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Seminar at KU calls for balanced lifestyles, parental engagement, and awareness on harmful substances to safeguard young people IV Report KARACHI: Shedding light on the growing psychological challenges faced by young people, mental health experts and educators have urged interventions such as balanced lifestyles, stronger family and social engagement, and greater awareness of harmful substances. The call came during a seminar titled “Breaking the Silence, Hearing the Youth Perspective” , organised by the Department of Psychology, University of Karachi (KU), on September 3. KU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Khalid M. Iraqi chaired the session, which brought together leading mental health specialists, educators, and students to explore meaningful solutions. Dr Iraqi stressed the importance of empathy and open dialogue, noting that “mutual trust and connection form the foundation for resolving youth issues effectively.” He urged parents and teachers to create safe spaces where young peo...

By Mukhtar Alam KARACHI: A staggering 70% of people surveyed in Tharparkar, Sindh, believe that mental illness is contagious, according to a research study conducted by the Sindh Mental Health Authority (SMHA). The study, which aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) of mental health among Tharparkar residents, revealed alarming misconceptions and a lack of awareness about mental health issues. The research team, led by Dr Abduk Razzaque Nohri of the Sindh Health Department, presented their findings at a ceremony held at the PMA House in Karachi on December 11. The study involved 5,378 respondents from all seven talukas of Tharparkar and was conducted over a period of three months. Dr Mahesh Kumar Malani, a member of the National Assembly and chairman of the National Health Services Regulation and Coordination committee, Islamabad, presided over the event, with Vice Chancellor of Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) Prof Dr Mohammad Saeed Qureshy as chief g...