World Mental Health Day highlights the urgent need to address a culture of silence, enabling toxic workplaces [SOUND]

# Stellenbosch Business School’s Renata Schoeman says toxic workplaces are driving a mental health crisis in South Africa. Observing World Mental Health Day, Schoeman highlights that one in four workers is diagnosed with depression, and absenteeism linked to workplace stress costs the economy around 19-billion-rand annually. She urged organisations to adopt zero-tolerance policies, establish safe reporting channels, and promote supportive leadership to protect employees and improve productivity: