Prof Michael Ayamga-Adongo, Acting Deputy CEO of EPA (Operations)
The Acting Deputy CEO (Operations) of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Prof Michael Ayamga-Adongo, has called on institutions to prioritise mental health support.
According to Prof Ayamga-Adongo, mental health affects everyone, and workplaces must take proactive steps to address it.
“We are all mad at a certain degree. You can go to work and one pressure can get you to snap. The guidance and counselling unit at the work place can help you cool off in order to continue with productivity,” he said.
He emphasised that institutions should include mental health in their health insurance coverage for staff and also establish dedicated guidance and counselling units in their offices.
Prof Ayamga-Adongo stressed that prioritising mental health is both a moral obligation and a strategic business decision, as a mentally-healthy workforce is more productive and capable of driving organisational success.
“Mental health in the workplace has far-reaching implications for society and the global economy. Prioritising mental health is not merely a moral obligation; it is a strategic business decision. A mentally-healthy workforce is a productive one, capable of driving great organisational success,” he indicated.
He said this on the JoyNews AM Show monitored by GhanaWeb on April 29, 2025, while urging work organisations to take concrete steps to support their employees’ mental well-being, noting that mental health awareness should be a year-round effort.
The Vice President of Ghana, Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, is expected to launch the Mental Health Awareness Month, a crucial initiative aimed at promoting mental well-being across Ghana, on Wednesday, April 30.
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