Taskeen Health Initiative

We are a non-profit organization working on increasing mental health awareness, providing free of cost mental health support and advocating for mental health policy change in Pakistan. How can we help you?

Our Vision & Mission

Taskeen (Urdu: “to comfort”) Health Initiative is a non-profit whose vision is a happier and healthier Pakistan. Our mission is to promote mental health and prevent mental illness.

Our Work

Public Awareness Department

Educating people about mental health and reducing stigma against mental illness through social media, mass media and community-based campaigns and interventions

Wellness Department

Providing accessible and affordable mental health support to underserved communities in Pakistan using innovative methods

Community Department

Empowers individuals from schools, organizations, and community centers with the tools, resources, and support to manage their psychosocial well-being to build self-sustaining, self-reliant, and resilient communities.

Advocacy Department

Bringing about mental health policy change in Pakistan by establishing and managing mental health coalitions, launching mental health advocacy campaigns, and engaging policy makers

0 M people

reached through digital media awareness campaigns

0 Sessions

provided under WINGS and Taskeen wellbeing programs

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provided with mental health support

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reported improvement in distress

0 Lay Counselors

trained to provide community-based awareness sessions

Testimonials

"I have noticed a great deal of improvement within myself. Ever since the sessions, I have benefitted a lot. I had no previous experience of therapy due to financial constraints but these sessions have been very beneficial for me. The attitude of psychologists has always been very positive."

Female 27, Rawalpindi

"I was previously depressed and unable to complete tasks on time, but now I follow a life timetable. The psychologist’s time-structuring advice was very helpful, and speaking with them felt like talking to a friend."

Male 18, Lakki Marwat

"I was very worried because of my relationship related issues. I had lots of anxiety but my worries have significantly lessened now. I had also become quite detached from people previously, but that has changed now. The psychologist was very good; I had panicked but he actively listened to me and told me the solutions for my problems."

Female 21, Bahawalnagar

"I am feeling a lot better. I was depressed and contemplating suicide, but after sharing my problems and receiving information, my depression reduced."

Male 33, Sargodha

"The psychologist gave me therapy, taught me a breathing exercise, and gave me some questions to write down—so that whenever something happens, I can ask myself those questions. I’ve improved a lot since then. My life changed after taking the sessions. I used to be very depressed, I would have panic attacks just from overthinking things, and I couldn’t sleep. Then I saw Taskeen’s advertisement on Facebook and reached out. Their attitude was really good; they listened to me in a very calm and peaceful way. I’m very grateful to Taskeen and the psychologist."

Male 34, Sukkur

"I’ve become completely normal now—before, I used to feel very strange, like I was going crazy. But Taskeen helped me get back to normal. It’s been incredibly beneficial, and I’ve made a lot of progress in my recovery. Sometimes I can’t even believe it myself. Whenever I talk to the psychologist, I feel so much better. The psychologist has a really kind and supportive attitude."

Female 23, Sialkot.