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What factors shape the effectiveness of a leader-focused mental health training?

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: = 383) from 13 organizations, we confirmed that leaders were more knowledgeable of and felt more confident to promote mental health in the workplace following MHAT. Furthermore, leaders' learning goal orientation (LGO) predicted this increase in MH-related self-efficacy, but not in MH-related knowledge. The relationship between LGO and self-efficacy changes was not moderated by leaders' pretraining MH-supportive behaviors but was positively moderated by organizational climate of MH openness. Neither moderator had an effect on the relationship between leader LGO and changes in MH-related knowledge. We discuss the theoretical and practical implications of our findings in relation to reaping the benefits of MH-focused leadership training. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).

Source: Journal of Occupational Health Psychology

DOI: 10.1037/ocp0000424

Authors: Kristin Hildenbrand, Anna Topakas, Jennifer K. Dimoff, Karina M. Nielsen, Kevin E. Kelloway

Institutions: University of Sheffield, University of Ottawa, Saint Mary's University

Language: English

Topic: Workplace Health and Well-being

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7127914891