Synapse, Pakistan Neuroscience Institute

Synapse, Pakistan Neuroscience Institute Synapse is a neuroscience institute that offers quality, evidence-based, integrated, and multidisciplinary services in the area of mind and brain.

At Synapse, Pakistan Neuroscience Institute, we aim to create a hub where we bring together divergent ideas from individual silos to converge for the promotion, understanding, and advancement of mental health in Pakistan. This space dreams to challenge assumptions and established worldviews to build a mental health ecosystem where unexpected connections are created and nurtured. Here we wish to be gap-bridgers. Here, we reimagine mental health.

๐ŸŽค UNPLUGGED JUST GOT A NEW DATE! ๐ŸŽคAfter three sold-out concerts, the Youth Circle of Synapse (YCS) is coming back for th...
25/08/2026

๐ŸŽค UNPLUGGED JUST GOT A NEW DATE! ๐ŸŽค

After three sold-out concerts, the Youth Circle of Synapse (YCS) is coming back for the fourth edition of Unplugged and weโ€™re making it bigger, louder, and more Karachi than ever before.

๐Ÿ“… NEW DATE: 7 November 2026
๐Ÿ“ Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture (IVS)
โœจ Theme: Karachi Bol

Get ready for another unforgettable night of music, young voices, and youth mental health advocacy.

Save the date. Tell your friends. And stay tunedโ€ฆ Unplugged is coming back!

24/08/2026

๐—จ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—”๐——๐—›๐——

ADHD is one of the most common issues patients, both children and adults, come to Dr Ayesha about. One of the first things she likes to clear up is that it's not really a "deficit."

1๏ธโƒฃ ADHD shows up in two forms: hyperactive and inattentive
2๏ธโƒฃ Despite the name, it's not a lack of attention โ€” it's a disorder of dysregulation
3๏ธโƒฃ This can look like hyperfocus, getting locked into something for hours, or hypofocus, drifting away from things that don't hold our interest
4๏ธโƒฃ It also affects emotional regulation, which is why reactions can feel out of step with what's expected for someone's age

Did any of these shift how you think about ADHD? Let us know in the comments.

22/08/2026

Following the recent legal action in the US surrounding allegations that social media platforms were designed to encourage addictive use among young people, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr Aisha Sanobar Chachar spoke about the impact of social media on children and adolescents and what this means for their mental health.

The conversation highlights an important question for parents, educators, and society: how do we help young people navigate digital spaces while protecting their mental and emotional wellbeing?

Watch the full segment to hear Dr Aishaโ€™s perspective.

๐ŸŽค After three sold-out concerts, Unplugged is back for a fourth time! ๐ŸŽคThe Youth Circle of Synapse (YCS) is bringing bac...
18/08/2026

๐ŸŽค After three sold-out concerts, Unplugged is back for a fourth time! ๐ŸŽค

The Youth Circle of Synapse (YCS) is bringing back our youth-led concert for mental health and this year, weโ€™re giving it a Karachi twist with the theme: Karachi Bol!

๐Ÿ“ Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture (IVS)
๐Ÿ“… 14 November 2026

Get ready for another evening of music, young voices, and meaningful conversations as we come together to advocate for youth mental health the Unplugged way.

Stay tuned for more details!

Introducing the CAMH Clinical Supervision Group:Join our new monthly supervision initiative, bringing together global an...
17/08/2026

Introducing the CAMH Clinical Supervision Group:

Join our new monthly supervision initiative, bringing together global and Pakistani experts specifically trained in Child & Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH).

If you work with children, adolescents, or families, this group is designed to provide a space for case-based learning, clinical guidance, and specialist supervision.

Interested in joining? Fill out the interest form through the link in our bio to receive updates, including the confirmed start date and time.

Come be part of our growing community committed to strengthening CAMH practice in Pakistan.

17/08/2026

๐Ÿ” ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ โ€“ ๐—˜๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฏ: ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜†๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—˜๐—บ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐˜† ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต๐˜† โ€“ ๐—ข๐—ป ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—™๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—๐—ผ๐˜†

We are bringing back Episode 43 of Bas Paanch Minute this week โ€” an episode that resonated deeply with many of you when we first shared it back in November 2025.

Dr Ayesha's observation from that time still holds true: almost everywhere we look, people seem unsettled, stressed, and stretched thin. Very few of us are pausing long enough to ask whether we are actually making space for joy in our own lives.

In this episode, Dr Ayesha shares four practical, evidence-based strategies we can all build into our daily lives to reconnect with joy, balance, and well-being:

1๏ธโƒฃ Practicing gratitude โ€” noticing what is going right, not just what's going wrong
2๏ธโƒฃ Being present in the moment โ€” pausing to fully experience the people, places, and small daily pleasures around us
3๏ธโƒฃ Focusing on what we can control โ€” taking ownership of the things we can actually have an impact on
4๏ธโƒฃ Embracing our imperfections and being kind to ourselves โ€” remembering that even as we try to improve, we are not meant to be perfect

These are not complicated ideas. But they are easy to forget, which is exactly why this episode is worth revisiting. Some messages land differently the second time around.

Which of these four practices do you find the hardest to stick with? Let us know in the comments.

See you next week with a brand new episode!

At the Cambridge Teachersโ€™ Conference 2026, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr Aisha Sanobar Chachar led a session on โ€œW...
08/08/2026

At the Cambridge Teachersโ€™ Conference 2026, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr Aisha Sanobar Chachar led a session on โ€œWellbeing as a Shared Responsibility in Schools.โ€

The session explored the connection between learning and Child & Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH), bringing together international research, the Pakistani context, and practical strategies for educators to support student wellbeing.

Because creating healthier learning environments requires all of us - educators, families, communities, and mental health professionals - to play a role.

30/07/2026

๐—ฆ๐˜†๐—บ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ผ๐—บ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ธ๐—ฒ

Can you recognise the signs of a stroke?

A stroke often happens suddenly, and getting medical help immediately can make all the difference.

Watch as Dr Saad Shafqat, senior Consultant Neurologist at Synapse, explains the warning signs you should never ignore:

โš ๏ธ Weakness or paralysis on one side
โš ๏ธ Facial drooping
โš ๏ธ Difficulty speaking or understanding speech

If you notice these symptoms, don't wait. Go to the nearest emergency department immediately.

Early treatment can help reduce permanent brain damage and improve recovery.

Share this video. You never know whose life this information could help save.

28/07/2026

๐—•๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ต ๐— ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—˜๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐Ÿฒ๐Ÿด: ๐—œ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ข๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€ ๐—”๐—ฑ๐—ฑ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐——๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜€

This week, in Episode 68 of Bas Paanch Minute, Dr Ayesha discusses a concerning observation from her own clinical practice that is increasingly supported by global research.

The way parents address their child's doctor unconsciously impacts how seriously they take that doctor's expertise. When medical advice is not fully valued, families are less likely to follow treatment plans, more likely to abandon treatment prematurely, and more likely to accept conflicting advice from someone outside that specialty. Ultimately, it is the child who bears the consequences.

Key points from this episode include:
* Addressing your doctor appropriately reflects recognition of their expertise
* Families who value medical expertise are more likely to follow treatment plans consistently
* Conflicting advice should be discussed with your treating specialist before stopping or changing treatment
* Better adherence to evidence-based treatment leads to better outcomes for children

The relationship between families and their doctors is built on trust, expertise, and partnership. When that partnership breaks down, children can pay the price.

Share this video with a friend or family member and join us again next week!

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Suite# 1, 6th Floor, Mansoor Tower, Plot# G5, Khayaban-e-Iqbal, Main Block 8 Clifton
Karachi
75600

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:30
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:30
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:30
Thursday 09:00 - 17:30
Friday 09:00 - 17:30

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+923098882224

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