IBA-CED sparks dialogue on mental health, leadership
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IBA Karachi’s Centre for Entrepreneurial Development (CED), in collaboration with Synapse – Pakistan Neuroscience Institute, organized “Crucial Conversations: Stories of Impact” to address mental health challenges through the lens of leadership, purpose, and entrepreneurship. With over 24 million people affected by mental health issues in Pakistan, the session brought together leaders from academia, development, and industry. Panelists, including Dr. Akbar Zaidi and Mushtaq Chhapra, discussed the emotional pressures of leadership and the importance of values and resilience. Keynote speaker Dr. Rüdiger Lotz emphasized cross-sectoral support for emotional well-being. The final panel focused on mental health in startups, with entrepreneurs sharing personal experiences of burnout and coping strategies.
Publication Source
BUSINESS RECORDER
Publication Date
4-26-2025
Pages
5
Disciplines
Biological Psychology | Clinical Psychology | Counseling Psychology | Psychology | Social and Behavioral Sciences
Recommended Citation
BUSINESS RECORDER. (2025, April 26). IBA-CED sparks dialogue on mental health, leadership. BUSINESS RECORDER, . 5. https://ir.iba.edu.pk/press-media/130
Keywords
IBA-CED, mental health, leadership, entrepreneurship, Synapse, emotional well-being, resilience, startup burnout, innovation, cross-sector partnerships, youth empowerment, Dr Akbar Zaidi, Dr Rüdiger Lotz, Dr Ayesha Mian, emotional health in business, Crucial Conversations
