Our Minds, Our Rights – IHHN Commemorates World Mental Health Day
Fawad RashidOctober 10, marks as World Mental Health Day by World Health Organization. As with the growing challenges in life, Mental health advocacy and awareness as a Universal Human Right is considered important. The day was celebrated by Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) at Korangi campus in Karachi, in order to improve knowledge and raise awareness.
The day initiated with a World Mental Health Awareness walk which included IHHN employees and patients from Cochlear Implant, Psychosocial and Physical Rehabilitation department and their families undergoing psychological concerns. IHHN psychologists including Humaira Kaleem, Asma Naheed, Kehkashan & Ms. Palwasha alonng with their teams arranged an awareness walk promoting and protecting mental health as a universal right. Dr. Ashar Alam, Dr. Asif Ali Arain, Dr. Imran Iftikhar, Dr. Sohail Asghar & Dr Fareeduddin were prominent advocates and attendees.
To spread Knowledge, Ms. Humaira visited Bayview High School and provided awareness session regarding importance of mental health and the necessary help one requires to the O- Level students. The students thoroughly enjoyed this experience, had an interactive session and raised funds in order to donate to IHHN as well. The session included Good vs Bad mental Health indicators, how to identify them and when to seek help. Self- Care tips to boost mental health were also given.
Mental well-being is as important as physical wellbeing. If you do feel like, your emotional and psychological health is at stake, please don’t hesitate in seeking help from a qualified Counselor or Psychologist.
