The Belgian Embassy in Islamabad hosted a Wellbeing Workshop for its staff as part of ongoing efforts to promote mental health and resilience in the workplace. The session highlighted practical approaches to managing stress and building a supportive office environment, reflecting the embassy’s commitment to staff welfare.
The event tied into Belgium’s national mental health initiatives, including the 10 Days of Mental Health in Flanders and Mental Health Week in Brussels and Wallonia, underscoring how conversations about wellbeing travel across cultures and institutions. Organisers stressed the importance of creating space to reflect on how we care for ourselves and one another.
The programme opened with an informative talk on understanding and managing anxiety, offering staff clear, actionable strategies to recognise triggers and cope with daily pressures. The session then moved into a gentle yoga practice designed to help participants slow down, breathe mindfully and reconnect with their bodies.
Staff described the Wellbeing Workshop as a timely reminder that mental and physical wellbeing are essential to effective work. The embassy said such initiatives help foster resilience and compassion within the team, reinforcing a workplace culture that values health and mutual support.
