Islamabad: (RightNow) Pakistan will host the Global Mental Health Summit 2026 on October 1 and 2. The summit coincides with World Mental Health Day and will be chaired by Minister of State for Health, Dr. Mukhtar Bharth.

National and international experts, policymakers, and other stakeholders will participate in the Global Mental Health Summit. Representatives from federal and provincial governments and parliamentarians will also be part of this two-day event.

The summit’s main theme is effective mental health systems to tackle climate risks and future challenges. Organizers have focused particularly on this topic.

The importance of this summit lies in addressing the significant burden of mental, neurological, and substance use disorders in Pakistan. It will shed light on these pressing issues.

It is noteworthy that mental health issues have increased in Pakistan, and the government is taking various steps to address these challenges.