Managing Human Resources, Eight Edition

 You Manage It! 3: Global Mental Health: A Global Concern

Hazards in the workplace can pose risks to mental health, just as they can pose risks to physical health. Unfortunately, poor mental health sometimes can have a negative connotation and is often not addressed. Fortunately, the importance of mental health in the workplace is being recognized in multiple countries.

Mental health problems can influence how someone experiences life (including work), how engaged they are, and their effectiveness as an employee. It is estimated that each year one in four people will experience a mental health problem, with depression and anxiety being the most ...