Taskeen (Urdu: "to comfort") Health Initiative is a non-profit whose vision is to change people's attitudes and behaviours towards mental health and wellbeing in Pakistan through awareness, education, expression, and advocacy. Our mission is to promote mental health and prevent mental illness in Pakistan by increasing mental health awareness, providing accessible mental health services, and advocating for mental health policy change in Pakistan.
Providing accessible and affordable mental health support to underserved communities in Pakistan using innovative methods
Educating people about mental health and reducing stigma against mental illness through social media, mass media and community-based campaigns and interventions
Bringing about mental health policy change in Pakistan by establishing and managing mental health coalitions, launching mental health advocacy campaigns, and engaging policy makers
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.
Clinical psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience, the majority of which has involved counseling and psychotherapy
Advisor
Dr Zafar Mirza is former Health Minister of Pakistan. Currently, working as a Professor of Health System & Population Health and Director School of Universal Health Coverage at STMU, Islamabad. He served as Director Health System Development in WHO, covering 22 countries. He was trained in Psychiatry and Public Health.
Advisor
A Corporate sector veteran of 44 years and a senior management graduate from Harvard Business School, Arshad Anees currently serves as the managing director of IBL operations (Pvt) Ltd and the CEO of United Brands Ltd.
Director and CEO
Waliyah Mughis (MSc, MBPsS) is a developmental psychologist, working as a clinician, researcher and lecturer in the fields of early childhood development, behaviour change communication and community/family health.
Advisor
Dr. Ali Hashmi is a psychiatrist with over 14 years of experience in the field. He has taught and practiced Psychiatry in the United States for 16 years.
Advisor
Shireen Naqvi is the founder of the School of Leadership and Amwaj; Trustee of the School of Leadership Foundation and General Secretary of the Trainers Resource Group.
Advisor
Beenish Nafees is a psychologist and a Corporate Coach in the UK. She currently runs a consultancy which evaluates outcomes of mental health interventions and programs in the UK
Director
Hamza is a Partner at McKinsey & Company, and has been advising corporate sector entities on growth for 10 years.
Director
Irfan is a businessman with over 40 years experience. He has been involved in leadership positions in various companies. He was nominated to join an elite group of 100 most powerful Pakistanis worldwide.
Director and Chairperson
Hassan brings with him 20 years of experience in sales and marketing. He has led sales and fundraising projects for organizations such as WorldCALL, CNBC Pakistan, The Aman Foundation and GSV.
General Manager - Sustainability
Ahsan holds a master’s degree in commerce and business from University of Karachi. He has 5 years of experience in accounting and finance.
Manager - Finance
She is a Clinical Psychologist with a post magisterial diploma, currently doing MPhil in psychology and a member of the Pakistan association. She is passionate about raising awareness regarding prevailing mental health issues.
Clinical Supervisor
Mariyam graduated from Habib University, majoring in Social Development & Policy. With a background in research and policy, and a keen interest in Public Health, Mariyam aims to work towards the integration of mental health in primary healthcare.
Manager - Advocacy and Research Coordinator
Sana Liaqat is an associate clinical psychologist and has done her masters in clinical psychology from Bahria University. She is a certified member of New Zealand and Australia mental health association.
Psychologist
Aymen has completed her bachelors in psychology from Bahria University. She has an affinity for psychology, and her mission is to help pave the way towards a more understanding society.
Assistant Manager - Wellness
Sarah is a clinical psychologist with a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology. Specialized in working with adolescents and adults with a range of socio emotional problems.
Psychologist
Faryal Yameen has completed her Bachelor’s in Social Sciences with a major in Psychology from SZABIST. She is committed to promoting mental health awareness and wellbeing, providing peer support, and working towards eradicating stigmas associated with mental health.
Program Coordinator
Jawahir Ali is working as a Psychologist at Taskeen Health Initiative. He has done a Masters in Psychology and a Post Magisterial Diploma in Addiction Sciences (PMDAS) from Institute Of Clinical Psychology.
Psychologist
Almas has 2+ years of working experience in Digital Marketing, Planning & Communications, and Digital Content Creation with a tech-based startup. She had worked with an advertising agency.
Manager - Public Awareness
Nuvera is a UK-trained clinical psychologist bringing with her almost 5 years of experience in mental health, clinical psychology and special needs education in Pakistan and the UK.
Manager - Community Mental Health
Maheen Fahim has completed her Masters in Clinical Psychology from University of Karachi. She has a keen interest in research, community outreach and has previously worked on treatment for children with behavioural difficulties.
Assistant Program Manager
Following the successful completion of her internship, Sidra has taken on the role of HR Officer at Takseen. Currently, she is managing her work responsibilities while actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
HR Officer
Gaurav Alias Ganesh, pursuing a Bachelor’s in Accounting and Finance at SZABIST Karachi. Balancing numbers and well-being for a brighter, healthier nation.
Finance Officer
Seema, an HR professional with a degree from IoBM, excels in talent acquisition, employee development, and performance management. She is dedicated to cultivating a positive work culture that encourages growth and enhances productivity within organizations.
Assistant Manager - Human Resource
Kareem has an experience of over 10 years in Finance. One of his great accomplishments is to have led the development of an automation software for primary healthcare clinics.
Operations Consultant
Dr Taha is a Fulbright scholar, Acumen fellow and a public health consultant with expertise in public mental health and climate change and health
Co-Founder and COO
Samina Jamal has completed her MSC in behavioral sciences as a gold medalist. Her professional experience includes serving as a Mental Health Facilitator and Mentor with various non-governmental organizations.
Helpline Coordinator
Zulfiqar Ali, MPhil (fellow) Clinical Psychology. International Certified Addiction Professional. Working as a Mental Health Professional since 2019.
Associate Psychologist
Javeria holds a Double Masters and a Diploma in Clinical Psychology. She has worked with various NGOs providing community mental health services along with working at psychiatric rehabilitation centers for people with substance use and severe mental health distressors.
Psychologist
Sinan is a seasoned content producer and storyteller with a local and international client base across multiple industries. He is known for wearing many hats in his career as a manager, consultant, strategist, director, producer, and a writer.
Content Producer
Duaa Nusrat is a digital marketeer with an experience of 5+ years of working with local and international clients
Senior Manager Advocacy and Public Awareness
Tayyaba Imran is a clinical psychologist and an MPhil fellow of Clinical Psychology. Her expertise includes working with individuals of diverse populations, going through mental health problems.
Psychologist
Nimra Sultana is an Associate Clinical Psychologist with MS in Clinical Psychology. She uses Eclectic Approach to deal with individuals facing a wide range of mental health concerns.
Senior Psychologist
Nida Rehman is an Associate Clinical Psychologist with MS in Clinical Psychology. She has worked with individuals of all age groups dealing with mental health problems. Her areas of expertise are Anxiety, Depression and OCD along with other mental health issues.
Senior Psychologist