19/12/2025
Workshop on Mental Well-Being among Youth Held at University of Gujrat
Date December 18, 2025
Venue Video Conference Hall, UOG
The Department of Psychology, University of Gujrat, successfully organized a one-day workshop titled “Mental Well-Being among Youth: Challenges, Prevention and Management” on December 18, 2025, at the Video Conference Hall, UOG. The workshop aimed to raise awareness about mental health challenges among youth and highlight strategies for prevention and management.
Prof. Dr. Bushra Akram, Chairperson, Department of Psychology, delivered the welcome note and emphasized the importance of such workshops. Youth, as the most vibrant segment of society, face challenges including academic pressure, career uncertainties, social media influences, changing family dynamics, and emotional stressors. Addressing these concerns is a professional, social, and moral responsibility.
The workshop was conducted by Prof. Dr. Adnan Adil, Chairperson, Department of Psychology, Government College Women University, Sialkot. He delivered an insightful session on stress, anxiety, depression, and academic pressure, emphasizing early identification, psychological resilience, and the role of educational institutions. The session encouraged interactive discussions, allowing participants to share experiences and gain practical coping strategies.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Prof. Dr. Bushra Akram, who thanked the Worthy Vice Chancellor, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, UOG, other offices of UOG, Prof. Dr. Adnan Adil, the coordinator of Hayatian Psychological Society (HPS), Dr. Noreena Kausar, HPS students, and all participants for making the event successful. Participants appreciated the initiative and highlighted the importance of such workshops in fostering a mentally healthy and resilient youth population.
