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IBA Karachi's Human Resources (HR) department in collaboration with Saaya Health conducted a session to focus on the mental wellbeing of the Institute's students, staff and faculty.

The discussion led by Saaya Health Counsellor Asma Inayat focused on strategies of stress management. The session was widely attended by the IBA fraternity, including students.

Director HR, IBA, Karachi Mashooque Ali Bhatti commenced the session by introducing the Saaya team. It was followed by Inayat's talk which revolved around overall mental wellbeing. She discussed strategies of stress management, tackling challenges in our daily lives and developing resilience to eliminate negative elements. She also cleared common misconceptions about counsellors and encouraged students to reach out to them without the fear of being judged.

Assistant Professor Social Sciences and Liberal Arts IBA, Karachi, Dr Nadya Qamar Chishty Mujahid talked about how students' stress affects teachers as well. Emphasising on the role of therapists, she said, "They are specifically trained to identify problems which may involve life risks. Therefore, it is crucial to seek help from them."

Copyright Business Recorder, 2019

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