Capacity building workshop of AKHS psychologists in Gilgit
COO and Co-founder of Taskeen Health Initiative, Dr. Taha Sabri conducted a capacity-building workshop for AKHS psychologists in mental health awareness in Gilgit. We are certain that this training will enable the psychologists to enhance their abilities in achieving sustainable results and providing the right kind of mental health support to the sufferers.
Taskeen Team Visit to Institute of Clinical Psychology, Karachi (ICP)
Taskeen team visited the Institute of Clinical Psychology, Karachi (ICP) on 3rd August, 2023 and met with the esteemed Director, Prof. Dr. Uzma Ali and her team, Prof. Dr. Sobia Aftab and Dr. Salman Shahzad to discuss the mental health training and curriculum offered at ICP. Dr. Taha Sabri discussed establishing a trainee psychologist program […]
Strengthening Connections: Team Taskeen’s Visit to Fahmida Begum Foundation
Taskeen team visited Fahmida Begum Foundation on August 23, 2023, in Mehran Town, Korangi. The meeting marked a collaborative effort to discuss and address challenges in the clinic’s screening program, aiming to pave the way for smoother operations and impactful outcomes. Among the highlights of the meeting was a comprehensive dialogue on the ongoing ‘Aao […]
Taskeen and Synapse collaboration
Taskeen Health Initiative and Synapse teams convened to explore potential collaborations within the realm of mental health. Given the significant contributions both organizations have made in this domain, the discussion encompassed Taskeen’s referrals to Synapse for face-to-face psychiatric consultations of its patients. Additionally, plans were outlined for Synapse to impart clinical expertise training to Taskeen’s […]
MOUs Signing of Taskeen with STMU and NUST – Trainee Psychologist Program
Two MOUs have been signed in the month of June 2023 in partnership with NUST and STMU to establish a Trainee Psychologist Program with a cadre of final-year clinical psychology students. A comprehensive training program has been developed in collaboration with mental health experts from both universities and Taskeen to carve out a 6-month long […]
Hope on the Line: Taskeen Mental Health Helpline Launches in Gilgit-Baltistan & Chitral
Taskeen in collaboration with the Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan and Aga Khan University Brain and Mind Institute, launched Taskeen mental health helpline in June at the Aga Khan Medical Centre in Gilgit. CEO of Taskeen, Irfan Mustafa, and COO, Dr. Taha Sabri were present at the launch event in Gilgit, marking the significant milestone […]
Monitoring the community awareness video screening and referral process for ZMT referred beneficiaries
The British Asian Trust (BAT) and Taskeen team visited Zubaida Machiyara Trust (ZMT) clinics to monitor the progress of the community awareness program and referral process for ZMT beneficiaries. Clients are provided the pamphlets and referred to ZMT mental health support members who screen patients for their distress levels and if screened positive, they are […]
Taskeen collaborates with HERBeauty
We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with HERbeauty, an incredible skincare business that promotes the concept that beauty radiates from a place of inner well-being. Together, we embark on a journey to uplift and empower individuals by nurturing their mental & emotional well-being. Let’s start the needed conversations, create space, break stigmas, and work […]
Understanding the Community: Taskeen Team Conducts Focus Groups in Gilgit-Baltistan for Mental Health Awareness
Taskeen Team recently visited Gilgit-Baltistan from 14th to 17th May 2023 to hold focus group discussions. These discussions involved various stakeholders, including teachers, mental health professionals, and students. The purpose of these discussions was to gain insights into the sources of distress within the community, identify the communities most affected by mental health issues, and […]
Taskeen and AKHS team visit to Gilgit Baltistan
The Taskeen team visited Gilgit Baltistan with the AKHS team from 26th to 29th March 2023 to conduct needs assessment visit for the expansion of Taskeen’s mental health helpline to the region. The collaboration is focused to promote the mental health helpline catering to the needs of beneficiaries in Gilgit Baltistan and Chitral via relevant […]