Additional quotes supporting finding two
| “In most cases, our response is heavily focussed on those who reach out asking for help. This is praiseworthy. A challenge is on the other side. What happens after the support has been rendered is an issue that deserves equal attention. Often, we are told there is no budget support for such interventions as most of the focus is on one end of the stick.” [Participant 15] | “Last year on mental health day we suggested a dual strategy that addresses not only the aspect of support for victims but also considering assisting the entire workforce to understand the challenge of mental health. We brought on board not just those who have undergone support services but also the voices of co-workers, sharing also their responses to the mental health challenge.” [Participant 12] |
| “More post-support is needed. This may include follow-ups within the workplace. I noticed this is an issue that needs attention with equal budget commitment towards post-support services. Ideally, this is something that the Human Resources unit can do, but I really feel it is something that needs support from the top person to the one at the bottom.” [Participant 9] | “I even recommended to my manager the need for her to organize some briefing sessions around the workplace that consider the other aspects. For me, this other aspect also needs to be considered, and awareness should be given to those in the workplace about addressing stigma. This was equally important as addressing issues related to mental health support.” [Participant 1] |
| “In most cases, our response is heavily focussed on those who reach out asking for help. This is praiseworthy. A challenge is on the other side. What happens after the support has been rendered is an issue that deserves equal attention. Often, we are told there is no budget support for such interventions as most of the focus is on one end of the stick.” [Participant 15] | “Last year on mental health day we suggested a dual strategy that addresses not only the aspect of support for victims but also considering assisting the entire workforce to understand the challenge of mental health. We brought on board not just those who have undergone support services but also the voices of co-workers, sharing also their responses to the mental health challenge.” [Participant 12] |
| “More post-support is needed. This may include follow-ups within the workplace. I noticed this is an issue that needs attention with equal budget commitment towards post-support services. Ideally, this is something that the Human Resources unit can do, but I really feel it is something that needs support from the top person to the one at the bottom.” [Participant 9] | “I even recommended to my manager the need for her to organize some briefing sessions around the workplace that consider the other aspects. For me, this other aspect also needs to be considered, and awareness should be given to those in the workplace about addressing stigma. This was equally important as addressing issues related to mental health support.” [Participant 1] |
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