Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being

Psychology has much to offer to the discussion of well-being in the workplace.  The US Department of Health and Human Services recent focus on workplace mental health and well-being echos the American Psychological Association’s conversation on how to enhance well-being in the workplace. Key components are: 1. Safety from psychological harm, 2. Improvements in one’s sense of mattering to those around them and 3. Feeling as if one’s work has meaning. If your workplace is having difficulties in these areas consult a psychologist for help.

-JEANNINE MONNIER, PH.D.

https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/reports-and-publications/workplace-well-being/index.html