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Discover how the BURNS Winter Road Show by the PILL Peshawar team taught kids vital burn safety tips through fun activities and demonstrations, empowering them to stay safe around fire hazards.

Discover how the BURNS Winter Road Show by the PILL Peshawar team taught kids vital burn safety tips through fun activities and demonstrations, empowering them to stay safe around fire hazards.

Bad governance remains a prevalent issue in business environments, including within the dynamic tapestry of Pakistan’s organisational landscape. While the impact of harmful governance is well-documented in the form of low morale, decreased productivity, high turnover rate, and much more, how exactly are bad leaders formed and how can we protect ourselves from the adverse consequences of intergenerational governance?

Bad governance remains a prevalent issue in business environments, including within the dynamic tapestry of Pakistan’s organisational landscape. While the impact of harmful governance is well-documented in the form of low morale, decreased productivity, high turnover rate, and much more, how exactly are bad leaders formed and how can we protect ourselves from the adverse consequences of intergenerational governance?

Joined PILL as a Research Assistant, now co-lead Evidence Synthesis. Managed 45 reviews, led meetings, and developed leadership skills. Mentored by Dr. Mujeeb Masud and Mr. Usman. Oversaw data governance in Peshawar and Karachi offices. Selected for UAE mental health program, broadening horizons through international exchange.

I recently presented research on the mental health of breast cancer survivors, highlighting the need for ethical considerations in public communication. Effective presentations should emphasize truthfulness, inclusivity, and respect, fostering a positive impact on society.

Navigating ethical and clinical dilemmas in treating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is challenging for mental health professionals. Balancing the need for patient autonomy and the potential risks of disclosing a BPD diagnosis requires careful consideration, open communication, and collaboration to prioritize patient well-being.

Ethical challenges in end-of-life care require balancing patient autonomy with cultural beliefs. Collaborative efforts involving healthcare teams, patients, and families are essential for decision-making. Despite challenges in low and middle-income countries, initiatives by organizations like WHO and local NGOs aim to improve access to palliative care and raise awareness about dignified end-of-life care.

Navigating ethical dilemmas in parent-teen relationships during adolescence is crucial for mental health interventions. Balancing autonomy with parental guidance and respecting privacy fosters trust and resilience. Cultivating strong family bonds and providing access to mental health resources are vital for adolescent well-being, emphasizing the ethical imperative of supporting healthy relationship dynamics.

Psychopharmacology

Media shapes societal perceptions of mental health through its portrayal of individuals with mental illnesses…

Nutrition plays a significant role in mental health, influencing mood, cognition, and overall well-being…

Religious teachings often provide a moral and ethical framework that guides individuals’ behavior. Following…

Neurodiversity refers to the concept of having diverse neurological differences that are a result of normal…

If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, it’s essential to seek help…

The mental health system is the network of people and services that care for people with mental illness…

To promote human-centered community engagement and involvement that respects all communities’ cultural…

We are a team of researchers and mental health professionals dedicated to providing high-quality evidence…

Arts for the Blues Is a ‘new evidence based creative psychosocial therapy for depression’, and…

The Department of Biostatistics at PILL has been regularly conducting workshops on various topics including…

Implementing low-cost Learning through Play (LTP) Plus group Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for mothers…

Economics is the study of insufficiency of resources. Health economics is a combination of two fields – economics…

Digital Health is the use of Information and Communication technologies (ICT) to treat and serve the communities…

Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning (PILL) is committed to upholding and maintaining the highest quality…

Women’s mental health encompasses a range of issues and concerns specific to women, influenced by…

Implementation science is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on the study of methods and strategies to promote…

The field of psychological medicines aims at improving medical care by focusing on psychological domains…

A mood disorder, also referred to as an affective disorder, is a condition that severely impacts mood and its…

A mood disorder, also referred to as an affective disorder, is a condition that severely impacts mood and its…

A mood disorder, also referred to as an affective disorder, is a condition that severely impacts mood and its…

We want to know, what we feel is why we feel? We are mostly concerned about our emotional states, where…

Dissociative disorders are mental disorders that involve experiencing a disconnection and lack of continuity between…

A mood disorder, also referred to as an affective disorder, is a condition that severely impacts mood and its…

Neurodevelopmental disorders are based on a neurological cause. These are mainly associated with…

Disorders of personality are a category of mental illnesses. These have long-term cycles of dysfunctional…

Conducting research, synthesizing evidence, and raising awareness about child and adolescent mental health…

Substance misuse is not a personality or character problem; it is a health related problem. Substance use disorder…

Dementia, can be defined as deterioration in mental ability which can interfere with daily life main symptoms…

The division of ARMS and Psychosis is one of the active divisions of research in ARMS and Psychotic spectrum…

We want to know, what we feel is why we feel? We are mostly concerned about our emotional states, where…