"I say to my staff and to all other people that the money you're chasing, for which reason you don't want to take that break? If you do exit today, it's not going to be paid to you in the cemetery in any case." - Cynthia Kodowu, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing mental health over financial concerns.
"For employees, their productivity is affected and it affects their well-being and impact on other aspects of the work." - Patience Osekre, pointing out the detrimental effects of poor mental health in the workplace.
The WHO emphasized the need for global action to protect and promote mental health in the workplace, ensuring that people with mental health conditions are treated fairly and do not face discrimination, particularly during World Mental Health Day 2024.
With the Africa region having one of the highest suicide rates globally, it is crucial that workplace mental health is addressed, as 77% of suicides occur in low- and middle-income countries.
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