Islamabad, July 04, 2023 (PPI-OT): Maintaining a positive mental health and treating any mental health conditions is crucial to stabilizing constructive behaviours, emotions, and thoughts. Focusing on mental health care can increase productivity, enhance our self-image, and improve relationships. By making a concerted effort to spread mental health awareness, we can work to de-stigmatize how we think about, approach, and identify mental health issues in our society. For this purpose, NUMS Department of Public Health conducted an awareness session for BSPH Students on Importance of Mental Health held at the National University of Medical Sciences, PWD campus on Wednesday, 24 May 2023 at 11:00 hours, which is also in line with Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing).
Prof Brig(Retd) Naila Azam Head of Department Community Medicine, Foundation University Medical College was the guest speaker of the session. She is known for her extensive knowledge and vast experience in this field and addressing various aspects of Public Health issues. It was a very instructive and encouraging session, highlighting how essential it is to focus on mental health, as both mental and physical health are equally important components of overall health. She also emphasized on the importance of early diagnosis of mental health problems because poor mental health can lead to problems such as the inability to make adequate decisions, substance use disorders and can affect our thoughts, actions and interactions. Furthermore, she highlighted the importance of Public Health in the coming era and appreciated the efforts of BSPH Students for the community work they are doing for the wellness of Humanity.
The Head of the Department of Public Health Prof. Dr Uzma Hassan in her concluding remarks emphasized on importance of addressing the mental health issues to stay psychologically healthy and keeping up with educational and personal goals. She also discussed the significance of stress management, as it can be a vital aspect of student success, especially for busy students who are successful academically but managing to improve mental health outcomes. She congratulated the focal person of this event Dr. Raima Asif (Assistant Professor Public Health) for successfully organizing this session. She also appreciated the efforts of her faculty and students for organizing this valuable talk.
The HoD also expressed her gratefulness to honourable guest for taking out her precious time to grace the event with her presence and presented a certificate and Shield. At the end, she also appreciated the Digital Technologies Directorate, Administration Directorate, Public Affairs Directorate and Department of Student Affairs for providing conducive environment facilitating the successful conduction of this session.
For more information, contact:
National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS)
The Mall, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9270677
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://numspak.edu.pk