World Mental Health Day observed

Srinagar, Oct 13: Kashmiri American Society for Healthcare Medical Education and Research(KASHMER ) in collaboration with Help Poor Voluntary Trust (HPVT) observed World Mental Health Day 2024 with the theme "Mental Health at Work Place" at Happy & Healthy Minds auditorium at Daresh Kadal.

In recognition of "Mental Health at the Workplace," KASHMER, in collaboration with HPVT, organised an impactful event to raise awareness and promote mental health in the community, with a special focus on the mental health challenges faced in the workplace. The event was attended by a diverse group, including professionals, students, and families.

Chairman HPVT, Farooq Ahmed, highlighted the organisation's role in addressing mental health problems in the community and extending support for the same. Dr Nahida Nazir, a member of the board of directors at KASHMER, discussed workplace phenomena that pose mental health challenges and how to address them by seeking help from experts. Some participants from the audience volunteered to share their journeys with mental health challenges and how they overcame them with the help of experts.

Activities related to mental health were also carried out to encourage participants to overcome their own challenges, emphasizing the importance of building mental resilience and recognizing issues that need to be addressed before they overwhelm individuals. Dr. Syed Riyaz from KASHMER and  Mohd Shafi from HPVT further expressed their commitment to fostering a supportive environment where individuals feel empowered to seek help and support others in need.

Dr Syed Riyaz of the Kashmiri American Society highlighted the role and contribution of his organization toward mental health as an essential component of overall well-being for individuals and the community. Emphasis was placed on collective responsibility to create an environment where individuals feel safe to discuss their struggles and seek help from experts.