Mental Health Is as Important as Physical Health: Pro Vice Chancellor Dr. Ghulam Razaq Shahwani
By Syed Sardar Mohammad Khondai
QUETTA: The Department of Psychology at the University of Balochistan organised an awareness-focused ceremony to mark World Mental Health Day, highlighting the importance of mental well-being in today’s stressful environment and promoting awareness among students and the general public.
Students from different semesters of the Department of Psychology participated enthusiastically in the event. They set up creative models and informative stalls focusing on psychological disorders, treatment options and mental health awareness. Their efforts and presentations were widely appreciated by the participants and guests.
A stall model competition was also held as part of the ceremony. Dr. Saima Umbreen, Dr. Mehreen Siddiqui and Shahid Ali served as judges. According to their decision, sixth-semester students secured first position, fourth-semester students came second, and second-semester students won third position.
The distinguished guests included Pro Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Ghulam Razaq Shahwani, Dean of the Faculty Professor Dr. Babrak Niaz, Director General of Student Affairs Dr. Nasir Kiazai, Registrar Professor Muhammad Sharif Hasni, and Chairman of the Department of Psychology Dr. Syed Aziz Agha, along with faculty members.
The guests visited the stalls and appreciated the students’ hard work, creativity and research. They also encouraged students to continue contributing to mental health awareness and education.
Addressing the ceremony, Pro Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Ghulam Razaq Shahwani said that mental health was as important as physical health, particularly in today’s fast-paced and stressful world. He praised the Department of Psychology for its efforts to promote awareness of mental well-being.
Dean of the Faculty Professor Dr. Babrak Niaz congratulated the participants and organisers on the successful event. He emphasised the urgent need for more public awareness programmes focused on mental health.
In his welcome address, Chairman of the Department of Psychology Dr. Syed Aziz Agha thanked the guests, faculty members and students for their participation and support.
The ceremony concluded with a cake-cutting to mark World Mental Health Day. Trophies and certificates were distributed among the students who secured positions in the competition, while honorary gifts were presented to the special guests.
