International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) has launched “International Diploma on Mental Health, Law and Human Rights” on Wednesday.
The diploma is jointly initiated by Departments of psychology and Shariah and Law of the university with the technical support of World Health Organization (WHO). The diploma is aimed at developing indigenous practices and interventions to lead the mental health services in Pakistan and train professional and students in best practices in the context of law of state norms of human rights.
The launching ceremony in this regard was organized here at Faisal Masjid Campus which was joined Deputy Minister for Education of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Hamd Bin Nasir, Ambassador of Oman Sheikh Muhamamd Al-Marhoon, IIUI President Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh, Diplomats from Islamic countries, academicians of IIUI, representative of WHO, Director, Dr. Zafar Mirza and organizers Dr. Tahir Khalily (Director Academics and clinical psychologist) and Dr. Aziz ur Rehman ( faculty member and legal advisor IIUI).
Interdisciplinary ventures and practical projects in all the educational fields are vital for academic and societal excellence, said Sheikh Hamd, the Chief guest. He urged for the practical implementation of the degrees and suggested that medical diplomas be offered across the Muslim world to broaden the exposure of students. KSA education and psychology expert furthered that mental health was important as the physical health.
The event was also addressed by Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh who maintained that mental health is the subject which is of vital importance in this age of technology when gadgets and indoor routines have caused surge in the psychological disorders. He called upon the Muslim world universities to bring all the psychological experts on a platform and launch a well devised series of such diplomas.
Dr. Tahir Khalily explained the objectives and vision of the diploma and revealed the future plans. He thanked the diplomatic and academic fraternity for attending the event and vowed that diploma would be proved as a millstone for interdisciplinary ventures.