New guides to improve mental health in schools

(National Center for Mental Health Promotion)
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Updated 27 August 2025
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New guides to improve mental health in schools

  • The magazine is an educational resource that explores the link between mental wellness, academic performance and social development

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Mental Health Promotion released two guides to strengthen mental health support in schools: A specialized magazine and a manual addressing psychological challenges.

The center said the resources aim to raise awareness and provide educators with tools to handle complex issues, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

They include practical counseling methods and clear referral protocols for students needing specialist care, the SPA added.

The magazine is an educational resource that explores the link between mental wellness, academic performance and social development.

The manual offers educators and school counselors evidence-based frameworks, including preventive measures and therapeutic interventions at different levels.

Officials said both publications follow World Health Organization and UNICEF standards and support Vision 2030’s goal of safe and healthy learning environments.

The initiative also includes training programs and workshops in partnership with the Ministry of Education, according to the SPA report.


New wave of drone attacks on Saudi Arabia neutralized: Defense Ministry

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New wave of drone attacks on Saudi Arabia neutralized: Defense Ministry

  • 13 drones downed east of Riyadh city and 8 destroyed upon entering Saudi air space
  • Drone attacks continue despite apology given by Iranian officials to Gulf states

RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Defense said Sunday that the Kingdom's air defenses has stopped new wave of drone attacks.

Ministry spokesman Major General Turki Al-Maliki said in separate posts on X that 13 drones were intercepted and destroyed east of the national capital, Riyadh city, while eight drones were shot down just after entering Saudi air space.

The new threat follows Saturday’s relentless missile and drone threats, all of which were “intercepted and destroyed.” 

According to the ministry, 21 drones headed toward the Shaybah field in the Rub’ al-Khali desert, also known as the Empty Quarter, were shot down before reaching their target.

Five ballistic missiles fired at separate times of the day were likewise intercepted, the ministry said.