On 12 October 2026, the University of Zakho marked World Mental Health Day in the presence of Asst. Prof. Dr. Ramadhan J. Mstafa, Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Zakho; Asst. Prof. Dr. Dilbreen Abdullah Ali, Dean of the College of Basic Education; and Asst. Prof. Diyar Ahmed Bleej, Dean of the College of Science. Academic and administrative staff, students from the University of Zakho and Ararat Technical Institute, and guests from various sectors also attended.

The event, titled (Finding Light, Sharing Hope) was organized by the Counseling Psychology Department at the College of Basic Education, University of Zakho, in collaboration with Ararat Technical Institute. A range of activities was held to promote psychological awareness.

The program included a panel discussion on (physical and psychological health and mental health awareness). The speakers were Dr. Nareeman Sedqe Zebaree, psychiatrist, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Nizar Ismat Ali, psychologist. The discussion was moderated by Ms. Dezheen Shaban Mohammed, Head of the Nursing Department at Ararat Technical Institute. Other activities focused on sharing knowledge and raising awareness about mental health.