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"Mental Health Awareness Outreach Program" held on World Mental Health Day (10th October, 2019)
"Mental Health Awareness Outreach Program" held on World Mental Health Day (10th October, 2019)


Institute of Applied Psychology conducted a mental health awareness outreach program on World Mental Health Day. Clinical psychology students went to Manga Mandi, under the supervision of Dr. Mujeeba Ashraf, Assistant Professor. The activity centred around spreading awareness to the masses on mental health stigma and how to cope with it.
The major focus was laid on most prevalent mental health disorders in the community (depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder).  Information about available professional help was also given by the participants.