| Syazwani Hj Rosli |
IN CONJUNCTION with the World Mental Health Day 2018, the Autoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam (AMBD) with the support of Health Promotion Centre (HPC), Ministry of Health organised the AMBD Mental Health Awareness Programme for officers and staff.
The programme was also part of MoH’s i-Mind Campaign to promote mental health awareness in workplaces around the country.
Clinical Psychologists Nor Syahmun binti Haji Matassan introduced what mental health entails – while focussing on the two most common mental health illnesses in the country including symptoms, when to seek help, and where to seek help should one experience an elongated period of mental distress.
The topic of work-life balance was also discussed during the programme.
Nor Syahmun highlighted that work-life balance may differ for each individual.
By understanding work-life balance, employees can attain good mental health, and thus can contribute positively and productively to the organisation and country.
Head of AMBD’s Human Capital Development Hajah Nurhuaida Fakhriah binti Haji Damit said, the programme helps employees understand their mental health status and the importance of ensuring good mental health.
Hajah Nurhuaida Fakhriah also shared that data collected from the mental health survey by HPC for all attendees during the programme will aid in the enhancement of AMBD’s human resource policies.
The programme, which will run for two days also includes a Mental Health Awareness Exhibition and Mental Health Screenings.