DOST-STII Prioritizes Mental Health in the Workplace on World Mental Health Day

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DOST-STII Prioritizes Mental Health in the Workplace on World Mental Health Day
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The Department of Science and Technology – Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII) held a mental health seminar on October 10, 2023, to celebrate World Mental Health Day. The seminar focused on creating a healthy working environment as a protective factor for mental well-being.

THE Department of Science and Technology – Science and Technology Information Institute held its mental health seminar on October 10 in celebration of the World Mental Health Day with the theme, 'It's time to prioritize mental health in the workplace'.This year's celebration pushes for a healthy working environment as a protective factor for mental health , recognizing the important connection between mental health and work that fosters purpose and stability.

Some of this may be caused by stress, anxiety, burnout and depression.Moving towards prioritizing mental health in the workplace, Ubalde suggested creating a supportive environment for employees such as rethinking job designs, training and intervention for workers, and having effective conflict resolution strategies.Lastly, she affirmed that seeking further help may not only be for mental health issues but for self-growth as well. She shared available mental health resources such as hotlines.

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