How to prioritise mental health in the workplace

It’s important to build a future generation that is proactive, compassionate and empathic, and free from stigma and discrimination. Photo: Freepik

A good support system is crucial in the journey towards recovery from mental illness, says Mental Illness Awareness & Support Association (Miasa) Malaysia founder and president Anita Abu Bakar.

“As a bystander, there is much that we can do to help a family member, friend or colleague who is going through mental health issues,” she says.