Agriculture and Pets Forum in Psychological Support

Introduction:

In a world of accelerating pace and increasing challenges, the search for natural ways to support mental health has become a necessity, not a luxury. Recent studies have proven that interacting with pets reduces stress, loneliness, and positive feelings. Furthermore, the presence of plants in our environment effectively improves mood, reduces anxiety, and increases focus and productivity.

During this conference, we will review the latest scientific research and real-life experiences on the positive psychological impact of pets and plants and discuss ways to integrate them into our daily lives, as well as in therapeutic and educational institutions.

We hope this conference will be a stimulating space for knowledge exchange and benefit from the expertise of a select group of specialists in psychology, veterinary medicine, and agriculture to come up with practical recommendations that enhance our psychological and social well-being.

Forum objectives:

Forum objectives:

1- Raising scientific awareness about the impact of plants and pets on mental health

2- Providing workshops and interactive experiences in caring for plants and pets as part of psychotherapy.

3. Engaging with nature fosters relaxation and strengthens the bond with the environment.

4- Supporting people with anxiety and depression

5- Encouraging responsible pet adoption and stimulating a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

6- Providing a safe, comfortable space through interactive activities promoting positive feelings.

Supporting modern technologies in psychological support

Forum vision:

To be a leading platform that combines nature and psychotherapy by enhancing the role of agriculture and pets.

Message of the forum:

Raising awareness of the importance of interacting with agriculture and pets as a natural way to support mental health and providing interactive activities and experiences that reduce stress and anxiety and enhance feelings of happiness and reassurance.

Forum and accompanying exhibition programs

• Exhibition and Conference

• Workshops

• Dialogue sessions

• Worksheets

• plays

Conference themes

1: Raising scientific awareness about the impact of plants and pets on mental health.

2: Benefits of psychotherapy through interactions with nature and animals.

3: The role of agriculture in improving mental and behavioural health.

4: The effect of pets in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression.

5: Target groups for this type of therapy (children, the elderly, and people with mental disorders).

6: successful local and international therapeutic experiences and programs.

7: Challenges and opportunities in applying therapy to agriculture and pets.

8: Ethical and medical aspects of treatment.

9: The future of alternative therapy and the importance of supporting it with scientific research.

10: Applied workshops on designing integrated therapeutic programmes.

Workshop topics

Open dialogue sessions

The psychological impact of plants and pets

The environmental role in psychological balance

Houseplants and their role in psychological support

Animal Behavior Medicine

Caring for plants and pets to support social interaction

Target audience:

Individuals interested in mental health

Health sector mental health professionals

Veterinary professionals

Herbalists and agriculturalists

Students and researchers

Non-profit organizations and associations

Educational Institutions: Universities

Government agencies

Target audience:

Elderly

Chronic diseases

Those seeking psychological support

families

pet owner

Those interested in agriculture

Forum outcomes:

The Agricultural and Pet Therapy Forum typically includes a set of findings that contribute to enhancing the understanding and application of these therapeutic approaches.

Therapeutic Programs: Development of how to integrate pets and agriculture into therapeutic programmes to improve mental health.

Training workshops: Organising workshops to train specialists on how to use pets and agriculture as therapeutic tools.

Community initiatives: Enhancing interaction with animals and plants as part of psychological support.

We are establishing platforms to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experiences among professionals and practitioners in this field.

Community awareness of the benefits of agricultural and pet therapy

Promote understanding and application of agriculture and pet therapy

Media and advertising plan for the forum:

Social media

Saudi newspapers

Audible ads

Visual Media Invitation

Digital Marketing:

Announcing the forum on social media.

Advertising on the official website of the exhibition and forum.

Designing promotional publications and films for participating companies.

Inviting influential figures on social media.

Media Marketing (Read, Visual and Audio)

Highlighting the importance of the forum and exhibition

Preparing electronic news about the forum and exhibition

Inviting media outlets

Organizing a press conference about the forum and exhibition

Forum Hours: Day 1: Morning session from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Day 1, 2, and 3: Evening session from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Jeddah, Hayat Park Hotel.