Regional Leadership

Mr. Tariq Aziz – Balochistan Region Lead & Psychologist

Mr. Tariq Aziz serves as the Balochistan Region Lead and provides clinical supervision and psychological services across the region. As a qualified psychologist, he ensures quality mental health care delivery and supports MHOs working in challenging and remote settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversight of PUZ mental health services in Balochistan

• Conducting Clinics

• Clinical assessment and management of complex and severe cases

• Supervision and mentoring of MHOs

• Ensuring ethical, confidential, and culturally sensitive care

Pur Umeed ZIndagi Clinics – Balochistan Region

Nokundi Pur Umeed Zindagi Clinic

Mr. Tariq Aziz conducts clinics in Nokundi, providing specialized psychological care to individuals.

Clinic Focus:

• Advanced mental health assessment

• Management of moderate to severe mental health conditions

• Case supervision and guidance for MHOs

• Referral planning and follow‑up care

These clinics ensure that people living in remote areas have access to professional mental health services.

Balochistan Region Sites

PUZ currently delivers mental health services at the following sites in Balochistan:

• Saranan

• Nokundi

These sites enable PUZ to reach communities that have limited access to mental health care.

Mental Health Officers (MHOs) – Balochistan

MHOs in Balochistan are frontline providers who deliver community‑level mental health services under the supervision of the Regional Lead and PUZ psychologists.

Site‑Wise MHOs

Saranan

• Bibi Safia

Nokundi

• Asiya Nawab

Role of MHOs – Balochistan Region

MHOs in Balochistan perform the following key functions:

1. Mental Health Screening

• Conduct screening for anxiety and depression using standardized PUZ tools

• Identify severity, risk, and need for referral

2. Enrollment & Documentation

• Enroll eligible individuals into PUZ services

• Maintain confidential and ethical records

3. Baseline Counseling (Moderate Cases)

• Provide emotional support and structured counseling

• Offer psychoeducation and coping strategies

• Support stress management and problem‑solving skills

4. Follow‑Ups & Community Support

• Conduct regular follow‑ups to monitor progress

• Provide ongoing emotional and psychosocial support

• Identify early signs of relapse or increased risk

5. Referral to Nokundi Clinic

• Refer severe or complex cases to the Nokundi clinic conducted by Mr. Tariq Aziz

• Coordinate appointments and ensure continuity of care

6. Community Engagement

• Promote mental health awareness

• Reduce stigma and encourage help‑seeking behavior

• Provide culturally sensitive support within the community

Commitment to Mental Health – Balochistan Region

The Balochistan Region of Pur Umeed Zindagi (PUZ) is committed to:

• Expanding access to mental health care in remote and underserved areas

• Providing free, confidential, and ethical services

• Strengthening referral pathways for advanced psychological care

• Building community resilience and emotional wellbeing

Through strong clinical leadership, dedicated MHOs, and community‑based services, PUZ continues to bring hope, care, and mental health support to the people of Balochistan.