By GAMBO ARABART, Lafia

As the world commemorates the Mental Health Day, the Head of Department Behavioural and Mental Health of Federal University Teaching Hospital, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Dr Paul Agbo, has called on all Heads of Ministries, Agencies, Departments and Organizations to always create conducive and friendly environment for their works.

Dr Paul who made the call on Tuesday in Lafia while briefing Journalists on the significance of World Mental Health Day which he said was aimed at creating awareness to the people on mental health.

According to him, ?Mental sickness is a wider spectrum that affects one in every four persons having mental disorder in the society which needed to be tackled appropriately because of its consequences. I am appealing to all Heads of Organizations to treat their workers in a manner that will make them feel comfortable on daily basis while working. Husbands and wives should also make their homes happy every day for their benefit.?

He further said that toxic working places contribute to mental health problem. Therefore, the need for government and other heads of organizations to adopt friendly working atmosphere for workers is very paramount.

Dr Paul also cautioned people to adopt good eating habit and cautioned against the consumption of Substances engage in anything that will a human being unhappy in his daily activities.

?Learn how to take proper care of your mental health every day. Sleep well. Try to develop a positive attitude for yourself. Always embark on exercises that will help you build your mental fitness,? he added.

He however lamented that mental health is a global problem that needed prompt attention and assistance from relevant authorities.