Doha: Focus International Qatar Region, a youth organization, has launched a mental health campaign titled ‘Don’t Lose Hope’ with a message of peace to the people of the world who are going through many crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic.
Haris PT, CEO, Focus International Qatar Region, inaugurated the event through Focus Qatar YouTube Channel.
Focus International Qatar Region will be conducting a number of events during the three-month campaign, which runs from January to April 1.
A new study shows that the number of people suffering from mental disorders is increasing especially in this changing social environment. The living conditions of the COVID-19 era are mentally debilitating.
Haris hoped that the campaign would help to identify such people ranging from professional employees to low-income workers through surveys and bring them back to life with the necessary advice.
Leading motivational speaker and YouTuber C P Shihab spoke on the topics, Optimism and Positivity.
The presentation of the events from his life story as he born without legs and hands, caught the attention of the audience. He added that with determination and endurance, life’s crises can be overcome easily. Sajid Rahman EK, a young speaker and a member of the Radio Islam team, spoke on the subject of equilibrium. Syed Shaheer, a psychologist and founder of Alchemy of Happiness and Team Incubation, took a class on happiness.
Dr. Russell, Campaign Convener and Social Welfare Manager, explained the goals and programs of the campaign. He said special programs were planned for women, youth, students, low-income workers, professional staff, cancer patients and the elderly at all levels.
He added that as part of the campaign, a number of events will be organised for the public, including short film, photography and competitions, as well as cultural events, sports and arts competitions.
Focus Qatar COO Amir Shaji, CFO Safirussalam and Mansoor Othai spoke on the occasion, which was moderated by Fahsir Rahman.
ICBF and Radio Suno and Olive Network are partners in the campaign, which is sponsored by Naseem Medical Center, Five Point Entertainment, Care & Cure, Bright Engineering and Tea Time. Organisers said more organisations would be involved to further expand the campaign.
