Creating a Safer Digital Space: TikTok holds Mental Health Awareness Workshop in Pakistan.

Pakistan, October 30, 2023: TikTok, the world’s leading short-form video platform, held a Mental Health
Awareness Workshop in Lahore as part of TikTok’s wellbeing campaign, #MentalHealthAwareness –
Better Together, aimed at raising awareness about mental health issues and promoting digital literacy in
this vital area.
World Mental Health Day (WMHD) is observed each year in the month of October, serving as a global
platform to address the significance of mental health and the challenges it poses in contemporary
society. This year’s WMHD theme, “Mental Health is a universal human right,” emphasizes the
importance of equitable access to mental health services. TikTok took this opportunity to engage its
community and promote open dialogue around mental well-being, empowering individuals to discuss
and address these crucial topics.
In addition to WMHD, October is also recognized as National Cyber Bullying Awareness month. TikTok
extended its campaign to create a safer and more positive digital environment for all users.
The key objectives of the Mental Health Awareness Workshop included engaging with the TikTok
community, creating a welcoming space for creators to express their concerns, and generating valuable
content related to mental health awareness.
The event featured renowned TikTok creators and mental health professionals, fostering an atmosphere
of collaboration and learning. Notable participants included Kazi Akber, Arzu Fatima, Areesha
(LittleKhanWanderLust), Danial Sheikh, as well as Ola Doc Psychologist and Sexologist Tahira Malik.
Stand-up comedy sessions by Mir Zohair Ali and Shehzad Ghias provided a touch of humor to the
proceedings.
The highlight of the event was a panel discussion, where experts and creators explored critical questions
related to digital safety and mental health and shared their experiences in tackling with the online
challenges.
TikTok remains committed to promoting digital safety, mental well-being, and fostering a supportive and
inclusive community. The success of the Mental Health Awareness Workshop in Lahore underscores the
importance of open dialogue and collaborative efforts to address these crucial issues.