🌿 World Mental Health Day — October 10 🌿 Every year, October 10 is observed globally as World Mental Health Day to raise awareness about mental well-being and to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness. This year’s WHO theme is: “Access to Services , Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies.” Mental health challenges are increasingly common — 1 in every 5 people is suffering from mental health issues yet, awareness and access to care remain limited. Natural disasters, climate change, accidents, and emergencies can further worsen mental well-being. During such times, individuals need empathy, psychological support, and timely intervention to recover from trauma and stress. An awareness session was organized by the Department of Psychiatry, Lahore General Hospital, under the leadership of Dr. Faiza Athar (Head of Department). The session was attended by Dr. Maahein Rizwan (SR), Dr. Asma Gull (Senior Clinical Psychologist), Mrs. Aliya (Psychologist), and Dr. Raffeh Bukhari (Registrar). Principal Prof. Dr. Farooq Afzal, along with MS LGH, Dr. Shehzad Qureshi, and Prof. Amina Ahsan, graced the occasion. In his remarks, Principal Prof. Dr. Farooq Afzal emphasized that mental health is as vital as physical health and should be prioritized in every sphere of life. He appreciated the Department of Psychiatry for organizing such an informative and impactful session. Mental health forms the foundation of a balanced, peaceful, and productive society. Let us all pledge to promote awareness, empathy, and timely support for those in need. 💚
