Seminar on Mental Health
The Mental Health Seminar organized on 30th October 2019 at Abasyn University, Peshawar. Mr Behroze khan (Coordinator of psychology Department) chaired the seminar on mental health issues, the themes of the seminar were (Depression, stress and anxiety). During the addressing, he said that millions of people around the globe, including Pakistan are suffering from a common mental disorder. He explained that mental illness refers to a wide range of mental health condition that affects mood, thinking and behaviour patterns. The family member and friend have a vital role in helping people to recover from mental illness. They need a positive attitude and acceptance of their conditions. He added the major reason of depression among new generation is due to the fact that they are not able to decide what they should do or what not to do which results in them having serious and confused thoughts. Be positive and think positive. Chief Guest Dr Waqar Alam (Head of Management Sciences Department) said depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. He suggested to the youth that you do one thing in life, stop worrying on extreme levels especially younger while taking a decision. Each and every problem has its own solution in a better way.