PPS Holds Seminar On Education And Mental Health
Faizan Hashmi Published January 26, 2020 | 09:00 PM
KARACHI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 26th Jan, 2020 ) :Education and positive mental health are inter-linked while there also cab be no health without mental health, said Prof. Iqbal Afridi, President Pakistan Psychiatric Society (PPS).
According to a PPS press release the senior medical expert addressing a seminar organized by the society at Mirpur Khas Sunday, Afridi talked about the International Day of Education 2020, with the theme "Learning for people, planet, prosperity, and peace." Dr. Afridi also the Dean, Faculty of Psychiatry- College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan and Chairman, Psychiatry Department, JPMC extensively highlighted importance of Sustainable Development Goal 4, in particular.
"This is extremely important as aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all by 2030,: he said.
Dr. Moti Ram Bhattia, another senior member of PSP made an elaborate presentation on depression and anxiety along with early detection, management and prevention of the same.
Dr.
Majid Ali Abidi , Director- The Brain Clinic highlighted Child abuse and its types.
He also emphasized importance of educating children about how to safeguard themselves Dr. Jamil Junejo discussed drug addiction among youths and its relevance to mental health.
Dr. Lakesh Khatri moderated the seminar and spoke about role of destigmatizing psychiatric illnesses among common people and health professionals.
Dr. Ali Imran discussed education and early screening of mental illnesses through efficient use of technology.
Following also participated in the events Dr. Ali Bux, Dr. Fariha (consultant Psychiatrist, Dr. Ayub, Dr.Manisha, Dr. Muzamil and Dr. Amna were also among the speakers on the occasion.
The event was attended by around 80 healthcare providers including General Practitioners, Pediatricians, Gynecologists and Obstetricians besides teachers, journalists and social workers.
It was announced on the occasion that PSP will hold similar sessions in different districts of the country especially in the remote areas this year.
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