Organizational Best Practices Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace. Issue 12 (December 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wu, Ashley; Roemer, Enid Chung; Kent, Karen B.; Ballard, David W.; Goetzel, Ron Z.
• Is Part Of: Journal of occupational and environmental medicine. Volume 63:Issue 12(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-12
• Subjects: depression and anxiety in the workplace -- employee assistance programs -- mental health services in the workplace -- occupational stress management interventions -- worker health -- workplace best practices -- workplace interventions -- workplace mental health; Medicine, Industrial -- Periodicals; Environmental health -- Periodicals; Occupational Medicine -- Periodicals; Environmental Medicine -- Periodicals; Environmental health; Medicine, Industrial; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.9803
• DOI: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000002407
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1076-2752

Abstract

Abstract : Objective: To provide a narrative review of best and promising practices for achieving exemplary mental health in the workplace as the foundation for the inaugural Carolyn C. Mattingly Award for Mental Health in the Workplace. Methods: Research was drawn from peer-reviewed articles using the search terms associated with workplace mental health. Results: Eight categories of best practices were identified: (1) culture, (2) robust mental health benefits, (3) mental health resources, (4) workplace policies and practices, (5) healthy work environment, (6) leadership support, (7) outcomes measurement, and (8) innovation. Conclusion: The review provided the scientific backing to support criteria developed for the Carolyn C. Mattingly Award for Mental Health in the Workplace . By recognizing organizations that apply evidence-based practices in their health and well-being programs, the Mattingly Award may inspire employers to adopt best practices.