Qatar- Galfar Al Misnad conducts awareness session on mental health and resilience

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) Doha: On the occasion of World Safety and Health at Work Day, Galfar Al Misnad conducted a virtual awareness session on ‘Mental Health & Resilience' with Occupational Health & Wellbeing Consultant Dr Farah Ahmed, Managing Director and Chief Medical Advisor of Noor Corporate Health.  In addition to the online session, special toolbox talks and awareness sessions on Safety and Health were also conducted at the leading Qatari construction company's project sites with COVID-19 protocols in place.  The virtual session was inaugurated by Galfar's Executive Director, Satish G. Pillai, who emphasised that the present pandemic situation has created a stressful situation for everyone; but at the same time, commitments towards clients needed to be upheld, and hence it was important to learn how to be resilient by prioritizing mental health and learning coping strategies.  In her presentation, Dr Farah explained that while Mental Health has always played an important role in Safety and Health in construction, the COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the need for raising awareness on the importance of the upkeep of Mental Health, to prevent incidents at the work place and at home. She went on to provide helpful insights on ways to take care of mental health, which included lifestyle changes like sleep regulation, healthy diets, and exercise; as well as seeking professional help from counsellors and psychiatrists when required. The month of May is globally commemorated as Mental Health Awareness Month.  Galfar Al Misnad places utmost priority to Health and Safety in all their activities. The leading Qatari construction company is a seven time recipient of the International Safety Award from British Safety Council, and was recently awarded the prestigious award for the fifth consecutive year. MENAFN04052021000063011010ID1102024060