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Mental Health and Psychosocial Support: An Awareness Session - Naseej Center, Hama

The Syrian Society for Social Development team, in cooperation with UNHCR, implemented an awareness session entitled "Urinary Incontinence in Children as a Warning Sign" within the MH and PSS programmes in Naseej Center, Hama.

The session aimed to raise awareness among women about the problem of urinary incontinence in children and its causes. Furthermore, the medical aspect was emphasized through directing women towards medical advice.

During the session, the women shared their experiences, whereby each of them explained the methods they were using with their children to tackle the problem.

In the end, the women asked the specialist questions individually, and they were thanked for attending the session.

 

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support: "I Can, and I Will" Event - Naseej Center, Hama

For all those with the most beautiful smile and greatest courage, and on the occasion of the International Day for Cancer Patients, the Syrian Society for Social Development team, in cooperation with UNHCR, carried out an event entitled "I Can, and I Will”, within the MH and PSS programmes in Naseej Al-Balad Center, Hama.

The event aimed to increase the awareness of women and men about cancer, its symptoms, and the importance of early detection. Also, light was shed on the psychological problems faced by patients, and how to provide them with the appropriate psychological support.

In addition, a health and psychological awareness session was implemented, and cancer patients who recovered shared their experiences. Furthermore, they sent motivating messages to other patients, such as: "Your smiles are beautiful, and incorporate new hope! With a strong will, you will all beat cancer. We learn how to be strong from you!”

The event concluded by thanking the attendees. Also, the beneficiaries said: “You have illuminated our hearts!”

 

Awareness Sessions on the Harmful Effects of Drugs – Souran Center, Hama

Due to the widespread use of drugs and narcotics at schools, making the latter accessible to children, and in order to raise awareness on the dangers of this dangerous phenomenon on the community and individuals, SSSD implemented awareness sessions on the harms of drugs in cooperation with UNHCR.  These sessions were part of the Child Protection programme and Mental Health department in Souran center, Hama.

The sessions included health and psychological awareness, and targeted a wide range of men, women and adolescents. During these sessions, several topics were discussed, including the dangers of addiction and narcotic drugs on physical and mental health, and its impact on society.

Furthermore, the health point doctor presented educational videos about the types of drugs, and how they affect humans.

 

As you sow as you reap

Since education plays an essential role in our life, and it is one of the child’s rights, the Syrian Association for Social Development (SSSD), in cooperation with UNHCR and the Directorate of Education in Idlib Governorate, honored the top children in the educational courses at Hawa School in Idlib countryside in presence of the Education Director

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