Taskeen’s Case Study in WHO’s Mosaic Toolkit: Leading Mental Health Reform
We’re thrilled to announce that Taskeen’s advocacy on suicide decriminalization, titled “Structural Change Through Decriminalization of Suicide”, has been highlighted as a case study (Case Study 11) in the Mosaic Toolkit! This toolkit, launched by the World Health Organization (WHO), is a powerful global resource designed to address stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health. Developed […]
Taskeen and Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning (PILL) sign MoU
On April 26th, 2024, Taskeen and Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning (PILL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on mental health research, education and mental health advocacy for the benefit of the community. Both organizations will jointly set up a consortium for excellence in research and training.
MoU Signing of Taskeen Health Initiative and Health Services Academy (HSA)
On March 9th, 2023, Taskeen and Health Services Academy (HSA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on improving mental health services in Pakistan. The two organizations plan to work together on mental health advocacy and developing policies that aim to enhance the quality of mental health services available in the country. Taskeen is […]
Suicide Decriminalisation Article Published in The Lancet Psychiatry
Pakistan has made great strides towards improving mental health awareness and support, and we at Taskeen are honored to have played a pivotal role in this effort. In this article published by the Lancet, we point out the need for suicide decriminalisation. Decriminalisation is an essential step towards effective country-specific suicide prevention measures. This landmark […]
Dr.Taha Sabri contribution in The Lancet Commission for Stigma and Discrimination report on mental Health
The Lancet Commission for Stigma and Discrimination in Mental Health has launched a groundbreaking report which is possibly the most important piece of work on mental health stigma in the history of the field. Written by more than 50 scientists from across the world the report is a one stop shop for everything you need […]
Lancet Commission invited Taskeen in a discussion on addressing depression.
These are extraordinary times when more people than ever admit to being frightened, anxious or depressed. The prominence of depression—already growing as a result of deepening economic recession and inequity around the world—now looms larger than ever in the public imagination. There is an urgency to understand how to define depression as distinct from the […]
Collaboration between Taskeen and Lancet Commission
The Lancet Commission on Global Mental Health & Sustainable Development aims to give fresh impetus to the prioritization of mental health and ensure physical and mental health are valued equally by the global health and development communities. The commission and Taskeen have agreed to work on different projects together and on a joint activity for […]