What to Keep in Mind on #WorldMentalHealthDay

Publisher:
World Health Organisation
Publication Date:
10 October 2017
Tags:
Africa, Noncommunicable Diseases

Mental health in the workplace is the topic of World Mental Health Day 2017. Managers who take action to promote mental health in the workplace and to support employees who have mental disorders see gains not only in the health of their employees but also in their productivity at work and the financial health of their organizations. A negative working environment, on the other hand, may lead to physical and mental health problems among employees, harmful use of substances or alcohol, absenteeism and lower productivity. In this Q & A, WHO gives some examaples of what managers and employees can do for better mental heath at work. More information...

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