SHU Hosts Mental Health Awareness Session on Stress and Burnout

The Faculty of Pharmacy, Salim Habib University, in collaboration with SHU’s Public Speaking Society and Pakistan Health Parliament (Karachi Chapter), organized a Mental Health Awareness Session on Stress and Burnout, on Thursday, October 16, 2025, aimed to foster open dialogue on stress, burnout, and overall wellness among students and the university community, and promoting a healthier academic and professional environment.
The session was conducted by renowned Mr. Yogi Wajahat, Chief Wellness Trainer, Yogi Wajahat Institute, Corporate Wellness Trainer, Biz Grip Solutions & Advisor, Pakistan Health Parliament, and Dr. Aftab Ahmed Khan, Consultant Family Physician and Public Health Expert & President, Pakistan Health Parliament (Karachi Chapter), and Dr. Syed Masood Akhtar, Advisor, Pakistan Health Parliament (Karachi Chapter), who shared their insights and experiences on managing stress and enhancing mental well-being.
A key highlight of the session was an Inter-Departmental Quiz Competition on Youth Mental Health and Wellness, which allowed students to test their knowledge about mental health challenges and coping strategies.