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Posted on: Fri 11-10-2024
National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity), Sahara Deck (Abuja Municipal), yesterday, called on the Federal Government to make the workplace conducive to address mental health issues.The call coincided with the 2024 World Mental Health Day, themed: “It’s Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace.” Explaining the theme, the World Health Organisation (WHO), through its Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti had emphasised the importance of prioritising mental health in the workplace.In a statement, yesterday, in Jalingo, Taraba State, Moeti pointed out that while workplaces offered structure, purpose, and social connections, they could also be significant sources of stress that negatively affect mental and physical health.He highlighted the critical role that workplaces play in shaping the lives and well-being of individuals. Building on the theme, the Abuja Capoon of NAS, Everestus Chinedum, emphasised the need for urgent action, saying: “To address these concerns, we urge governments at all levels to implement stringent sanctions against workplace harassment and bullying; establish safe reporting channels; promote mental health awareness; and provide accessible mental health resources.”According to him, NAS aims to elevate the conversation around mental health, advocating protections and safe reporting mechanisms for victims of workplace bullying.The organisation noted that chronic stress, poor work-life balance, and inadequate mental health resources contribute to mental health breakdowns. Chinedum added: “Nigeria faces a mental health crisis, with approximately 40 million people suffering from mental disorders, and 20 per cent experiencing depression.‘In Abuja, 34.6 per cent of residents report depression, and 22.1 per cent suffer from anxiety disorders. The prevalence of workplace bullying at 15.1 per cent further underscores the urgent need for a supportive work environment.‘In Nigeria, many face extreme work-related stress and bullying, yet victims fear reporting due to stigma and retaliation. The National Association of Seadogs aims to bring this critical conversation to the forefront, advocating for safe reporting channels and protections.”MEANWHILE, a mental health and wellness advocate, Tunmise Oladapo-Kuku, has urged men to prioritise their mental health, irrespective of any life challenges they may be facing.Oladapo-Kuku, who spoke at a virtual press conference to mark the occasion, stressed the need to demystify the narratives around mental health issues, noting that men face a plethora of life challenges while their mental health is left to suffer.According to her, because society no longer cares about the struggles men pass through and the state of their mental health, many continue to live in pain, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders while the majority contemplates suicide.“Everyone deserves to live in a safe mental space: men, women, and children. For each of a person’s life, different phases need different approaches to navigate,” she said, saying that in the current economic setbacks facing the country, men must build resilience and embrace different coping strategies to survive, and warning that committing suicide was not a solution.She said: “With the current economic situation in Nigeria and the traditional role that men are sole providers, you will agree with me that the mental wholesomeness of a man is needed to navigate the plethora of questions that define his masculinity.“For men, who want to regain their mental health, it is time to live below your means in the sense that even on the list of needs, if it is not a priority, don’t put yourself under undue stress. For those who have partners, engage them in conversation on what you can offer and manage whatever you bring because we all know how the economy is.”To fully address the challenges of mental health issues among men, Oladapo-Kuku disclosed the plan to hold a one-day retreat for men on November 23 in Ikeja to create awareness around the mental health crisis.She added that the event tagged ‘A Fight for Life’, is designed to create a psychologically safe space for men to feel and be comfortable to share their stories and thoughts on mental health challenges.SOURCE: GUARDIAN NEWSPAPERABUJA: Training Schedule for Basic Life Support BLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS, First Aid, CPR, AED
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