This paper from the University of Sydney summarizes research – and offers recommendations based on its assessment – for a range of interventions, including
- Designing work to minimize harm (e.g. flexible work conditions, increasing autonomy, organizational culture change)
- Building organizational resilience through good management (e.g. anti-bullying and anti-stigma interventions, manager and leadership training).
- Enhancing personal resilience (e.g. CBT-based stress management, CBT-based resilience training for high risk occupations, coaching, mindfulness)
- Promoting and facilitating early help seeking (e.g.psychological well-being screening, Mental Health First Aid, peer support programs)
- Supporting recovery and return to work (e.g. facilitating return to work through support, work-focused psychological therapy, medication, and telephonic/online psychological services)
Diagram of the mental health ‘journey’ of an employee, workplace mental health strategies and level of intervention
About The Author: Bob Merberg
Bob Merberg, Principal Consultant of Jozito LLC, has 20+ years of experience leading employee wellbeing strategies and now channels his knowledge and experience to help employers bolster employee wellness and organizational outcomes. He recently introduced Mental Health First Aid Training into his practice to help employers address the burgeoning employee mental health crisis.
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