Workplace Mental Health Promotion in Small Businesses: A Scoping Review and Feasibility Study

Workplaces have an important role to play when it comes to promoting the mental health of employees. Whereas we have an extensive body of evidence about how to develop and deliver interventions to promote employee
wellbeing and mental health in large organizations, leaders in organizations often face steep barriers when adapting those interventions in small businesses. This research will fill gaps in workplace mental health literature
through two complementary research phases. Phase 1 involves a rapid, systematic review of academic studies that describe mental health interventions that were delivered within small workplaces. Phase 2 involves semiinterviews
with stakeholders who have experience implementing interventions within real-life small businesses. Findings will offer practical strategies for designing, implementing, and evaluating programs focused on employee
mental health within small businesses. Knowledge mobilization efforts, including written reports, presentations, and publications, are planned to share our research across various domains.

Faculty Supervisor:

Michael Evans

Student:

Partner:

Ahria Consulting Inc.;Mental Health Research Canada

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other services (except public administration); Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of Western Ontario

Program: