seminar on “Neuropsychological problems related to lead poisoning and its management”.

Dr. Shameem Fatima (Head and Chairperson Department of Humanities) organized a seminar on “Neuropsychological problems related to lead poisoning and its management”. Guest speaker Dr. Farhan Abdul Rauf (PhD Almaty, MD Almaty, MPH Lugansk, FAMDD Amsterdam, FASIPP Seattle, MEPA Strasbourg Consultant - Public Health Programs and Services, Consultant - Rehabilitation, Disability and Chronic Illness) gave an awareness talk that helped the attendees understand and cope up with the problems such as poor academic performance, poor physical performance, poor physical, emotional and mental health issues such as musculo-skeletal disorders (MSDs), psychological and social problems, drug abuse, aggression, violence etc. and non- communicable diseases (NCDs).
Main goal of this seminar was to impart richer understanding of lead poisoning and create awareness of its adverse effects on health and environment. The lecture helped the attendees develop the competencies such as Responsible Decision Making; Patient Education and Safety; Health Education and Promotion; Self-Management; Social Awareness; Inter-Professional Education related to neuropsychological effects of lead poisoning.
Dr. Musferah Mehfooz (Associate Professor), Dr. Muneeba Shakeel (Assistant Professor and Ms. Memoona Idris graced the event with their presence. Students from departments of Management Sciences, Humanities, Chemical Engineering and Physics attended the seminar.

Organizer: Dr. Shameem Fatima
Guest Speaker: Dr. Farhan Abdul Rauf, PhD Almaty, MD Almaty, MPH Lugansk, FAMDD
Amsterdam, FASIPP Seattle, MEPA Strasbourg Consultant - Public Health Programs and Services,
Consultant - Rehabilitation, Disability and Chronic Illness
Venue: Seminar Room A- block
Date and Timings: Tuesday, 22nd November, 2022, Timings: 02:00pm- 04:00pm

Psychological and Counselling Services