Besides employers, co-workers also play a critical role.
The President pointed to a 2017 National Council of Social Service survey which found that 50 per cent of workers were not comfortable working with such people.She said:"I think there's a lot of misunderstanding, misinformation, ignorance about the conditions of people with mental health issues in their ability to work peacefully."
Madam Halimah also said it was"absolutely critical" to have more support at the community level for those with mental health issues. IMH outpatient Mr Abel Goh, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 1998 when he was 16, is among those helped by the Job Club. The 37-year-old has been working in F&B for the last four years.
Mr Goh said that the club played a big role in helping find a suitable job for him, and regularly checks to see if he is coping well. He is also grateful towards his employer who has tailored his job and working hours to meet his needs.Get The New Paper on your phone with the free TNP app. Download from the
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