Expert for better workplace support for employees' children

ISLAMABAD:

As the world grapples with a growing mental health crisis, renowned Psychologist Dr Asma Naheed has urged employers to revolutionise their workplace culture to prioritize the mental health and well-being of their employees' children.

In an exclusive interview with Radio Pakistan Dr Asma stressed that fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture is essential to promoting productivity, job satisfaction, and overall quality of life. Her timely remarks come as mental health issues continue to rise globally, underscoring the urgent need for proactive measures to address this critical aspect of employee welfare.

Mental health issues among children are reaching alarming levels, with anxiety, depression, and trauma affecting millions of young people worldwide, he said. Dr Asma emphasised that students should learn practical skills for real-life situations so that they can easily excel in the corporate sector.

She said Pakistan has a large youth population, which is actually the country's asset and that we need to equip our students with skills alongside education so that they can become productive members of society and manage their own educational expenses.

She also stressed the importance of training young people in time management, behavioural management and anger management