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Three-day refresher training underway for DOTS Facilitators (Group 2) from Peshawar TB facilities, focusing on the General Information Sheet and PHQ-2 to enhance skills in mental health screening and patient engagement.

Huge congratulations to Prof. Saeed Farooq for winning Best Supervisor award among a list of outstanding nominees at the PGR Conference 2025, Keele University! A well-deserved recognition for mentorship. #KeelePGR #BestSupervisor #PGR2025 CONTROL

Thrilled to share that Prof. Saeed Farooq Saeed Farooq has been awarded Best Supervisor at the 2025 PGR Conference, Keele University 🐿️ 🌟 A true testament to his outstanding guidance and unwavering support to students👏🏻

CONTROL Saeed Farooq Keele University 🐿️ Saima Sheikh Saima Aleem Shaista Rasool Rubab Farooqi Zoheb Khan Dr Zeeshan Kibria Aimee Sargeant ✨ ORIC - Khyber Medical University, Peshawar Saeed Farooq well-deserved recognition! Congratulations Sir, MashaAllah 💫👏🏻

🔎Showcasing the Keele/LMIC collaboration in implementation research at Keele University 🐿️, strengthening global partnerships to improve health outcomes through shared learning and innovation! 🤝🏼💫

Important study & big step forward for treatment-resistant #depression. 48wk RCT, #pramipexole showed ~4-point QIDS-SR benefit over placebo. Less hype, but bigger effects than psychedelic trials, for a scalable option that’s available to clinicians now. thelancet.com/journals/lanps…

Day 6: the final day of CBT training, focused on Problem Solving Technique, facilitated by Saara Khan Saara Khan. TBHWs practiced each step using the problem-solving worksheet, applying them to real-life examples for better understanding📝

👉🏻Dr. Zeeshan Kibria Dr Zeeshan Kibria gave an orientation on the CONTROL study, shared key findings from the CONTROL pilot, and provided updates on the definitive trial during the Theory of Change (ToC) workshop with TB managers, MOs, and DOTS facilitators at KMU 💡

👉🏻As the CONTROL intervention focuses on CBT 🧠, Dr. Aamir Aziz shared insights on the intervention & culturally adapted CBT during the ToC workshop📝

Dr. Shaista Rasool Shaista Rasool introduced Work Package 4 of the CONTROL study, focusing on scaling up the intervention and defining stakeholders' roles in implementation 🚀🤝 during the ToC workshop📝

📌Maryiam Rahim MaryiamRahim introduces the concept of Theory of Change (ToC) and its purpose for the upcoming activity with TB Managers, Medical Officers & DOTS facilitators, setting the stage for collaborative planning and impactful change💡📊

Dr. Aamir Aziz & Saara Khan Saara Khan led an insightful Theory of Change (ToC) session with DOTS facilitators from Peshawar & Haripur 🏥, mapping pathways to integrate mental health into TB care 💬🫁 by identifying assumptions 🤔, enablers ✅ & challenges 🚧.

Dr. Fayaz Ahmad & Dr. Shaista Rasool Shaista Rasool conducted a session with TB Managers & Medical Officers from Peshawar & Haripur 🏥 to map pathways of change 🔄 and discuss challenges 🚨 & solutions 💡for implementing the CONTROL intervention 💬🧠

🎉We're thrilled to share that Dr. Saima Aleem Saima Aleem is presenting "Art for Impact" at the NIHR CEI Guiding Principles Launch Webinar - Session 1! 🌍 Honored to be among the selected projects to be showcased globally from ASIA🙌🏻 #NIHRCEI NIHR Global Health

Saeed Farooq CONTROL NIHR Global Health Saima Sheikh Saara Khan Asad Khan Zoheb Khan Dr Zeeshan Kibria National Institute for Health and Care Research ORIC - Khyber Medical University, Peshawar Khyber Medical University Thanks a lot Saeed Farooq sir for always being so supportive and encouraging. It’s an absolute honor to learn from you.

Dr. Zeeshan Kibria Dr Zeeshan Kibria Programme Manager CONTROL and Co-Lead of Art for Impact, joined the esteemed panel at today’s NIHR CEI Launch Webinar, sharing insightful highlights and learnings from our pilot project. 🌍🎤 #NIHRCEI NIHR Global Health

CONTROL Saima Aleem NIHR Global Health Saeed Farooq Saima Sheikh Asad Khan Zoheb Khan Dr Zeeshan Kibria National Institute for Health and Care Research ORIC - Khyber Medical University, Peshawar Khyber Medical University Grateful for the guidance of Dr. Dr Zeeshan Kibria & support of Dr. Saima Aleem that led us to be part of this amazing pilot project, among the top 4 globally at the CEI Guiding Principles Launch Webinar! 🌍 A journey full of learning & growth in community engagement! 🙌

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📢 Join us for the iSWITCHED Dissemination Event: 31 July 2025, Stafford (10:00–15:30)! Hear study findings, explore tools for safer antipsychotic switching, and help shape future rollout. Lunch provided. Saeed Farooq @KeeleUni Midlands Partnership University NHS FT National Institute for Health and Care Research NHS

📢 Join us Thurs 31 July in Stafford for the iSWITCHED Study Dissemination Event! Hear findings on safer antipsychotic switching, lived experience insights, co-produced tools & more. ⏰ 10:00–15:30 🔗 forms.office.com/e/FxQxApG8Cj #iSWITCHED #MentalHealthResearch