The students of MBA Health & Hospital Management, IoBM, organized an insightful mental health awareness session titled “Khayal Se Rooh Tak – From Chaos to Calm.” The event was held in collaboration with the Department of Psychology, IoBM, and sponsored by Soul Mind Hospital.
The program began with opening remarks by Ms. Salma Atique, Consultant Psychologist at Soul Mind Hospital, setting the tone for an engaging and meaningful conversation around mental well-being.
The event featured two key expert talks:
- “Mental Health of Children and Adolescents” by Dr. Shafi Mansoor, Consultant Psychiatrist, Soul Mind Hospital
- “Echoes of the Past: Impact of Generational Trauma on Gen Y and Gen Z” by Dr. Ahmer Mairaj, Consultant Psychiatrist & CEO, Soul Mind Hospital
These talks highlighted the growing mental health challenges faced by young people, shedding light on emotional stressors, trauma, and the importance of early psychological support.
This was followed by an expert panel discussion titled “Breaking the Silence – Student Mental Health and Emotional Resilience.” The panel comprised:
- Dr. Ahmer Mairaj
- Dr. Shafi Mansoor
- Ms. Salma Atique
- Dr. Sana Sadia – Consultant Psychologist & HoD, Department of Psychology, IoBM
- Mr. Muhammad Hassan Ghoghari – Founder, Street To School (STS)
Mr. Ghoghari shared his rich experience in the social development sector, emphasizing child rights, early childhood education, community empowerment, and behavioral change. Panelists discussed academic stress, emotional resilience, stigma around mental health, and the importance of safe spaces for students. The audience engaged actively, asking questions and sharing concerns related to their own experiences.
The session concluded with a token of gratitude presented to the distinguished speakers. Certificates were awarded to the event hosts, Aymen Taimur and Rida Fatima Rajani, and the moderator, Azka Atif, from the Department of Psychology.
The event was organized by MBA Health & Hospital Management students:
Dr. Zehra Noor Brohi, Dr. Umme Ammara, Ms. Maheen Moiz, and Ms. Umme Habiba,
with valuable support from the Department of Psychology.A special word of appreciation was extended to Dr. Shagufta Ghauri (Acting Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs; Associate Professor & HoD, Management & HR Department, IoBM), Dr. Sana Sadia (Head, Department of Psychology, IoBM), Dr. Omar Farooq Khan (Capstone Supervisor for MBA students) for their guidance and encouragement throughout the planning and execution of the session.
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