ZU organizes workshop on Mental Health, Well-being of media professionals

KARACHI, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 8th Jul, 2026) Ziauddin University (ZU) organized a workshop on the mental health and well-being of media professionals, particularly journalists who regularly face stress, trauma, and challenging field conditions, titled “Protecting the Mind Behind the news: Building Psychological Resilience in Journalism,” in collaboration with the Karachi Editors Club.

The workshop was conducted by Prof Dr Jamshed Ahmed, Psychologist at Ziauddin University. The resource person shared practical techniques for stress management, building emotional resilience, and maintaining psychological well-being in high-pressure environments.

The workshop aimed to raise awareness about the psychological challenges faced by reporters and journalists, promote healthy coping strategies, and encourage resilience while covering demanding assignments.

Highlighting the importance of Ziauddin University’s initiative, Amir Shahzad, Head of Public Relations & Communications, remarked, “Our journalists dedicate themselves to informing society, often at great personal cost.

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We believe that protecting their mental well-being is just as important as strengthening their professional skills.

Through such initiatives, we hope to promote awareness and foster a culture that values psychological health within the media fraternity.”

Appreciating Ziauddin University’s initiative, Mubasher Mir, President of the Karachi Editors Club, said that journalists frequently work under immense pressure and that discussions on mental health are essential for building a healthier and more resilient media community.

The session concluded with an engaging question-and-answer session, providing participants with an opportunity to share their experiences and interact with the expert. Certificates were distributed among the participants by Prof Dr Jamshed Ahmed.