A project of Alfalah Foundation Pakistan
The healthcare profession asks a great deal of those who practise it — you don’t have to carry it alone.
A wellbeing initiative for medical professionals. A confidential space to be heard, at your own pace.
- Confidential
- Read by people, never AI
- At your own pace
“Sometimes, you simply need someone to listen.”
Movenpick Hotel, Islamabad
The Islamabad Declaration
Announced at the 2nd National Conference, Healing the Healers — ten commitments for the wellbeing, safety, and dignity of medical professionals.
- Recognition as a policy priority
- Safe and respectful workplaces
- Medico-legal protection
- Mental health and wellbeing services
The problem
Doctors spend their lives caring for others. It’s okay to let someone care for you.
The demands of medicine can follow you home — affecting sleep, relationships, and health. And because doctors are expected to be strong, asking for help can feel difficult.
You don’t need to wait until things become unbearable.
Areas of support
What can we help with?
Every doctor’s experience is different. Healing the Healers is here to understand your situation.
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Professional Wellbeing
Workplace stress, burnout, career concerns, and professional relationships.
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Psychological Wellbeing
Stress, anxiety, emotional exhaustion, or simply not feeling like yourself.
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Physical Wellbeing
Fatigue, sleep difficulties, and the physical effects of demanding routines.
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Personal & Family Wellbeing
Relationships, family responsibilities, and work-life balance.
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Spiritual Wellbeing
Questions or concerns related to meaning, purpose, and faith.
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Not sure what’s wrong?
You don’t need the right words. If something doesn’t feel right, tell us — we can start from there.
Why trust us
Built to be used without fear.
Confidential, encrypted, and only ever seen by our designated team.
Expert psychiatrists carefully read every response — never AI bots.
Share what you’re comfortable sharing, at your own pace.
The process
Taking the first step
You don’t need to figure everything out before reaching out.
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Tell us what you are experiencing
Complete our short support form, at your own pace.
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We listen
Your responses help us understand your circumstances and needs.
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We understand your needs
We approach every situation with empathy and without judgement.
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We help you find support
Where appropriate, we help guide you toward suitable support.
Confidential · At your own pace
Workshops & conferences
What’s coming up
In collaboration with Alfalah Foundation Pakistan and partner organizations, we run a growing series of conferences and Life Management Skills workshops for doctors across the country.
See all events-
Dec2026
How to Manage Stress at Work
2nd week · Venue to be announced
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Mar2027
Managing Relationships
2nd week · Venue to be announced
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Jun2027
Anger Management
2nd week · Venue to be announced
About us
About Healing the Healers
Healing the Healers is a wellbeing initiative — a project of Alfalah Foundation Pakistan — dedicated to supporting doctors and members of the medical community.
Our purpose: to make it easier for doctors to seek support when they need it.
A healthier medical community begins with recognising that doctors are human too — they experience stress, loss, and uncertainty, and they deserve support.
Our vision
A medical community in Pakistan where seeking help is a strength, and no doctor feels they have to suffer silently.
Our mission
To create an accessible, compassionate, and trusted platform through which doctors can find pathways toward appropriate wellbeing support.
You spend your life caring for others.
It’s okay to let someone care for you.
Whether you’re a medical student, house officer, or senior consultant, you deserve a space where you can be heard. You don’t have to wait for a crisis, and you don’t have to carry everything alone.
I Need HelpThis form is for doctors and members of the medical community seeking wellbeing support. Information submitted is stored securely and handled according to our privacy, confidentiality, and safeguarding procedures.