In celebration of World Mental Health Day, the Ras Laffan Community Outreach Programme (COP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior (MoI), organised a slew of awareness and educational activities, a statement said.
The activities at Al Khor Sports Club witnessed the participation of more than 870 workers representing 14 local companies in the north of Qatar.
The goal was to raise awareness about mental health guidelines for workers, the impact of mental health on their well-being and productivity in companies, and mental health awareness for road users, emphasising the role of awareness in ensuring individual and community safety.
The event featured a series of educational sessions such as “mental health in daily life”, “mental health exercises”, and “health tips for workers”.
There were also sessions on “the impact of drugs on mental health”, presented by an official from the General Directorate of Drug Enforcement.
The session on “mental health for road users” was presented by a representative from the General Directorate of Traffic.
Sheikha Al Anoud al-Thani, head of Media Studies at the Public Relations Department at the MoI, emphasised the importance of these events, which she said align with the ministry's objectives to enhance effective communication between workers and the community and raise awareness among workers about mental health.
The official highlighted that mental health is one of the key pillars of psychological and physical stability for workers.
Ras Laffan COP head Sheikha Dana al-Thani stressed the importance of the programme's continued support for cultural and community initiatives for all segments of society, including workers in local companies who are a fundamental part of the local community.
She praised the efforts made to involve workers in local, national, and international events.
