Source: Health Desk
Manuel Koranteng, Executive Director of MentaPulse Africa, Ghana’s pioneering employee wellbeing advocacy organization, is leading an education campaign to address the mental health crisis among workers.
Through a new podcast series, the campaign focuses on the unique challenges working men face, striving to bring mental health and well-being to the forefront of workplace conversations.
“Employee mental health and well-being must be part of everyday conversation,” Koranteng said.
“Sub-Saharan countries, including Ghana, have some of the world’s most stressed and burnt-out workers. The best talents in many workplaces across the continent are quitting quietly, and the best way to curb this attrition is to start paying attention to their mental and wellbeing needs and cater to them.”
Produced as part of the organization’s activities during the men’s mental health awareness month of June, the episodes feature ace broadcaster Israel Laryea as a guest host, and sample personal experiences and intriguing insights from male professionals in finance, arts and media.
The first two episodes of The MentaPulse Podcast, titled ‘Dear Men Comma!’ and ‘Dear Men Comma—Again!’ are modelled to break the stigma surrounding men’s mental health, promote open conversations about myths surrounding men’s mental health, and provide resources for those in need.
In ‘Dear Men Comma!’, Israel Laryea had a sit down with Multiple Award-winning Journalist, Komla Adom of BBC News Pidgin Service and Finance Professional and Broadcaster, Benjamin Offei-Addo of Asaase Radio to unpack the realities of some of the struggles all men face, but only a few open up to talk about them – especially within the workplace.
The sequel, ‘Dear Men Comma—Again!’ highlights the not-so-helpful culture around men’s expectations in dealing with mental health issues in Ghana. It features a specialist psychiatrist and PRO of the Mental Health Authority in Ghana, Dr. Nana Akua Dansoah Nuamah, and a talented Ghanaian musician and mental health advocate, Worlasi.
Manuel Koranteng explained the alarming levels of work-related stress due to long, unhealthy work hours and high workloads. He advocates for a balanced approach that includes a reasonable work-life balance, which is crucial for the sustainability of the workforce.
“We are on an education drive to ensure that governments, employers, and employees in Africa are indeed providing or enjoying this support,” Koranteng added.
“The MentaPulse Podcast is a crucial vehicle in this campaign, aiming to reduce work-related stress and promote mental health awareness across various sectors.”
This podcast will be a monthly feature of the campaign activities of MentaPulse Africa, discussing key issues around employee mental health and wellbeing, driven by workplace incidents. The episodes, which will be uploaded on all podcast media platforms, will cover stress management, work-life balance, and more, tailored for the African workplace.
Aimed at enhancing employee mental health and wellbeing, listeners of The MentaPulse Podcast will discover practical tips, expert insights, and inspiring stories that promote a thriving work environment.
Source: www.thenewindependentonline.com
