Pakistani doctor elected president of leading mental health body

Dr. Ayesha I. Mian's election as president of the International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP) for the 2026-2030 term is a historic milestone, as she's the first from Pakistan and South Asia to hold this position since the organization's founding in 1937. This achievement underscores the rising prominence of expertise from low- and middle-income countries in global mental health. Her leadership will likely bolster the association’s focus on child and adolescent mental health, setting a precedent for future professionals from her region.