I am a qualified Independent Prescribing Pharmacist and a holistic health advocate. I am a mental health campaigner and an author of a collection of self-help books for mental health and wellbeing (fitrahdesigns.com). Currently involved in peer research with Kings College London to develop research to promote good mental health in communities (2022/2023) I'm involved in Aesthetics and Dermatology (Medway School of Pharmacy - Masters Level) Other activities: -I make bite sized videos on mental health and wellbeing -I am a part time model/ freelance actor -I am an artist (https://www.fitrahdesigns.com/fitrah-artwork) Comments from C+D Chemist + Druggist (Multi award winning pharmacist): Shabbir conducted mentorship sessions for students and collaborated with the community to help them discover the benefits of creativity. He has collaborated with as many local initiatives as possible to help support people's mental health, including hosting presentations, mentoring students, and assisting local individuals and companies with their development and wellbeing. A number of media appearances provided Shabbir with the opportunity to destigmatise mental health issues, encourage creativity as a mental health tool, and highlight the impact that celebrating his cultural heritage has had on his own wellbeing. He also collaborated on a scheme to connect aspiring female entrepreneurs with established female leaders, donating the wellbeing books he has written himself to gift packs encouraging the wellbeing of the women on the scheme. He has worked with a raft of companies including Boots and Lloyds Bank on producing materials and webinars in dealing with different facets of mental health including stress, loneliness, and embedding a wellbeing culture within an organisation. In addition, I give wellbeing talks in schools on subjects like gratitude, mindfulness, and other CBT-style instructional strategies. I am a volunteer at MIND, Penny Appeal and the British museum. Currently studying: -Research Methods: A Practical Guide to Peer and Community Research KCL (Kings College London) - Psychology & Mental Health -Dermatology (Medway School of Pharmacy - Masters Level) (https://www.skillsfordermatology.co.uk/)