Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on Nigerians to pay increased attention to their mental health, especially in their workplaces.
NaijaOnPoint.com.ng (NOP) reports Mrs Tinubu made the call in a statement to mark 2024 Mental Health Awareness Day.
The First Lady identified emotions bottled up and challenges that confront individuals as the beginning of mental health issues.
She noted that this year’s theme” “It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace“ is timely, especially in times like this when most people feel dissatisfied at the work place for several reasons.
Tinubu went on to enjoin individuals to seek medical help and counselling early, and “be your brother’s keeper for a safer society”.
The statement reads: “Today I join the rest of the world to commemorate the Mental Health Day.
“This year’s theme “It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace “is timely especially in times like this when most people feel dissatisfied at the work place for several reasons, that could affect one’s mental wellbeing.
“Emotions bottled up is the beginning of mental health issues and challenges that confront individuals. If there were no fears of stigmatization, people will tend to speak openly about their struggles, thus leading to early diagnosis thereby improving recovery outcomes.
“With love and support , mental health issues will be drastically reduced within and outside the work place. Let us all commit to improving mental health awareness and enjoin individuals to seek medical help and counselling early. Please be your brother’s keeper for a safer society”.