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PESHAWAR, Nov 21 (APP):Vice Chancellor (VC) Khushal Khan Khattak University (KKKU) Karak, Prof Dr Muhammad Tahir Khalily called for urgent attention to psychological well-being of professionals in both the media and higher education sectors.
He expressed these views while attending a International Media Summit in Islamabad, said a release issued here Friday.
The summit, titled “Bridging Media and Academia–Shaping Journalism of the Future,” was organized by DW Akademie, Germany’s leading organization for media development.
The event brought together industry leaders, top academics, and policymakers to discuss the evolving landscape of journalism and education.
Prof Dr Muhammad Tahir Khalily featured as a key speaker in the high-profile panel discussion on “Mental Health and Well-being in Journalism and Academia.”
During the session,Tahir Khalily highlighted the often-overlooked psychological pressures faced by reporters and researchers alike. He emphasized that the relentless news cycle, exposure to traumatic events and the high-performance demands of academic research are creating a mental health crisis that institutions must address.
“We are seeing rising rates of burnout, anxiety, and secondary trauma. It is imperative that media houses and universities alike move beyond simple acknowledgment and start implementing robust psychological support systems for their workforce”, he said.
He further noted that bridging the gap between media and academia requires not just intellectual collaboration but it is a shared commitment to humanizing these professions and prioritizing mental wellness.