Peshawar:Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Department of Youth Affairs organized a two-day training program at the Baragali Summer Camp of University of Peshawar.
The event that held under theme ‘Youth Health Champions Training: Mental Health and Inclusive Healthcare’ was aimed to raise mental health awareness among young people and equip them to serve as mental health ambassadors. The program brought together 40 young participants including women from merged districts.
Objectives of program also included addressing social stigma, misconceptions and hesitation surrounding mental health issues and equip participants with the knowledge and skills to support people in their communities.
The program also featured group activities, practical exercises and interactive discussions allowing participants to explore mental health challenges faced by young people across KP particularly in the newly merged districts.
Discussions focused on the lack of awareness and barriers to accessing mental health and healthcare services.