Taskeen x Madeha Naqvi (Biwi Khula kab aur kaisay lay sakti hai)
Sarah Hatim, a Senior psychologist from Taskeen, represented us on Madeha Naqvi’s show on Samaa TV. The discussion focused on khula, understanding the reasons behind the rising divorce rate in the country, women’s rights related to khula, and the importance of raising awareness about this process. The panel featured diverse guests including a lawyer, a […]
Taskeen x Madeha Naqvi (Subh ka Samaa Madeha Kay Saath)
Sarah Hatim, Senior Psychologist at Taskeen, represented us on Madeha Naqvi’s show Subh Ka Samaa Madeha Kay Saath. The discussion focused on boundaries, their importance, the challenges that arise in their absence, and practical ways to maintain them in relationships and workplaces. Sarah shared valuable insights from a psychologist’s perspective on why people struggle to […]
Strong Minds Screening with Special Olympics Pakistan
On 7th October, an orientation session for the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes Strong Minds program was held at Bahria University Lahore for undergraduate and master’s students of psychology. The activity was led by Dr. Mahrukh Iftikhar, Clinical Director of the Strong Minds program. On 8th October, Strong Minds screenings were conducted for 31 athletes at […]
Taskeen x Breast Cancer Awareness
On October 25, Taskeen was invited by the Samina Alvi Foundation to speak at an event organized by the Tara Daud Foundation. The gathering, held in a high tea setting, brought together women from diverse backgrounds, including several breast cancer survivors who shared their personal stories of resilience. Inspirational videos were displayed throughout the venue, […]
Strong Minds Screening with Special Olympics Pakistan
In collaboration with Taskeen, Special Olympics Pakistan organized a Strong Minds screening on 2nd September for athletes from Al-Shifa Trust. The activity was led by Dr. Mahrukh Iftikhar, Clinical Director of the Strong Minds program, with support from volunteers of the Institute of Professional Psychology, Bahria University, who facilitated the screenings. Strong Minds, part of […]
Hope Travels North: Taskeen’s Mental Health Journey across Gilgit-Baltistan & Chitral in Collaboration with Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHSP)
Taskeen Public Awareness & Wellness teams recently returned from a transformative 10-day visit (9th to 19th July 2025) to the breathtaking northern regions of Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral, carried out in partnership with Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHSP). With a shared goal of advancing mental health awareness and services, our journey was one of stories, […]
Special Olympics Pakistan and Taskeen Host Strong Minds Mental Wellness Screening for SRSC Athletes
In collaboration with Taskeen, Special Olympics Pakistan conducted a Strong Minds screening on June 25th for athletes from the Society for the Rehabilitation of Special Children (SRSC), held at the Special Olympics Pakistan Guest House in Karachi. A total of 24 athletes participated in the mental wellness screenings. The event was led by Dr. Mahrukh […]
Special Olympics Pakistan collaborated with Taskeen to hold 2 Strong Minds screening at the ACELP Institute of Child Development in Karachi
In collaboration with Taskeen, Special Olympics Pakistan held 2 Strong Minds screening at the ACELP Institute of Child Development in Karachi on the 14th and 21st of May, where athletes took part in mental wellness screenings. The event was led by Dr. Mahrukh Iftikhar, Clinical Director, and supported by dedicated volunteers from IPP Bahria University, […]
Sensitization Workshop with Sub Rang Society
On April 29th 2025, Taskeen’s Wellness Department had the incredible opportunity to attend a sensitization workshop led by Kami Choudary from Sub Rang Society Pakistan. The session shed light on the unique mental health challenges faced by the transgender community, with Kami offering deeply personal insights into the impact of stigma, discrimination, and social exclusion. […]
Mental Health Matters in Breast Cancer
At a recent breast cancer awareness session hosted by Mrs. Samina Alvi, psychologist Sarah Hatim shared powerful insights into the mental health challenges faced by breast cancer patients. She highlighted how therapy provides a safe space for patients to process emotions like fear, guilt, and loss of self-esteem—feelings that often arise as breast cancer changes […]