Karachi, October 27, 2022 (PPI-OT):On October 26, 2022, the Psychosocial Department at Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN) Korangi Campus hosted an event for all staff in commemoration of World Mental Health Day. The event included a host of interactive activities in line with the international 2022 theme “Make mental health for all a global priority.”
The objective of the event was to raise awareness about the importance of mental health, discuss and create a better understanding of mental health problems, and guide healthcare professionals about ways to cater to their issues stemming from anxiety, stress, depression, and anger.
The Psychosocial department set up several stalls, each related to one of the following: Gratitude and satisfaction with life, Personality assessments, Self-care, Anger management, IQ Assessments, and Anxiety, Depression and Stress (ADS) management. The stalls conducted intervention-based therapeutic activities, which included verbal counselling sessions, art and craft projects, colour psychology, and creative games.
The event included the following Key Messages:
Mental health is the foundation of a happy life.
Be gentle with yourself.
Sometimes, it takes a breakdown to make a breakthrough.
You are stronger than you think.
Mental health is a journey, not a destination.
You’re not alone in your struggle.
It’s okay to not be okay.
The event was inaugurated by Dr. Muhammad Shamvil Ashraf, Senior Consultant Pediatric Oncology and Executive Director of Medical Services at Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN).
For more information, contact
The Indus Hospital (TIH)
C-76, Sector 31/5, Opposite Darussalam Society,
Korangi Crossing, Karachi – 75190, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-35112709-17
Fax: +92-21-35112718
Email: crd@indushospital.org.pk
Website: http://www.indushospital.org.pk/