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Global Alliance and WHO QualityRights Initiative collaborate to address mental health crisis in public relations
The Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management (Global Alliance) today announced a new collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO)’s QualityRights initiative, strengthening the Global Alliance’s 2025 commitment to improving mental health and wellbeing within the public relations and communications industry.
The announcement comes as January’s Health & Wellbeing Month
draws to a close. To mark the occasion, Global Alliance will host a free
global webinar on the 30th of January, which is open to all
public relations and communication professionals. The event will coincide with
the release of the Global Alliance’s How We Are Working Mental Health and
Wellbeing Snapshot Report (Snapshot Report). This report highlights the
critical challenges faced by PR professionals and the need for systemic change.
“Public Relations professionals are now facing unprecedented challenges,” said Professor Justin Green, Global Alliance President and CEO. “Our Snapshot Report confirms this, and we must act now to ensure mental health is recognized and addressed across the industry. Our collaboration with WHO QualityRights is a major step forward. In 2025, the Global Alliance is committed to setting a global benchmark and supporting our members to advance this critical commitment.”
Ana Pista, founder and CEO of Ardent Communications (ArdentComm) and a newly appointed director at Global Alliance, agreed, saying, “The pressure on Filipino PR professionals is truly immense. In fact, a 2023 report by the Philippine Mental Health Association (PMHA) noted that the ‘rising epidemic of mental health crisis' in the country is a stark reminder of the urgent need to address mental health within all sectors, including public relations.”
Key findings from the Snapshot
Report
The Snapshot Report provides a concerning glimpse into the mental health struggles of public relations professionals, though it does not yet represent a comprehensive global picture.
Key findings include:
- 78% of Public Relations professionals report high
stress.
- 46% of Public Relations professionals note worsening
mental health in the past year.
- 64% say their organizations lack adequate mental
health support.
- Only 32% feel comfortable discussing mental health at
work.
- More than 50% cite unrealistic deadlines, client demands, and poor work-life balance as key stressors.
Jennifer Muir, Chair of Health & Wellbeing Month and a Global Alliance Board Member, reflected on this data and stressed the need for action, stating, “We can’t afford to treat mental health as an afterthought or a personal burden; it must be a collective priority. The limited data we have tells us a compelling story. Too many PR professionals are experiencing burnout, stress, and receiving inadequate workplace support.”
“We need more than just awareness — we need tangible action,” said
Muir. “That means breaking down the stigma, integrating real support systems
into the fabric of our industry, and ensuring that mental health resources are accessible
to every professional, everywhere.”
Taking action: A global collaboration for mental
wellbeing
The increasing demands of the public relations industry, coupled with workplace practices and cultural challenges, are placing a significant strain on mental health.
This collaboration aims to address these issues by:
- Establishing a Global
Benchmark: The Global Alliance is
committed to developing a standardized approach to measuring and reporting
mental health in public relations.
- Accessible Resources: Through the WHO QualityRights initiative, Public
Relations and Communication professionals will have access to:
- WHO QualityRights self-guided e-training in 11
languages, focusing on a human rights perspective.
- Global Alliance-led guidance on workplace mental
health policies and leadership-driven cultural change.
- A framework for embedding mental health as an industry
priority.
“Through this global collaboration, we are
moving beyond conversation and taking the necessary steps to create lasting
change,” Muir further emphasized.
Global webinar on mental health
The Health & Wellbeing Month global webinar on January 30th
will:
- Launch the Global Alliance
Snapshot Report.
- Introduce the WHO QualityRights
collaboration and resources.
- Feature industry leaders
discussing mental health best practices.
- Provide a forum for PR professionals to share challenges and solutions.
Register now: https://www.globalalliancepr.org/mental-health-perspectives-personal-local-global
A global call to action
As the Global Alliance moves into 2025, it urges Public Relations
professionals, agencies, and organizations worldwide to prioritize mental
health and wellbeing. This collaboration with WHO QualityRights, along with
global benchmarking and continued engagement, represents a significant step
towards creating a healthier and more sustainable public relations profession.
For more details on the Snapshot Report, WHO
QualityRights collaboration, and Health & Wellbeing Month, visit: https://www.globalalliancepr.org/health-wellbeing-month.
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Lenovo Welcomes the Year of the Snake: Smarter Deals and Exciting Freebies Await!
Lenovo welcomes the Year of the Snake with an exclusive Chinese New Year Promo designed to bring smarter technology and fortune to everyone. From January 29 to March 31, 2025, customers who purchase select Lenovo devices from authorized resellers can enjoy exciting freebies that enhance their Lenovo experience and pave the way for a more prosperous year ahead for all.
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Mega Prime Foods Shares Five Delicious and Lucky Recipes for 2025
Ringing in the New Year in the Philippines also means another Chinese New Year in the calendar! Through the years, Filipinos have learned to be one with tradition of the most awaited historical celebrations of our culture. With many influences brought by our Filipino-Chinese friends and family, we take this chance to spend time with loved ones and eat food believed to bring good luck.
Mega Prime Foods, a company founded and led by the Tiu Lim family, offers nutritious, flavorful, and versatile Mega products that are perfect for preparing delicious and lucky dishes. From knowing their craft and producing quality products loved by Filipino families for 50 years, it is the ideal brand to use for quick yet hearty dishes for festive gatherings.
Below are five easy-to-cook recipes that will bring good fortune and joy to the family table:
Mega Sardines Fish Cake
These bite-sized treats symbolize luck and abundance,
making them an excellent appetizer or snack.
Ingredients:
●
2 cans Mega Sardines in Natural
Oil
●
½ cup Mega Prime Breadcrumbs
●
1 pc. egg
●
¼ cup green onion, thinly sliced
●
1 tbsp. lemon juice
●
½ tsp. black pepper, powder
●
¼ tsp. salt
● 500 ml. cooking oil
Instructions:
- Drain the sauce of Mega
Sardines in Natural Oil.
- Place sardines in a large
mixing bowl. Stir all the ingredients with a fork, breaking apart the fish
until evenly combined.
- Portion mixture into patties
(about 3 tbsp. each).
- Pan-fry fish cakes with
cooking oil until golden brown.
- Serve and enjoy.
Learn more at https://megaprimefoods.com.ph/mega-sardines-fish-cake/
Mega Mackerel Sweet and Sour
This flavorful and balanced dish is perfect for creating an auspicious and vibrant table.
Ingredients:
●
1 can Mega Mackerel
●
1 cup water
●
1 tbsp. white sugar
●
1 clove garlic, chopped
●
1 pc. red onion, chopped
●
1 pc. carrot, chopped
●
½ cup pineapple chunks
●
1 pc. red bell pepper, chopped
●
1 pc. green bell pepper, chopped
●
1 tbsp. white vinegar
●
Salt
● Black pepper, powder
Instructions:
- Simmer water.
- Add white sugar, red onion,
and garlic. Stir until it boils.
- Add Mega Mackerel and carrots.
- Add red and green bell
peppers.
- Add pineapple chunks.
- Add white vinegar.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve and enjoy.
Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/megamackerel/posts/pfbid0p32QngCWB7h2ZSoSpiEy2ikuQrUUNaFeDJQ7wFXCwHuZmwk14UzirZd3rcNJwwx9l
Mega Prime Vermicelli Stir-fry
This festive noodle dish represents a long life and is perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients:
●
250g. Mega Prime Vermicelli
●
1 tbsp. oil
●
1 chopped onion
●
4 cloves diced garlic
●
1 sliced carrot
●
Half cabbage, shredded
●
1 tbsp. soy sauce
● 3 tbsp. Mega Prime Oyster Sauce
Instructions:
- Soak vermicelli noodles in warm water for 5
minutes, then drain.
- Heat the pan on high heat, and add oil.
Sauté garlic and onion.
- Add carrot and cabbage.
- Continue stirring until soft.
- Add vermicelli, soy sauce, and oyster sauce.
Mix well.
- Serve and enjoy.
Mega Prime Pancit Canton Special
This delightful noodle dish uses Mega Prime Choices Pancit Canton for a hearty and symbolic Lunar New Year meal. Vegetables add a healthy touch.
Ingredients:
●
Mega Prime Pancit Canton
●
Shrimp
●
Lobster balls
●
Squid balls
●
Cabbage
●
Carrot
●
Garlic
●
Onion
●
Salt
●
Black pepper, powder
●
Soy sauce
●
Fish stock
●
Water
● Mega Prime Oyster Sauce
Instructions:
- In a pan, sauté garlic and
onions.
- Add shrimp, lobster balls, and
squid balls.
- Add carrots.
- Add flavorings such as salt,
pepper, soy sauce, and oyster sauce.
- Add fish stock and water until
it boils.
- Add cabbage, then reduce heat.
- Add Mega Prime Pancit Canton
and stir until it cooks.
- Serve and enjoy.
Learn more at https://www.tiktok.com/@megaprimequality/video/7343979654228823303
Mega Sardines Fried Wontons
Add Mega Sardines to steamed or fried dumplings, a traditional symbol of wealth and good fortune.
Ingredients:
●
2 cans Mega Sardines in Tomato
Sauce
●
1 piece carrot, diced
●
2 white onions, diced
●
1 pc. egg
●
Salt
●
Black pepper, powder
●
2 tbsp. spring onion, chopped
●
Oil
● 1 pack wonton wrapper
Instructions:
- Drain the sauce of Mega
Sardines in Tomato Sauce.
- Crush sardines.
- Add carrot, white onion, salt,
pepper, and spring onion. Mix.
- Add egg and mix.
- Place the mixture in wonton
wrappers and seal.
- Steam for 25 to 30 minutes or
deep fry until golden brown.
- Serve and enjoy.
Learn more at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVr9PQ6EsSs
Bring fortune to the table this 2025 Chinese New Year with Mega Prime Foods. Explore more recipes at Mega Prime Foods and on our brand Facebook pages Mega Sardines and Mega Prime Quality, and share your #MegaPrimeFoods Moments. For more information, visit Mega Prime Foods’ website at megaprimefoods.com.ph/ or follow them on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.