Consultant psychiatrists, leading consultant physicians, pediatricians, cardiologists and others attended the symposium
From Our Correspondent
Sukkur Sindh
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science Khairpur Medical College, Khairpur Mirs arranged the 2-day symposium on Parenting and Mental Health issues of young generation.
The symposium was attended by consultant psychiatrists, leading consultant physicians, Pediatricians, Cardiologists and including Vice chancellor of Indus medical college, Ex-DHO Khairpur and Current MS Khairpur civil hospital, Vice principal KMC, head of NICVD Sukkur and almost all head of departments of KMC and GMMMC, Postgraduate trainees, IT head, Non-teaching staff and students.
The brief speech and introduction of theme and speakers was given by Dr. Haresh Kumar Makhija while Dr. Moti Ram Bhatia talked about effects of screening on kids and how addiction is destroying our young generation. The digital videos by Dr. Bhatia were very informative and life lessons.
Dr. Jawed Akbar Dars tried to de-stigmatize the mental health issues and he presented his own souvenirs to the students who recite verses of holy Quran and Naat.
Dr. Muhammad Zeeshan took interactive session on parenting and saw few patients as well, he spent time with the students to clear their queries from all aspects.
DNP Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Afirdi involved everyone in conversation with talk on mental health in young generation and how to screen anxiety and depression in short time.
He showed his marked concern about the mental health of the policy makers in the assemblies and other higher authoritative bodies for the sake of our country.
In the last top 3 students, moderators, organizers and guests were awarded with shields and souvenirs.
Dr. Pirbho Mal Makhija president SMWA expressed his views about the symposium.
Prof. Kalsoom Azad lashari Vice Principal KMC paid vote of thanks.
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