Identification, Control and Prevention of Work-related Psychosocial Hazards and Social Conditions Contributing to Mental Health Disorders and Prolonged Work Absence

Mental health in the workplace is of growing concern to legislators, employers and the public. Employers concerned about employee health and the impact on business outcomes including work absence and decreased productivity, are looking for solutions. They require effective
workplace interventions and validated instruments to identify, control and prevent work-related psychosocial hazards, and to guide their efforts to improve social support and prevent workrelated mental health disorders. This study will: (i) identify effective intervention components and
instruments used in high quality primary, (ii) compare and contrast implementation characteristics of the high quality primary studies included in these syntheses, (iii) search new literature and resources relevant to high priority information needs of participating stakeholders, (iv) create stakeholder-specific implementation resource guides and tools to identify, control and prevent work-related psychosocial hazards and improve social support using the best evidence available, and (v) actively disseminate resources.

Faculty Supervisor:

Izabela Schultz

Student:

Partner:

Canadian Institute for the Relief of Pain and Disability

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program: