As the world commemorates a day for the awareness of World Mental Health in the workplace, Yunusa Abugi writes on the necessity for professional Media practitioners to focus on mental health issues. By Yunusa Abugi Mental Health issues are among the least discussed albeit openly in the workplace, particularly in the media. Mental health is crucial in the media due to the unique stressors journalists face, including job insecurity, online harassment, and high workloads. This piece will call attention to at least open up on the mundane issues. Why Mental Health Mental health directly influences employee productivity, morale, and…
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In Nigeria, mental health stigma continues to hinder progress in addressing mental health issues, amplifying the struggles faced by the estimated 20% of the population dealing with these conditions. The stigma not only fuels negative perceptions but also reinforces harmful stereotypes, leading to increased discrimination against those affected.
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Since its inception in 1992, World Mental Health Day has been observed annually on October 10 to promote awareness about mental health issues worldwide.