Change in the share of employees reporting three or more work-related mental health problems in Europe, 1995-2005

2008 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Work Related

scholarly journals Depressive Symptoms, Help-Seeking, and Barriers to Mental Healthcare Among Healthcare Professionals in Lithuania

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Daniel Rogoža ◽  
Robertas Strumila ◽  
Eglė Klivickaitė ◽  
Edgaras Diržius ◽  
Neringa Čėnaitė
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Mental Healthcare ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Patient Health

Background: Previous research suggests that healthcare professionals (HCPs) experience high levels of work-related psychological distress, including depressive symptoms. Due to the stigma of mental health problems and other barriers, HCPs are likely to be hesitant to seek appropriate mental healthcare. We aimed to explore these phenomena among HCPs in Lithuania.Methods: A web survey inquiring about depressive symptoms, help-seeking, and barriers to mental healthcare was conducted. Depressive symptoms were measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). 601 complete questionnaires were included in the analyses. The barriers to help-seeking were identified using the inductive content analysis approach. Descriptive, non-parametric, and robust statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software.Results: Most of the respondents have reported depression-like symptoms over the lifetime, although only about a third of them sought professional help. Of those, roughly half preferred a private specialist. The stigma and neglect of mental health problems were the most common barriers to help-seeking. Around half of the HCPs believed that seeking mental healthcare can imperil their occupational license. About a quarter of the HCPs screened positive for clinically relevant depressive symptoms. Statistically significant differences in the PHQ-9 score were found between categories of healthcare specialty, marital status, religious beliefs, workplace, and years of work as a HCP. Fewer years of work and younger age were associated with the higher PHQ-9 score.Conclusions: Our findings suggest that HCPs in Lithuania may be inclined not to seek appropriate mental healthcare and experience poor mental health, although stronger evidence is needed to verify these findings. 

Can work make you mentally ill? A systematic meta-review of work-related risk factors for common mental health problems

2017 ◽  
Vol 74 (4) ◽  
pp. 301-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel B Harvey ◽  
Matthew Modini ◽  
Sadhbh Joyce ◽  
Josie S Milligan-Saville ◽  
Leona Tan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Meta Review ◽  
Common Mental Health Problems

scholarly journals Demoralization and stress— we can all help (?)

2020 ◽  
pp. 219-219
Author(s):  
Frank Klont
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress

In Demoralization and stress—we can all help (?) Frank Klont briefly explores work-related stress, dissatisfaction, and mental health problems, and encourages openness and seeking support.

scholarly journals Protocol for a phase III wait-listed cluster randomised controlled trial of an intervention for mental wellbeing through enhancing mental health literacy and improving work friendliness in Hong Kong

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lawrence T. Lam ◽  
Prudence Wong ◽  
Mary K Lam
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Mental Health Literacy ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Cluster Randomised

Abstract Background Mental health has long been recognised as a major global health issue. Some work-related characteristics have been identified to be associated with common mental health problems, thus the workplace is an important venue for the prevention of mental health problems and promoting mental wellness. Burnout is one of the important aspects of workplace organisational stressor and, in recent years, the lack of Mental Health Literacy has also been identified as a fundamental issue. Studies have demonstrated that an improvement in Mental Health Literacy is an effective measure for enhancing mental wellbeing. It would be prudent to combine an organisation-directed component and the enhancement of mental health literacy in an intervention program. This trial is to examine the novel approach of an intervention aiming to provide an evidence-based prevention program. Methods This study utilised a wait-listed cluster randomised control trial design. Using the branch offices as the primary sampling units, employees from three large companies in different industries will be recruited. Upon enrolment and after the baseline assessment of the outcome measures, participants nested in the branch offices will be allocated to the intervention or wait-listed arms. The intervention program comprises of two main elements: an organisation-directed component and an individual-directed psychoeducation training. This intervention will be delivered by a senior social worker well-versed in workplace issues over a period of three months. The trail will determine if an integrated workplace mental health literacy and wellbeing program is effective in increasing the mental health literacy scores and reducing burnout and stress scores, as measured by standardised and validated scales. Discussion If the trial results are in line with the hypothesis that support the efficacy of the intervention program, it will provide an evidence-based approach for an effective Workplace Mental Wellbeing intervention program that could, not only enhance the understanding of mental health issues, but also reduce work-related burnout and stress as well as increase workers’ quality of life.

scholarly journals Association of work-related stress with mental health problems in a special police force unit

BMJ Open ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (7) ◽  
pp. e002791 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergio Garbarino ◽  
Giovanni Cuomo ◽  
Carlo Chiorri ◽  
Nicola Magnavita
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Police Force ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Force Unit ◽  
Related Stress

scholarly journals Work-Related Psychosocial Factors and Mental Health Problems Associated with Musculoskeletal Pain in Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiina Freimann ◽  
Mati Pääsuke ◽  
Eda Merisalu
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Hospital Nurses ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
The Past ◽  
Somatic Stress

Background. Musculoskeletal pain is the most common cause of incapacity among nurses. This study aimed to report the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among hospital nurses and to explore the associations of work-related psychosocial factors and mental health problems with musculoskeletal pain.Methods. A cross-sectional survey was carried out among registered nurses at Tartu University Hospital during April and May 2011. Binary logistic regression was used to assess the associations between dependent and independent variables.Results. Analysis was based on 404 nurses (45% of the hospital’s nursing population). The overall prevalence of MSP was 70% in the past year and 64% in the past month. Lower back (57%) and neck (56%) were the body areas most commonly painful in the past year. Higher quantitative and emotional demands, work pace, low justice and respect in the workplace, influence on work organisation, and role conflicts were significantly associated with musculoskeletal pain among nurses (p<0.05). All mental health problems and most strongly somatic stress symptoms were associated with musculoskeletal pain.Conclusions. Work-related psychosocial risk factors and mental health problems, especially somatic stress symptoms, have an important impact on the occurrence of musculoskeletal pain among university hospital nurses.

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