ISSUP Pakistan Chapter is going to conduct a live session on "CHALLENGES IN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN GILGIT BALTISTAN, PAKISTAN" on Friday, 27th January 2023, Time: 3-4 pm Pakistan Time from ISSUP Pakistan Chapter's & Youth Forum Pakistan's Facebook Pages, YouTube Channels and Twitter with Guest Speaker Dr. Sadiq Hussain. He is Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Post Magisterial Diploma in Clinical Psychology, Diploma in Psychiatric Rehabilitation, (University of Medicine & Dentistry New Jersey USA) Forensic Psychologist, Researcher and CEO Mind & Soul Services). He is currently working as Chairperson, Department of Psychology & Human Development, KIU, Gilgit Associate Professor (Tenured), KIU. The event will be moderated by Ms. Saima Asghar Social Worker, Director of ISSUP Pakistan, Executive Director of New Life Rehab Center, and General Secretary of M A Jinnah Foundation (Regd), Sialkot.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Brief introduction of GB, Geography, Demographics, Prevalence of Mental illnesses, available services, Demand-service gap, Role of Government, NGOs, and suggested future action plans.
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