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The Mental Health Rehabilitation Centre, within the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment, conducted a workshop On "Mental Health In The Workplace" on Friday 13th October from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' conference room.

The major focus of the workshop was to raise awareness about issues surrounding mental health in the workplace.

Mental health and mental illness; myths related to mental illness; mental health in the workplace, finding a work/life balance; coping with stress, and stress relief techniques; were among some of the topical issues discussed.

Participants of the workshop were provided with signs of depression and anxiety within the workplace, as well as what steps to take to deal with them.

Participants asked various questions as they sought clarity on mental health issues.


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