Scientific Lecture

Under the sponsorship of the Dean of the College of Political Science, Al-Nahrain University, Prof. Dr. Osama Murtadha B. Al-Saeedi, the University Psychological Counseling Unit organized a lecture titled “Nicotine and its Impact on Mental Performance and Academic Concentration”.

• Speaker: Asst. Prof. Dr. Dunia Ali Abdul Hassan
• Objectives:
  • Highlight nicotine’s effects on mental performance
  • Explain risks of long-term use
  • Promote healthy alternatives
• Key Points:
  • Nicotine’s impact on the central nervous system
  • Temporary focus vs. long-term risks
  • Health and cognitive implications
• Recommendations:
  ✓ Raise awareness on nicotine harms
  ✓ Conduct workshops for students
  ✓ Promote healthy focus-enhancing alternatives
  ✓ Enhance psychological support programs