{"id":443721,"date":"2024-11-15T12:01:09","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T07:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=443721"},"modified":"2024-11-15T12:01:09","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T07:01:09","slug":"climate-change-impacts-on-mental-health-arising-experts-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/climate-change-impacts-on-mental-health-arising-experts-say\/","title":{"rendered":"Climate change impacts on mental health arising, experts say"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>DLP Report<br \/>\nPESHAWAR<br \/>\nThe Khyber Medical University (KMU) Institute of Public Mental Health &#038; Behavioral Sciences (IPMH&#038;BS) organized a symposium on \u201cClimate Change &#038; Mental Health,\u201d focusing on the profound mental health impacts arising from climate change.<br \/>\nThis event addressed the increasingly critical intersection of environmental shifts and mental well-being, underscoring an issue of urgent global significance.<br \/>\nThe symposium featured keynote speaker Prof. Dr. Afzal Javed, Chairman of the Pakistan Psychiatric Research Center (PPRC) and former President of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA). A distinguished figure in mental health, Prof. Javed is a recipient of Pakistan\u2019s Sitara-i-Imtiaz and holds the highest fellowship award from the Royal College of Psychiatrists.<br \/>\nAlongside him, Prof. Dr. Rubina Nazli, Pro Vice Chancellor and Dean of Basic Medical Sciences KMU, contributed her expertise. Prof. Afzal Javed emphasized the growing need to address mental health challenges, particularly among vulnerable populations affected by climate change.<br \/>\nDr. Muhammad Faraz, Director KMU IPMH&#038;BS, organized the event, reaffirming the institute\u2019s commitment to tackling the mental health repercussions of societal and environmental transformations. Prof. Dr. Khalid Mufti, a pioneering figure in Pakistani psychiatry and an expert in geo-psychiatry, provided introductory remarks, highlighting the interconnectedness of mental health and environmental stability and stressing the psychological toll of climate-induced stress on communities.<br \/>\nThe event drew a large, engaged audience, including students, faculty, and mental health professionals, who participated in discussions on the impacts of climate change on mental health and the importance of proactive mental health initiatives.<br \/>\nIn closing, Dr. Ali Ahsan Mufti of Horizon NGO, Peshawar, extended a vote of thanks to all participants, stressing the importance of continued collaboration in mental health advocacy and research.<br \/>\nThis symposium underscored KMU\u2019s dedication to advancing mental health awareness in the face of contemporary global challenges, fostering a proactive approach to public mental health education.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DLP Report PESHAWAR The Khyber Medical University (KMU) Institute of Public Mental Health &#038; Behavioral Sciences (IPMH&#038;BS) organized a symposium on \u201cClimate Change &#038; Mental Health,\u201d focusing on the profound mental health impacts arising from climate change. 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