Nida Afsheen

Clinical Psychologist
Research Fellow
Public Health Researcher
Behavioural Activation Master Trainer

[Nida Afsheen @NidaAfsheen2]

Thrilled to have presented DiaDeM Behavioural Activation intervention at the 24th International Psychiatric Conference! Grateful for the opportunity to share this impactful approach to managing depression and diabetes together.

[DiaDeM Pakistan @Diadem_Pakistan]

Proud moment for our IoP Research team!!
We delivered an engaging session titled "Improving Mental and Physical Health together" at the 24th International Psychiatric Conference held at Serena, Islamabad. Our aim is to promote holistic care and advancing mental health research.

[DiaDeM Pakistan @Diadem_Pakistan]

An excellent session delivered by @NidaAfsheen2 to identify & screen depression in routine clinical practice at SINA clinics, followed by a fruitful discussion led by @MujeebMasudBha1 on data entry of SPiRiT-D trial participants using electronic and paper based record systems.

[DiaDeM Pakistan @Diadem_Pakistan]

Our BA intervention lead @NidaAfsheen2 had an insightful session on the BA supervision module with @fakiha_salam, our newly trained BA expert from @theinitiativepk & excellent BA Supervisors from SINA nominated for the C4I SPiRiT-D project.
All set to roll out🤞
@IMPACT_NIHR

[Nida Afsheen @NidaAfsheen2]

@Diadem_Pakistan @nisarzara @UniOfYork @IMPACT_NIHR @NIHRresearch Many congratulations @nisarzara. Loads of prayers and wishes for your future😍

[The Initiative @theinitiativepk]

It’s #WorldEnvironmentDay and we want to highlight the importance of youth advocacy for tackling pollution in our environment. Find out more about #FRESHAIR4Life, which is taking global action for healthy lungs. https://t.co/a5gULBCSVZ
@VaTobacco @IHHN_PK

[DiaDeM Pakistan @Diadem_Pakistan]

Job Alert!!
We are hiring for a post of Research Administrator at the DiaDeM Research Office, Institute of Psychiatry, Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Rawalpindi.
Please click on the link below to check out the details.

https://t.co/kYmm5N0bgW

[Centre for IMPACT @IMPACT_NIHR]

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[Centre for IMPACT @IMPACT_NIHR]

This World #NoTobacco Day, support initiatives aimed at reducing tobacco use🚭 #PublicHealth #TobaccoFree #PreventativeCare

[Centre for IMPACT @IMPACT_NIHR]

Exciting news! We are launching 3 funded studentships for part-time, distance learning qualifications in Health Economics @UniOfYork for candidates based in Afghanistan or Pakistan who are interested in NCDs. Read more: https://t.co/3kn1DkRIY5 @NIHRglobal

[Nida Afsheen @NidaAfsheen2]

Deeply grateful to @Diadem_Pakistan for this incredible opportunity to grow from a trainee to a trainer. Thank you @KarenCoales
@faizaaslam_RMU for believing in me, providing an unwavering support and guidance to enable me to shine bright.

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[Nida Afsheen @NidaAfsheen2]

Honoured to be a part of a discussion to enhancing mental health services at SINA, Karachi. Looking forward to exciting advancements ahead.

[DiaDeM Pakistan @Diadem_Pakistan]

A fruitful meeting between chairman Institute of Psychiatry, Rawalpindi, Prof Asad Tamizuddin Nizami and CEO SINA, Karachi, Ms Ambreen Thompson on some exciting future collaboration in the works to enhance mental health services.
#mentalhealthaccessforall
@IMPACT_NIHR

[Nida Afsheen @NidaAfsheen2]

Wrapped up delivering Behavioural Activation training at SINA, Karachi.
An incredibly rewarding experience empowering professionals on Behavioural Activation intervention to enhance mental health care. Proud to be a pivotal part of this impactful journey.
@IMPACT_NIHR

[DiaDeM Pakistan @Diadem_Pakistan]

Thrilled to share the successful completion of our 3-day extensive training on Behavioural Activation at SINA, Karachi!
Kudos to all participants & thanks to our excellent moderators @NidaAfsheen2 @Fakiha_Mansoor for their dedication & hard work.
@IMPACT_NIHR @NIHRglobal

[DiaDeM Pakistan @Diadem_Pakistan]

Our wonderful moderators @NidaAfsheen2 from IoP & @Fakiha_Mansoor from @theinitiativepk are ready to begin the day-2 of Behavioural Activation training at SINA headquarters, Karachi.
@IMPACT_NIHR @DiaDeM_NIHR @NIHRglobal

[Nida Afsheen @NidaAfsheen2]

Rolling out Behavioural Activation training at SINA headquarters, Karachi engaging lay counsellors, clinic technicians, physicians & mental health professionals working in the primary healthcare units of SINA.
#BehaviouralActivationtraining
@NIHRglobal @DiaDeM_NIHR @IMPACT_NIHR

[DiaDeM Pakistan @Diadem_Pakistan]

@NidaAfsheen2 takes the lead on day-2 of Behavioural Activation training and talks about the culturally appropriate intervention materials adapted according to the needs of the participants with diabetes and depression for the DiaDeM trial.
@IMPACT_NIHR @NIHRglobal @DiaDeM_NIHR

[DiaDeM Pakistan @Diadem_Pakistan]

@NidaAfsheen2 leading the day-2 of Behavioural Activation training and talking to the participants about Behavioural Activation sessions in detail.
@IMPACT_NIHR @NIHRglobal @DiaDeM_NIHR

[Nida Afsheen @NidaAfsheen2]

It was an exciting opportunity for me to visit and meet these extremely dedicated DiaDeM research team members in person and to explore about the healthcare system and service delivery at BIDE, Karachi.

[DiaDeM Pakistan @Diadem_Pakistan]

During her recent visit to Karachi, our Research Fellow and Behavioural Activation Lead met the DiaDeM team at BIDE and made a quick visit to the study site to know about the procedures and practices being followed there.
@DiaDeM_NIHR @NIHRglobal

[DiaDeM Pakistan @Diadem_Pakistan]

@MujeebMasudBha1 and @NidaAfsheen2 worked together with the participants to find out solutions and strategies to improve patient mental health outcomes and to elevate mental healthcare delivery at SINA primary care units in Karachi, Pakistan.
@IMPACT_NIHR @NIHRglobal

[Nida Afsheen @NidaAfsheen2]

Big thanks to @DavidEkers for the warm invitation to Foss Park Hospital, York. Grateful for the chance to meet the incredible R&D team and getting a guided tour of the facility to be able to draw comparisons between the mental health services in Pakistan and UK.
@Diadem_Pakistan

[Nida Afsheen @NidaAfsheen2]

The "End of an era" party.
It is my pleasure to work within a team led by mentors full of positive energy, who encourage personal and professional growth of their people.
Truly honoured, @SimonGilbody thanks a lot for having me here Sir!
@NIHRglobal
@Diadem_Pakistan
@IMPACT_NIHR