Under the patronage of the President of the University of Basra, Professor Dr. Aqeel Fadhil Al-Dahhan, and under the supervision of the Dean of the College of Education for Pure Sciences, Professor Dr. Majid Mohammed Jassim, the Women's Affairs Unit at the College, in cooperation with the Center for Development and Continuing Education, organized a scientific seminar entitled "Balanced Nutrition and Mental Health: A Reflection of Blood Health." The seminar was held on Monday, November 9, 2026, in the Knowledge Hall.

The seminar addressed a range of scientific topics related to the importance of balanced nutrition and its role in promoting overall health and preventing health problems. It also highlighted the relationship between mental health and proper nutrition, and their impact on blood health.

The seminar featured presentations by:

- Dr. Amal Salman Al-Zawwar – Diploma in Clinical Nutrition

- Assistant Professor Dr. Salma Saeed Abbas – Faculty Member in the Department of Life Sciences

- Assistant Lecturer Ashwaq Jabbar Hammoud – University Psychological Counseling Center

The lectures reviewed the importance of following healthy dietary patterns, the role of nutrients in maintaining blood health, and the importance of mental health in supporting general health and improving quality of life. The seminar witnessed active participation from attendees through discussions, questions, and inquiries, contributing to raising health awareness and highlighting the importance of integrating proper nutrition with psychological well-being.

This seminar is part of the activities of the Women's Affairs Unit at the College of Education for Pure Sciences, which aims to disseminate health culture, enhance community awareness, and shed light on topics that contribute to maintaining individual health and improving quality of life.