As we celebrate Workers' Day in May every year, it is pertinent to reiterate that a healthy worker is a happy and productive worker. But what is good health? The World Health Organization's definition of health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. Please remember that these three components of health are not mutually exclusive but very closely intertwined. A problem in one area of health often exerts an influence on other aspects.
Thus, it goes without saying that what goes on in the workplace, the culture and ambience, will impact our physical as well as mental well-being. How can we improve mental health in the workplace for everyone?
The major problems in most work environments stem from oppressive superiors; bullying, insults, humiliation, and embarrassment; psychological, physical, or sexual harassment; work overload; hostile and unfriendly environment; poor or irregular remuneration and rigid working hours and lack of consideration or flexibility for example – to pregnant or nursing mothers.
What can we do:
Dr. Jibril Abdulmalik
Tribune Article for the column "Your Mental Health & You"
Thursday, 6th October 2022
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