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Mental wellbeing crucial to build an active lifestyle: President

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has underscored the significant role mental wellbeing plays in building an active and productive lifestyle.

In a social media post marking the World Mental Health Day, President Dr. Muizzu stated that good mental health and wellbeing contributes to half of good health. The president also emphasised the importance of mental wellbeing to build a productive, innovative and active lifestyle. Therefore, he urged all individuals to prioritise their mental health and wellbeing.

World Mental Health Day is celebrated annually, on October 10. This year's theme for the occasion is "Mental health at Work". World Health Organisation (WHO) has stressed the need for urgent action to ensure work prevents risks to mental health and protects and supports mental health at work.