Day 2: "Mental Health in the Age of AI: Challenges & Opportunities" Symposium
An authoritative 3-lecture symposium held at Room 235 (Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences) at Badr University in Cairo (BUC), under the executive patronage of Dean Prof. Dr. Soheir Abdel-Salam. Featuring Helwan University psychology professor Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali M. Salem, faculty psychology scholars, and leadership of the BUC Psychological Support Unit.
Official Posters & Symposium Program
Official announcements, comprehensive session schedule, and campaign visual for Room 235 at Badr University in Cairo.
Keynote Speakers & Leadership
Official announcement featuring Dean Prof. Dr. Soheir Abdel-Salam, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali M. Salem (Helwan University), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ghada Abdel-Rahim, and Dr. Mohamed El-Khatib in collaboration with BUC Support Unit.
Symposium Agenda & Timeline
Official timetable covering 11:30 AM Opening & Keynote, 12:25 PM Brain Rot & Digital Well-being, 01:15 PM AI, Relationships & Support, and 02:00 PM Closing & Live Q&A at Room 235.
World Mental Health Day Visual
Official institutional campaign flyer affirming that mental wellness is as essential as physical health, welcoming all university students to Room 235 on Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026.
Distinguished Keynote Speakers & Academic Leads
Interactive faculty dossier uniting executive dean patronage, cognitive behavioral scholarship, visiting psychology professors from Helwan University, and the specialized clinical team of the BUC Psychological & Academic Counseling Unit at Room 235.
Prof. Dr. Soheir Abdel-Salam
Dean of Faculty · Executive Patronage & Plenary Opening Address on student wellness.
Prof. Dr. Ali
Professor of Psychology · Plenary Keynote on Mental Health in the Age of AI: Challenges & Opportunities.
Prof. Dr. Ghada Abdel-Rahim
Professor of Psychology & SANAD Patron · Faculty Panel on Brain Rot.
Dr. Mohamed El-Khatib
Lecturer in Psychology & SANAD Co-Patron · Faculty Panel on Brain Rot.
Dr. Alaa El-Hassan
Lecturer in Psychology · Faculty Panel on Brain Rot.
Dr. Hesham
Director of Guidance Unit · AI, Relationships & Confidential Support Channels.
Dr. Yara Mohamed Shabaka
Psychological Specialist · Connection Audit, Thinking Traps & Live Student Q&A.
Day 2 Curriculum: The Three Symposium Sessions
Sequential academic and clinical panels bridging cognitive science with student resilience from 11:30 AM to 02:00 PM at Room 235. Curated for evidence-based scholarship, cognitive hardiness, and confidential campus support.
Session 1: Executive Opening Address & Keynote on Mental Health in the Age of AI
Student gathering and check-in at 11:30 AM, followed by the inaugural address under the official executive patronage of Dean Prof. Dr. Soheir Abdel-Salam and a plenary keynote lecture by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali M. Salem (Helwan University) exploring cognitive dynamics, artificial intelligence, and student psychological wellness.
Session 2: Faculty Panel on Brain Rot & Digital Well-being
A rigorous, evidence-based academic panel led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ghada Abdel-Rahim and Dr. Mohamed El-Khatib exploring the psychological mechanics of "brain rot," digital overload, and cognitive restructuring for demanding academic workloads.
Session 3: Support Unit Clinical Architecture, AI & Relationships, and Live Q&A
A dedicated clinical guidance session by the BUC Psychological & Academic Guidance Unit leadership detailing how AI is reshaping human connection, the psychological impacts of algorithmic dependency, and confidential support channels.
Symposium Admission Pass
Personalized digital admission pass for the Room 235 Academic Symposium at Badr University in Cairo. Grants verified entrance across all three keynote lectures and certifies your participation.