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World Mental Health Day
#Clockout With Us
World Mental Health Day!
Established by the World Federation for Mental Health, World Mental Health Day is observed on 10th October. It aims to promote mental well-being, reduce stigma, and advocate for accessible mental healthcare. The theme for 2024, ‘It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace,’ strives to champion mental health in the workplace and build best practices that create cultures where workers have the potential to contribute productively and thrive.
In conjuction with this, we have adopted the hashtag #CLOCKOUT as a call-to-action that underscores the importance of work-life balance, and its significance in reducing burnout and stress – the inciting factors of poor mental well-being at work.
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“Nearly half of the workers in Singapore feel exhausted after a day at work.”
“The findings point to the growing risk of burnout among workers and a need for greater mental health support.”
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“A study released in September (2021) has identified the workforce here (in Singapore) as having the poorest mental health.”
“Psychologists tell The Straits Times that they have seen an increase in patients with burnout and fatigue at work.”
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“A total of 322 suicides were reported in Singapore in 2023 – a 32.4 per cent drop from 2022.”
“Observers and experts say greater mental health support and spotlight on the issue could be contributing factors tothe decline.”
- The Straits Times
But there’s more that can be done. Based on the Work Life Balance Index, Singapore is recognized to be one of the most overworked cities in the world, having ranked consistently within the top 5 since 2019. Despite this, mental health is often overlooked and neglected in our society, with many believing that self-care is a privilege they cannot afford or simply do not have the time for.
Similarly, due to the more conservative beliefs rooted in traditional Asian cultures, most Singaporeans experiencing mental health issues also find it difficult to seek help, believing that they are weaknesses which will bring shame to themselves and their loved ones.
With 1 in 16 Singaporeans experiencing depression at some point in their lives, and local suicide rates hitting a new record in more than 20 years in 2022, there is a continued need for us to promote mental well-being, fight stigma, and provide support for struggling individuals and their loved ones—all of which are integral parts of World Mental Health Day.
Take The Mental Health Quiz
Now For A Cause!
In our efforts to help the local community recognise the importance of mental wellbeing at work – We have put together a quiz that can help you better understand the levels of stress you might be facing at the workplace, and how this can potentially be managed. Here’s how it works:
- Take the quiz in the section below
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(Optional) Share it on social media
with thehashtags #CLOCKOUT, #BMF, & #SVENSON
For Every Successful Completion, $2 Will Be Donated
to the Singapore Association for Mental Health
Established in 1968, the Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH) is a non-profit and non-government social service agency that provides a comprehensive range of mental health services, which include rehabilitative, outreach and creative services, to the community in Singapore.
SAMH aims to reintegrate persons with mental health issues back into society through community-based mental health programmes and services that provide rehabilitative care for these individuals, and support for their families and caregivers.
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