What can we do to support the mental health of frontline health and social...
Nikki Nabavi reviews a mixed methods systematic review that looks at interventions to support frontline health and social care staff during and after a disease outbreak, epidemic or pandemic. The post...
View ArticleCost-effective strategies for mental health workplace intervention
Chris Sampson summarises a review on the cost-effectiveness of mental health workplace interventions, which presents up-to-date evidence on the different things that employers can do to help those in...
View ArticleNew Wellcome report on #WorkplaceMentalHealth
Andy Bell looks at a new report from the Wellcome Trust entitled: Putting science to work - Understanding what works for workplace mental health. The post New Wellcome report on #WorkplaceMentalHealth...
View ArticleWorkplace discrimination and depression: new Danish workforce study explores...
Olga Lainidi explores a prospective cohort study from Denmark, which establishes a relationship between workplace discrimination and the onset of a depressive disorder. The post Workplace...
View ArticleWhat’s the relationship between occupational physical activity, workplace...
In her debut blog, Olga Lainidi summarises a study of Brazilian workers, which finds that occupational physical activity is linked to both workplace stress and depression. The post What’s the...
View ArticleIn at the deep end: workplace pandemic difficulties faced by medical students...
Olga Lainidi summarises a qualitative study capturing the stories of medical students and junior doctors about the workplace difficulties they faced during the pandemic. The post In at the deep end:...
View ArticleCost of living linked to depression in healthcare workers
Lisa Lloyd summarises a UK-based cohort study investigating the associations between financial concerns and the development of depression in healthcare workers. The post Cost of living linked to...
View ArticleMenopause in the workplace: A blog to celebrate World Menopause Day 2023
Today, 18th October 2023, is World Menopause Day. It’s the now annual discussion on the impact that menopause has for the individual in the workplace, in the family and in our communities. The post...
View ArticleSocial Constructions of Menopause: A blog to Celebrate World Menopause Day 2023
This is the second of three-blog posts to celebrate World Menopause Day 2023, Daisy Long looks at the social constructions of menopause based on a paper recently published in the Journal of Aging. The...
View ArticleReducing stigma and sickness absence: can a low intensity psychological...
Emmeline Lagunes-Cordoba summarises a cluster randomised controlled trial exploring the effectiveness of a low-intensity psychological intervention to reduce mental health stigma and improve...
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