Mental health in the workplace
Workplaces play a dual role in the area of mental health. On the one hand, they can be a stressful environment that contributes to mental health problems among workers. On the other hand, they can play an important part in helping to detect and manage mental health problems when they arise among workers, and in ensuring the healthy recovery and return of workers who are off work due to a mental health issue. IWH research in this area helps paint a clearer picture of the prevalence of mental health problems among workers, the types of labour force and workplace factors that may contribute to poor mental health, and the workplace-based and system prevention efforts that can help improve the mental health of workers and ensure they have the proper supports when needed.
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The working life expectancy of Americans experiencing depression
Prevalence and risk factors for anxiety and depression disorders in workers with work-related musculoskeletal strain or sprain in British Columbia, Canada: a comparison of men and women using administrative health data
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Trends in the prevalence of depression and anxiety disorders among working-age Canadian adults between 2000 and 2016
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More than just COVID-19 prevention: Exploring the links between PPE, safe work protocols and workers' mental health
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Adequacy of COVID infection control and PPE linked to workers’ mental health: study
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Depressive symptoms in people with arthritis linked to lower employment rates
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