This paper challenges traditional views about the victims of workplace violence and employer/employee relationships. Since the introduction of occupational health and safety legislation into Australia in the mid-1980s, an organisation's duty of care has been between two parties: the employer and ...
On the other hand, it is possible that a country with a mental health policy may not have implemented its policy completely (Table 1). Table 1. National policies and legislation on mental health and substance misuse WHO regionsMental health policy (n = 190) (%)Mental health program (n =...
Its results have the potential to inform health policies regarding work–life balance and maternal mental health and wellbeing promotion in the workplace. Keywords: biofeedback; cognitive self-control; emotional self-regulation; mental health literacy; perinatal psychological wellbeing; postpartum ...
5. Mental Health in the Workplace Session Description: Explore the impact of work environments on mental health and discuss strategies for promoting mental well-being in the workplace. Key Topics: Workplace stress and burnout Mental health support programs in corporate settings Impact of remote wo...
Psychosocial Safety Climate Global Observatory, Centre for Workplace Excellence, The University of South Australia, South Australia, Australia Amy J. Zadow & Maureen F. Dollard School of Psychology, The University of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Amy J. Zadow Institute of Health and Wellbeing...
World Mental Health Day Mental health at work The theme of this year’s World Mental Health Day was mental health in the workplace. Check out our guidance on what employers can do to support their workers and the role of the occupational safety and health professional in this. ...
Comprehensive workplace mental health policies should promote work-life balance by setting clear limits on work hours to prevent excessive overtime, allowing flexible schedules and remote work options, when possible. Ensuring competitive and equitable salaries, along with opportunities for career ...
parents’ countries of birth, length of time in Australia, language(s) other than English spoken at home and religion. Although a range of other factors such as existing chronic conditions and socio-economic status can also be associated with health outcomes, these were not measured in the surv...
The workplace closet is a fundamental fixture in the working lives of many lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer (LGBQ)–identifying employees who do not feel safe for their sexual identity to be known in their place of employment. Previous research draws attention to the processes of identity man...
Since the introduction of the Equality Act 2010, clauses in other legislation which were themselves discriminatory have been removed. These excluded people who had been subject to the Mental Health Act from certain roles, including Member of Parliament, school governor, company board member, and ...