Mental Health is crucial for employees as it directly impacts their productivity, job satisfaction, attendance, and overall well-being leading to a positive impact on company performance by reducing absenteeism, turnover and fostering a more engaged workforce.
During the sensitization session conducted by the Chiromo Hospital Group this week, Victoria Rika the trainer from Chiromo Hospital Group shared insights on Mental Health covering different types of disorders, how they can impact us both at workplace and in life, and challenges of addiction. It is important to recognize the areas that these issues affect individuals, from productivity to relationships, and overall well-being.
She emphasized the importance of creating supportive and understanding environment where mental health is prioritized. During sensitization meeting, Ms. Rika covered various topics on mental health such as introduction to mental health, dimensions of wellness,
importance of sound mental health, causes of mental illnesses, mental illness examples, diagnosing mental illness, management of mental illness and how physical health helps with improving mental wellbeing.
Mental illness is a range of conditions that negatively affect the mood, the thinking and the behavior. One in eight people in the world live with a mental health condition. With concerted effort, we can break the stigma and encourage open conversations.
Norman Nandabi from Research, Strategy, Corporate Planning and Compliance Department gave a talk on the power link between physical activity and mental health, with a focus on function fitness.
“Whether you are in the office or outside the office, staying active helps in boosting your mood, reduce stress level and improves focus. Simple exercise that mimics daily movements can enhance your strength, mobility, and overall well-being makes one feel better at work and in life. Let us make fitness part of our daily routine for a healthier mind and body.” said Nandabi.
The Authority’s staff attended a sensitization session conducted by the Chiromo Hospital Group which covered Mental Health awareness. The aim of the sensitization was to enhance awareness on Mental & Physical Health awareness among the Staff of the Authority.
