is reliable and socially effective.  Today in the Algerian society, it is found that a lot of people complain of psychological insecurity and emotional stability. This renders them unable to adapt to normal life. The requirements of the complex and difficult daily life and difficult make us highlight the importance of having an emotionally, mentally and physically balanced person, if we want society to develop and grow properly. The treatment of all forms of disorders (psychological, social and educational) which individuals suffer from is considered necessary to achieve mental health which is vital for development and growth. Therefore, the mental health team will try to pay attention to the following elements:

• Diagnosis and evaluation of the reality of mental health in schools and in social environments.
  • Suggesting methods and strategies to activate mental health.
  • Proposing models to reach mental health

Training and Research

• Training students in the field of psychological counseling
• Opening a Magistère course in psychological counseling and clinical psychology at the University of Ouargla.
• Opening a Magistère course in mental health and school adaptation for the academic year 2011-2012, and opening of a Magistère course in clinical psychology for the academic year 2012-2013