Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.
1 out of 3 employees has poor mental health, potentially leading to increased absenteeism, reduced productivity and even high staff turnover.
In a large enterprise of 1,000 employees, 300 employees will be challenged by symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress. With an estimated mental health cost per worker at RM946 in accordance with a recent report released by Relate Malaysia, the company can be challenged by mental health-costs of up to RM283,800 per annum.
