Harnessing the workplace as a tool for public mental health and prevention

Adults in full time employment spend approximately one third of their time at work. The workplace has immense potential to influence mental health and wellbeing, for better or worse. But what makes workplaces ‘healthy’ and how can psychologists contribute to them? Using case studies, this article explores some of the different ways psychologists are are influencing the workplace, employing interventions to enhance mental health and wellbeing.