K-P introduces institute for mental health

To enhance the healthcare system in Khyber Pakhtunkhw, the provincial government has taken a significant step by launching the newly established  Institute  of  Mental  Health and Behavioral Sciences (IMHBS) in Peshawar. 

This pioneering institute is the first of its kind in the region and aims to provide responsive mental health care services. The inauguration of the institute took place in a formal ceremony, presided over by Caretaker Chief Minister Muhammad Azam Khan.

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The IMHBS not only promises  to  deliver  high quality treatment for individuals dealing with mental health issues but also offers a  comprehensive  range  of  professional  development and academic  programs.  

These programs encompass diplomas and degrees at  various levels,  including  bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate  degrees, to equip health providers with the  knowledge  and  skills needed for providing mental health services.

The institute boasts various  facilities,  such  as  an  emergency  unit,  outpatient  department (OPD),  intensive  care  unit  (ICU),  psychiatric  unit,  family counseling  services,  rehabilitation center,  and  other specialized areas. While OPD services have already commenced, the remaining services will be rolled out in phases.