Mind Matters: Dispelling Mental Health Myths
Join us as we discuss the mysteries surrounding mental health, debunk common misconceptions, and develop a deeper understanding of the complexities that shape our psychological well-being. Let’s challenge stereotypes, encourage open dialogue, and pave the way for a society that embraces mental health with empathy and knowledge. This enlightening session promises to shatter myths and ignite conversations that truly matter.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Shahid Latif is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Medical Director at St. Matthews Healthcare (UK) who graduated from Rawalpindi Medical College in 1993. He is the current Chair of the British Pakistani Psychiatrists Association and has been leading change in teaching programmes, setting standards for mental health care advancement and improving the quality of people’s lives. Also, he is on the BBC Asian Networks panel of experts for mental health and hosts a locally based radio health show and regularly features on tv programmes in the UK and Pakistan on issues related to mental health including working on mental health policies with the Pak govt. He was appointed Fellowship by the Royal College of Psychiatrist in 2017 and received clinical excellence awards in 2012 and 2018.