The stigma of counselling often leads cops to ignore signs of mental health issues
The police service has introduced Employee Health and Wellness programmes aimed at improving the mental wellbeing of staff
05 August 2024 - 21:30
Police officials who are mainly on the frontline work in a very stressful environment and often find themselves in traumatic situations, but they may avoid seeking professional help because of stigma, experts say. ..
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