Prof. Dr. Muhammad Rizwan, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Wah, participated as Chief Guest in a seminar commemorating World Mental Health Day, organized by Umeed-e-Shifa Rehabilitation Centre Pvt. Ltd. in Bani Gala, Islamabad, on 01 November 2026. The seminar, held under the global theme “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” brought together university students, mental health professionals, and multidisciplinary specialists to promote mental health awareness and community engagement.
Prof. Dr. Rizwan also participated as a distinguished subject expert in a panel discussion, highlighting the importance of integrating lived experiences into mental healthcare practices, reducing stigma, strengthening peer-support systems, and promoting compassionate and evidence-based psychological interventions. The discussion emphasized the significance of listening to and validating patients’ experiences in improving mental health services and professional training.
The seminar concluded with an interactive Q&A session, networking opportunities, and the distribution of certificates of participation. Prof. Dr. Rizwan expressed appreciation to Ms. Sidra Shahzad, CEO; Mr. Fazlullah Khan, Director; and their team at Umeed-e-Shifa Rehabilitation Centre, along with Dr. Imran Ahmed Khilji, Dr. Sajid Iqbal Alyana, and Dr. Ansa, for their contributions to the event and their services for societal well-being.
