Karwan-e-Hayat institute for mental health host PPRC’24

Karachi: Karwan-e-Hayat, Pakistan’s leading institute for mental healthcare, hosted the Second International Psychosocial and Psychiatric Rehabilitation Conference (PPRC’24) at a leading hotel in Karachi .

With the theme “Mental Health in the New Millennium,” the conference kicked off with a pivotal inaugural session featuring prominent mental health leaders, policy-makers, and thought leaders.

The inaugural session was graced by Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho, Provincial Minister for Health and Population Welfare, who consented to be the Chief Guest for the event, Prof. Khalid A. Mufti, Patron of the event, and Prof. Dr. Iqbal Afridi, Keynote speaker, all of whom set the tone for two days of groundbreaking discussions in their keynote opening addresses. Esteemed keynote speakers, including Dr. M. Zeshan, delved into critical topics such as empowering parents to tackle digital addiction in kids and teens. Additionally, over the course of the two-day event, there will also be important discussions by Dr. Nasim Chaudhry on affordable and integrated mental health care solutions, Dr. Khalid A. Mufti on the psychiatric history, and Dr. Uzma Ali on substance use prevention strategies for youth.

In alignment with Karwan-e-Hayat’s mission to address diverse mental health challenges, PPRC’24 will explore groundbreaking themes. Dr. Qudsia Tariq will lead a critical session on domestic violence awareness, while Dr. Usama Bin Zubair will emphasize broadening perspectives on resistant mental health illnesses. Other topics include innovative solutions for addressing Alzheimer’s, strategies for supporting caregivers, and the challenges of managing ADHD in children, all underscoring the conference’s focus on holistic and evidence-based approaches to mental health care.