Work, the workplace, and the mental health of workers Journal Article uri icon
Overview
abstract
  • Work is a strong driver of health and well-being. Work can provide meaning in people's lives and resources to care for one's family, provide proper housing, and access to medical care. Similarly, the work environment—both the physical and psychosocial environment—can have a major impact on the physical and mental health of workers. When exposure to hazards in the work environment is limited, workers are more protected from potential on-the-job accidents and injuries. Workers can successfully deal with workplace stressors when there is a supportive work environment, when leaders are visibly engaged in building a culture of health and well-being, when workers themselves are actively engaged in workplace decision-making, and when clear opportunities for career advancement and personal growth are available and accessible. Hence, both work itself and the workplace environment influence the levels of physical and mental health of workers.

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    publication date
  • 2023
  • published in
    Research
    keywords
  • Health Promotion
  • Mental Health
  • Occupational Health
  • Safety
  • Stress
  • Workplace
  • Additional Document Info
    volume
  • 27
  • issue
  • 3