President Dr. Arif Alvi emphasizes need for an integrated approach on all mental health-related programs and initiatives to effectively address mental health challenge being faced by country.
Islamabad: President Dr Arif Alvi has emphasized the need for formulation of a national mental health policy to address mental health issues in Pakistan.
He was chairing a follow-up meeting on mental health in Pakistan, in Islamabad today.
The President emphasized need for an integrated approach on all mental health-related programs and initiatives to effectively address mental health challenge being faced by country.
A detailed presentation by the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination on the National Mental Health App ‘Humraaz’ highlighted that more than 240,000 calls had been received since its launch in April 2023.
The President appreciated the launching of ‘Humraaz’ that is providing mental health assistance and counselling services to the people in need.
He called for improving the effectiveness of the ‘Humraaz’ app, besides strengthening the mental health support system in the country.
Facebook’s new Friends-only feed ditches all the algorithmic junk
- 3 hours ago
Steelers' Heyward clarifies stance on Rodgers
- 2 hours ago
The Trump administration could green-light deep-sea mining for the first time
- 3 hours ago
Who's leading the Golden Boot races in Europe's top leagues?
- 2 hours ago
Dozens hospitalized after massive blaze on Petronas gas pipeline in Malaysia
- 12 hours ago
Bird Buddy’s solar-powered smart feeder is $100 off
- 3 hours ago
Microsoft tests Quick Machine Recovery to restore PCs that can’t boot
- 3 hours ago
Four dead after speeding car plunges into Naseer Canal in Sindh
- 12 hours ago
Trump’s “third term” comments, briefly explained
- an hour ago
Russia's Supreme Court to rule on Taliban's status as terrorist group
- 10 hours ago
Lahore to Jeddah flight avoids crisis with swift emergency landing
- 11 hours ago
Yes, your allergies are getting worse
- an hour ago
