In the commemoration of this year's World Mental Health Day, the Mental Health Authority highlighted the critical need for organizations to foster supportive environments, recognizing that mental well-being is essential for both employee health and overall productivity.
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that mental, neurological and substance use disorders represent over 10% of the global disease burden, with lost productivity from depression and anxiety costing the global economy US$1 trillion annually.
Chief Executive of the Mental Health Authority, Professor A.
Pinaman Appau emphasized the importance of enhancing mental health support in work environments.