Dundee supports mental health awareness The Ministry of Health and Social Services recently joined forces with Tsumeb-based Dundee Precious Metals (DPM) to commemorate World Mental Health Week.The company donated N$10 000 to the ministry in support of the World Health Organisation (WHO) custom.
“At one time mental illness was a disease that no one dared talk about,” Dundee spokesman Isai Nekundi said.
“The mentally challenged where stigmatised, isolated, mocked, abused and even neglected by society which viewed them as non-human,” he said.
“Although we cannot cure or prevent mental illnesses altogether, we can change the culture in our country by recognising everyone has the right to equality no matter their mental state.”
Nekundi urged other companies to consider implementing wellness programmes to help employees who are experiencing stressful work situations, or abuse in their private lives.
“We at Dundee have well-equipped qualified professionals in our Health and Hygiene Department, safeguarding the wellness of our employees,” he said.
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