Hanoi:The Behavioral Healthcare Center (Daam), affiliated with the Qatar Social Work Foundation, organized an event to commemorate World Mental Health Day, observed annually on October 10. The event, held through the Center's Therapeutic and Rehabilitation Services Department in collaboration with the Primary Health Care Corporation, was attended by employees from various centers under the Qatar Social Work Foundation.
According to Qatar News Agency, the event aimed to raise awareness about mental health and workplace well-being, emphasizing the link between mental and behavioral health. It included an interactive workshop that focused on understanding psychological needs, recognizing burnout and stress, managing emotions, and adopting practices to support mental health at work.
Daam's Executive Director, Jawaher Abu Alfain, highlighted the significance of mental health awareness as essential to life quality and societal stability. She called for collaborative institutional and community efforts to foster a culture that prioritizes mental health and encourages seeking support without fear of stigma. Abu Alfain noted that World Mental Health Day is an opportunity to reinforce mental health commitments and initiatives.
Asmaa Khalifa Al Asiri, Director of Daam's Therapeutic and Rehabilitation Services Department, emphasized the importance of mental health care for employees as a key responsibility. She stated that creating a supportive workplace involves more than awareness; it requires sustainable initiatives for accessible assistance. Al Asiri announced the formation of a psychological support team to provide confidential aid for employees, ensuring a trusted channel for seeking psychological assistance.