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Proceedings From a National Summit on Workplace Mental Health and Well-being

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study is to spotlight the challenges, gaps, and opportunities to improve workforce mental health and well-being in higher education institutions. METHODS: We convened a full-day summit of subject matter experts from academia, business, government, and practice to share research and best practices on workplace mental health. RESULTS: Highlights from the summit are presented in this paper covering the importance of leadership and culture; the mental health costs associated with being a Black STEM scholar; the role of the environment; case studies of three university mental health and well-being programs; and the future of work. CONCLUSIONS: Establishing a culture of caring requires leadership commitment, strategic planning, accountability and shared responsibility, and measurement and evaluation. Higher education institution leaders are called to lead by example; foster community partnerships; adopt a Total Worker Health framework; and regularly evaluate progress.

Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000003205

Authors: Enid Chung Roemer, Ron Z. Goetzel, Meghan F. Davis, Ying Zhang, Karen B. Kent, Jim Harter, Ebony O. McGee, Joan M. Troester, Lara Hilton, Kelcey J. Stratton, Jay Vietas, Ellen J. MacKenzie

Institutions: University of Southern California, Johns Hopkins University, University of Iowa, University of Michigan, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Language: English

Topic: Workplace Health and Well-being

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4401728269

FWCI: 0.535

Cites: 32

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10