This paper examines the importance of mainstreaming mental health awareness and providing mental health support at work as paramount for maintaining long-term organizational health within Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu). While mental health at work has been a topic in academic literature since the 1990s, the COVID-19 pandemic has renewed attention as people worldwide have been a…
The importance of diplomats' mental health in supporting Indonesia's diplomatic performance is examined in this study. The high-pressure working conditions diplomats face, such as relocation, cultural adjustment and high-stakes negotiations, increase their mental health risks. The study highlights shortcomings in mental health screening and counselling services at the Ministry of Foreign Affair…