Background on Watsons Malaysia
In 2024, Watsons Malaysia partnered with Tongle Wellness to implement the Tongle Mental Health Aider (TMHA™) Workshop, a tailored mental health training program. The workshop focused on equipping employees with the skills and knowledge needed to identify, address, and support mental health challenges among employees in the workplace.
The initiative was rolled out in two batches:
The TMHA™ Workshop has positively impacted a total of 36 employees.
This accreditation ensures that the participants are well-prepared to act as Mental Health Aiders within their workplace, promoting a culture of care and support.
I personally like it; definitely, it’s good. It’s really meaningful and can also actually help the community around you.
A lot of useful information was shared, and it’s something that is very important for this day.
It’s definitely a good experience. The workshop has given us more knowledge about mental health issues.
It’s a really good place to learn.
It helps, especially with our workplace colleagues, to help them recognize and identify mental health challenges.
Building on the success of the TMHA™ workshops, Watsons Malaysia and Tongle Wellness are exploring additional initiatives to strengthen employee mental wellness:
During recent discussions, Watsons showed interest in leveraging the Listener App, designed to connect employees with mental health resources. Tongle Wellness introduced Watsons to its workplace-specific Employee Assistance Program (EAP) App, which offers:
While plans to conduct TMHA™ sessions for Heads of Departments (HODs) were discussed, Watsons noted that this initiative has been deferred to prioritize other areas in 2024. However, the ongoing collaboration ensures future opportunities for extending mental health training.
Through the TMHA™ Workshop, Watsons Malaysia has demonstrated its commitment to fostering a mentally healthy work environment. By empowering employees to recognize and address mental health issues, the company is setting a benchmark for corporate mental wellness initiatives in Malaysia. As the partnership with Tongle Wellness evolves, Watsons continues to exemplify how organizations can support their workforce while creating a more inclusive and empathetic workplace culture.
