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Groups: Support needed for over 40,000 civil servants identified as being at high risk for mental health issuesPETALING JAYA: With over 40,000 civil servants identified as being at high risk for mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse and suicidal behaviour, interest groups say a better support system, including expanding the One-Stop Social Support Centre , is necessary.
“To ensure more civil servants benefit from these services, we need more aggressive awareness campaigns and the placement of PSSS information in every government agency to ensure more civil servants can access the support they need. “Permanent PSSS should be set up in strategic locations such as government complexes, hospitals and city centres.”“There should be special counselling sessions for civil servants conducted by counsellors familiar with public sector work stress, as well as early intervention through regular mental health screenings to detect and address issues before they worsen,” he said.
To address these issues, Adnan said, Cuepacs recommends comprehensive support systems such as onsite counselling, safe complaint channels, work flexibility, mental health treatment subsidies and regular training. The PSSS have received referrals for cases involving mental health, cost of living, sexual harassment, education, financial issues, welfare aid, domestic violence and family problems, among others.
She highlighted the collaborative efforts among the government, NGOs and employers, adding that “mental health is a shared responsibility”.
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