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Today is World Mental Health Day. Although we should look after our own and others’ mental health 365 days a year, this day gives us an opportunity to pay extra attention to the importance of mental health. This year’s theme is mental health at work. Your job can be a source of mental health issues, but a safe environment can also help protect you from developing such issues. It is important that people who struggle get proper support and that employers help to improve mental health at work. There are loads of things that can and should be done. But one thing, perhaps simple and often underestimated, is to see people. In a busy workday, I believe that one of the most important things we all can do is to see the people around us. Paying attention to colleagues, caring about them, and showing interest in their lives and their well-being means a lot. Everyone who has visited Equinor’s headquarters in Stavanger, has met Monika Andersen. She works in the reception and greets every single person with a big smile and a heartfelt “hello”. She always looks you in the eyes and knows everyone’s names. Monika sees people. And even if her meetings with colleagues and our guests are brief and on-the-go, I believe they matter. Let us all be a little bit more like Monika. #worldmentalhealthday