Health Minister Abdullah Nazim Ibrahim says it is important for employers to invest into the betterment of the mental health of those they employ.
The Minister made these remarks in his address on Mental Health Day.
Minister Nazim said due to mental illnesses and conditions, often employees are not able to work at all and not being involved in work regularly. He said that it has many adverse effects on the income of families and the productivity of the country.
He highlighted this year, the World Health Organization has chosen the theme of this year's Mental Health Day as "Mental Health at Work".
Minister Nazim noted building a safe, caring, and compassionate work environment for employees is essential to facilitate healthy mental health and achieve job objectives.
He added that mental health is not only an individual responsibility, employers as well as the whole society must be aware of it and take the necessary measures against mental illness.
