Managing Mental Health in the Workplace Bryan Terry The University of Arizona Global Campus PSY635: Research Designs and Methods Instructor Dr. Frances Sirois December 9, 2025

Managing Mental Health in the Workplace Bryan Terry The University of Arizona Global Campus PSY635: Research Designs and Methods Instructor Dr. Frances Sirois December 9, 2025.

[Audio] Workplace mental health management is the focus of my research. Because of its bearing on healthcare workers' happiness, efficiency, and health, this issue has recently attracted increasing attention in the industry. Comprehensive initiatives that raise awareness decrease stigma and ease the financial burden of mental health care are crucial for employers to take proactive steps in supporting their employees' mental health. Factors including reduced stigma, higher productivity, and decreased expenditures related to mental health concerns will be investigated in relation to changes in employees' mental health. Leedy and Ormrod (2019) emphasized the critical need to comprehend mental health. It involves our mental, emotional, and social well-being, all of which impact our capacity to handle stress, form meaningful relationships, and make wise choices. A high standard of living and complete happiness depends on one's mental health. Regrettably, it is not always easy to recognize when someone needs assistance since persons with mental health concerns tend to hide their struggles. One strategy to improve workers' well-being and productivity is implementing new workplace initiatives..

[Audio] Our emotional, psychological, and social health all contribute to our mental health, affecting our resilience to stress, ability to form meaningful relationships, and capacity to make good decisions. A lack of knowledge about mental diseases is the main cause of the widespread stigma that surrounds mental health issues in the workplace. We can encourage prompt assistance seeking by employees by clearly defining mental illness and its symptoms. Since the COVID-19 epidemic started in early 2020 and drastically changed people's community engagement, the workplace has become an important venue for treating mental health issues. Bolt (2023) argues that to decrease stigma and share critical information, promoting Employee Resource Groups that concentrate on mental health is essential. Employees will not have to confront their difficulties in a vacuum, thanks to the study's intended use of tactics that will aid them. Because of the stigma associated with seeking help, many people choose to keep their problems hidden. A thorough evaluation of existing programs and policies is necessary in light of the growing prevalence of mental health disorders and the economic and social problems that accompany them. According to LIMRA's research (2021), a significant majority of employees (75%) have reported encountering mental health challenges at least "sometimes" or "often" in the past year, with a significant percentage (37%) reporting these concerns quite regularly (para. 2). An employee's mental health can deteriorate when their workload exceeds their ability to cope. Consider the case of an employee who is expected to put in extra hours..

[Audio] Implementing several strategic initiatives with well-defined goals and regular evaluation of their efficacy constitute a sensible approach to solving this problem. Each member of the department's staff will get a survey that includes both quantitative and qualitative questions, with special emphasis on those pertaining to mental health. In addition, we will set up monthly focus groups where people may talk about their experiences with mental health issues and how they've dealt with them, and we'll collect quantitative data from participant comments and personal tales. Surveys, interviews, and focus groups will be used to gather data before and after the interventions in order to assess their effectiveness. In addition, we will follow all ethical rules by taking all activities with the permission and participation of our personnel. Employees who have struggled with mental health issues will share their stories in a professionally produced video series called United TV as part of the endeavor to decrease stigma. The series will be shared throughout the business. Apps for mental health, such as Calm, will be part of the budget-cutting strategy. Stress, sleep, and mindfulness can all be better managed with the help of this user-friendly self-care software. Over 300 famous people's bedtime stories for adults, popular children's tales, sleep meditations, soothing music, and natural noises are all available to users as sleep aids. Users can also access courses and resources that are useful for those with hectic lives, such as short breathing exercises..

[Audio] Mental health issues like burnout can alter one's perspective on oneself and one's coworkers in the workplace. Fatigue, pessimism, and a lack of motivation are common symptoms. Reducing staff turnover rates requires establishing a strong ethical environment that promotes engagement and reduces fatigue. Since these problems tend to manifest in clusters among workers, fixing them can boost morale and productivity across the board. Confidentiality, dishonesty, informed permission, participant injury, and conflicts of interest are some of the ethical concerns that Creswell & Cresswell (2023) highlighted. Global mental health treatment systems are also heavily influenced by cultural norms and economic development levels. According to Pachana (2013), it can be quite difficult to evaluate mental health disorders across ethnic groups because many individuals think these problems usually manifest later in life..

[Audio] In summary, the importance of employees' mental health in the workplace cannot be overstated. It's critical to ensure that all workers, irrespective of their cultural origins, have access to tools that can help them feel better emotionally, work more efficiently, and live healthier lives..

References. Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2023). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (6th ed.). SAGE. Leedy, P. D. & Ormrod, J. E. (2019). Practical research: Planning and design (12th ed.). Pearson. Bolt, D. (2023). Promoting Employee Mental Health in the Workplace: Best Practices for COVID-19 and Beyond. Human Service Organizations: Management, Leadership & Governance, 47(5), 347–352. https://doi.org/10.1080/23303131.2023.2247040 LIMRA. (2021). U.S. workers facing increasing mental health challenges. Retrieved January 8, 2025, from https://www.limra.com/en/newsroom/industry-trends/2024/u.s.-workers-facing-increasing-mental-health-challenges/ Pachana, N. A. (2013). A Global Snapshot of Mental Health Issues, Services, and Policy. Generations: Journal of the American Society on Aging, 37(1), 27–32..