Gujrat:The University of Gujrat (UoG) organised a mental health awareness walk at Hafiz Hayat Campus to mark World Mental Health Day 2026, highlighting the importance of mental well-being
and a healthy society. According to a university spokesperson, the walk was led by Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences Prof Dr Faisal Mahmood Mirza, while Chairperson of the Department of Psychology Dr Bushra Akram hosted the event.
Students from various departments participated in the walk, carrying posters and placards to promote mental health awareness and encourage people to address psychological fears and stress.
Addressing the participants, Prof Dr Faisal Mahmood Mirza said people were facing various individual and collective challenges that affected their mental health. He said mental well-being was essential for physical health and improved performance, adding that students could play an important role in raising awareness in society.
Dr Bushra Akram stressed the need to understand mental health issues through personal experiences and greater awareness.
She said stress and psychological fears could adversely affect both mental and physical health, urging people to support one another in overcoming these challenges.
Faculty members, heads and chairpersons of various departments, senior university officials and students attended the walk.