𝗖𝗦𝗔, 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀

Monrovia, Liberia – October 21, 2026: The Civil Service Agency (CSA), through its Occupational Health and Safety Division, in collaboration with the Mental Health Division of the Ministry of Health, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, hosted a one-day Mental Health Awareness program for CSA staff at the Dr. C. William Allen Conference Room.

The program, held under the theme: “Healthy Mind, Stronger Public Service,” is aimed at promoting mental well-being, increasing awareness of mental health challenges, and encouraging a supportive workplace environment across the public sector.

Delivering special remarks, the Director-General of the Civil Service Agency, Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr., emphasized that mental health and wellness are essential to employees’ productivity, effective decision-making, and quality public service delivery.

Dr. Joekai noted that personal difficulties, workplace pressures, family conflicts, and economic challenges can significantly affect employees’ concentration, behavior, communication, and ability to perform their assigned duties.

According to him, an employee may be physically present at work while struggling mentally with unresolved challenges that affect their performance. Drawing from his background in human resource management and industrial-organizational psychology, the CSA boss urged supervisors and institutional leaders to demonstrate empathy, recognize signs of distress among employees, and create safe spaces for open communication.

For his part, Dr. Moses Ziah, Director of Mental Health at the Ministry of Health, said the awareness initiative was designed to educate employees about mental health conditions, including depression, stress, and other emotional challenges.

Dr. Ziah explained that the engagement seeks to improve understanding about mental health, help participants recognize signs of emotional distress, and encourage individuals to seek appropriate assistance when needed.

The MOH Mental Health Director also emphasized the importance of creating an environment where employees feel comfortable discussing mental health concerns without fear of judgment or discrimination.

The one-day awareness program underscores the Civil Service Agency’s commitment to promoting employee welfare and strengthening public service delivery through collaboration with relevant government institutions.

By bringing mental health discussions into the workplace, the CSA and the Ministry of Health seek to encourage a culture of empathy, openness, and mutual support among civil servants.

Meanwhile, the initiative reinforces the message that a healthy mind is fundamental to a productive workforce and a stronger public service.