A roadshow was held to raise awareness on mental health yesterday, coinciding with the World Mental Health Day 2023, at the Ministry of Education (MoE) premises.
The Ministry of Health’s (MoH) Mental Health Strategy Unit and the Psychiatric and Psychology Services collaborated with the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA) to hold the roadshow with the hope of making it a monthly series up until September 2024 with the participation of 11 other ministries.
A briefing and exhibition themed ‘Workplace Mental Health: A Fundamental Right’ saw various professionals give insights into mental health and mental well-being.
Head of Mental Health Strategy at the Health Promotion Centre at the MoH Nor Syahmun binti Haji Matassan; Head of Counselling and Knowledge Unit at the MoRA Haji Saharuddin bin Haji Patra and Head of Student Council and Teachers’ Welfare Unit at the MoE Ahmad Faisal bin Haji Abidin also delivered talks. – Fadley Faisal
