Govt aims to address mental health in workplaces


KUALA LUMPUR: With mental health issues expected to continue to plague workplaces, 10,000 workers will be trained under the government’s new Occupational Mental Health First Aid (OMHFA) programme to equip themselves with the knowledge and skills to help counter the problem.

Developed by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the first batch of participants will be provided free training by the body at a cost of RM12mil this year.

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