Mental health is not a choice but a necessity that needs to be prioritised, especially in ensuring the well-being of teachers, CureHeart founder Hajah Norajileen Uminatul Hafizan binti Haji Alimas said.
She said this during the Brunei Darussalam World Mental Health Day 2024: Nurturing Heart Supporting Educator’s Well-Being, organised by CureHeart in conjunction with World Mental Health Day at the auditorium of Laksamana College of Business (LCB) in Batu Satu yesterday. “Just as we prioritise on the students’ academic achievements, equal attention needs to be made on mental health in the workplace, particularly at educational institutions.
“Educators bear great responsibility in shaping future generations, so their well-being needs to be taken care of to allow them to deliver quality lessons.
“We aim to find meaningful ways to provide educators with the resources, emotional support and work-life balance they need. We also hope to hear insights from experts on their best practices, and discuss initiatives that align with noble values, Islamic principles and global trends in teachers’ well-being,”
she said. Permanent Secretary (Core Education) at the Ministry of Education Dr Shamsiah Zuraini Kanchanawati binti Haji Tajuddin was the guest of honour.
The event featured forums on topics such as the importance of mental health and setting boundaries in the workplace. – Rokiah Mahmud
