Seminar highlights communication skills, stress management for youth

A seminar on “Communication Skills and Stress Management” was organized by the Sports Department at the Bahauddin Zakariya e-Library, Multan, as part of the annual calendar of activities prepared by the Youth Affairs and Sports Department Punjab to mark 2026 as the “Year of Youth”, as declared by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz

MULTAN, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd Jul, 2026) A seminar on “Communication Skills and Stress Management” was organized by the sports Department at the Bahauddin Zakariya e-Library, Multan, as part of the annual Calendar of activities prepared by the Youth Affairs and Sports Department Punjab to mark 2026 as the “Year of Youth”, as declared by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.

The seminar featured Dr. Muhammad Adnan Mirza, PhD Scholar in Physical Health and Sports Sciences, as the guest speaker. District Sports Officer (DSO) Multan Adnan Naeem, Assistant Librarian Waqar Ahmad, and a large number of students attended the event.

Addressing the participants, Dr. Muhammad Adnan Mirza emphasized that effective communication plays a vital role in reducing mental stress and resolving personal and social issues. He said that open and meaningful conversations often help people overcome psychological pressure and prevent many problems from escalating.

He observed that modern life has become increasingly challenging, with almost everyone facing one difficulty or another, leading to stress and emotional strain.

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He urged people, particularly young individuals, to dedicate time to meeting and interacting with family, friends, and colleagues, as healthy communication strengthens relationships and contributes significantly to mental well-being.

Dr. Mirza also stressed the importance of adopting practical measures to cope with stress and encouraged participants to support one another in promoting a mentally healthy society.

At the conclusion of the seminar, he demonstrated a number of simple physical and relaxation exercises, advising participants to incorporate them into their daily routines to improve mental health, reduce stress, and maintain a balanced lifestyle.

The participants appreciated the informative session and described it as a valuable initiative aimed at promoting awareness about mental health and positive communication among the youth.