Institute of Omics and Health Research

Institute of OMICS & Health Research aspires to conduct high-quality research in the fields of mental health and intellectual disability.

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#MentalHealthMatters #SpeakUpForMentalHealth #SUIT #IOHR #YouthWellness #Pharmacy #CulturalChange #StopTheNeglect

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Societal norms, cultural pressures, and recreational drug use are putting a heavy strain on the mental health of our youth.
At @SUITPeshawar, in collaboration with IOHR & SUIT ORIC, guest speaker Dr. Khoula Ismail (Clinical Psychologist) delivered an insightful lecture.

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Why mental health is so often neglected and how we can change the narrative to one of support and understanding.
Special thanks to VC SUIT, Director ORIC Dr. Shabir Ahmed, and Head of Pharmacy Dr. Sudhair Abbas for arranging this vital awareness session.

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Looking forward to impactful insights and meaningful change.
Grateful to the Vice Chancellor, UOP, and the team for making this happen.
@upeshpakistan

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Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the University of Peshawar and IOHR to collaborate on the Youth Mental Health Research Study - GEMPAK.
This partnership marks a significant step toward understanding & supporting the mental well-being of our younger generation

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IOHR signed MOU with Sarhad University of Science and Technology for the GEMPAK Research Study focusing on Youth Mental Health.

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Special thanks to the participants and Dr. Mudasir Hussain, Head of Psychology Department, for welcoming and arranging the session.

#youthmentalhealth #Gempak #IOHR #MentalHealthAwareness #KUST #BreakTheStigma #Wellbeing

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3rd Session of Youth Mental Health Awareness Session – A Successful Event!

Youth Mental Health GEMPAK Initiative, organized in collaboration with Department of Psychology, Kohat University of Science & Technology, & the Institute of Omics & Health Research (IOHR), conducted.

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We were honoured to have Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ayub, Professorial Research Fellow at University College London (UCL), UK, joined us online from London to share valuable insights on youth mental health, practical wellbeing strategies, and the importance of early help-seeking.

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Join the survey and shape mental health science in Pakistan.

#youthmentalhealth #Gempak #IOHR #MentalHealthAwareness #KUST #BreakTheStigma #Wellbeing

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*Youth Mental Health GEMPAK* - 2nd Awareness Session Held at Kohat University of Science and Technology

We are pleased to announce the success of our 2nd awareness session on Youth Mental Health GEMPAK at Kohat University of Science and Technology.

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Special thanks to the management of Kohat University of Science and Technology, Dr. Fawad Ali, Chairman ECT Department, and Dr. Abdul Wahab, Chairman Pharmacy Department, for their support and hosting Institute of Omics and Health Research (IOHR).

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Dr. Muhammad Ayub's talk covered:
•Everyday mental health struggles
• Stress and pressure management
• Recognizing symptoms early
• When to seek help
• Building healthy habits

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✨ The Youth Mental Health GEMPAK Research Study begins! ✨
Our first event, hosted at IMSciences Peshawar, featured an inspiring talk by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ayub.

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Be a Mental Health Champion—Contribute to research that can improve support for young people.
Make Your Voice Count—Share your experiences to help your peers and universities build a healthier, happier campus.

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📷 Are You 18–25? Your Voice Can Shape Mental Health in Pakistan! 📷
Join GEMPAK—a national study exploring how lifestyle, stress, sleep, social media, and genetics affect young people’s mental health.

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📷 Quick online participation
📷 Stepwise questionnaires every 6 months
📷 Help researchers make real change in prevention & treatment
📷 Spread awareness and empower your peers
📷 Why Participate?

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#youthmentalhealth #IOHR #PakistanResearch #genomics #ResilienceScience #mentalhealthawareness

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Mental health challenges are shaped by a complex interplay of genes, environment, and lived experience—yet much of what we know comes from Western populations. In Pakistan, where nearly two-thirds of the population is under 30, these dynamics remain largely unstudied.