Mental Health in the Workplace

IPMA-HR compiled the following guidelines, news articles, and sample policies to help public sector HR professionals support the mental health of workers at their organizations.

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Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being

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HR News Magazine

A collection of relevant articles from our monthly publication. The HR News Magazine is a member-only benefit. To access these articles, log in with your account or join now.

U.S. Surgeon General Releases New Framework for Workplace Mental Well-Being

October 2022
Applying Emotional Intelligence at Work

February 2022
4 Practical Ways HR Can Support Employee Mental Health

January 2022
5 Ways to Reduce Toxicity in the Workplace and Boost Employee Engagement

January 2022
5 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health on Vacation

December 2021
‘Everything’s OK’: The Big Lie We’re Telling Ourselves
How to Create a Sustainable Culture of Honesty and Psychological Safety With Intention, Commitment and Willingness to Hear Difficult Truths
November 2021
Preventing and Responding to Workplace Bullying
Addressing Behavior That Is Problematic but not Illegal
November 2021
How Leaders Can Identify Microaggressions at Work and Shut Them Down

October 2021
Emerging Technology Offers Ways to Tackle Employees’ Mental Health Challenges

September 2021
WHAT THE RESEARCH SHOWS, April 2021
Mental Health and Public Sector HR
April 2021
Ways to Promote Work-Life Balance by Addressing the Main Drivers of COVID-Related Burnout

April 2021
How to Meet Employees’ Growing Need for Mental Health Benefits With Traditional and Emerging Solutions

April 2021
Try Virtual Group Fitness Classes for a Remote Team-Building Boost

January 2021
The New World of Work Makes Resilience Training Critical for Employers

October 2020
How the Pandemic Changed Wellness Programs
And What Lies Ahead for Employers and Employees
October 2020

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Resources

Resources, guidelines, announcements, and articles.

Supporting Work Flexibility Helps Rural America Thrive 1 Million for Work Flexibility (1MFWF) - 04/15/2021
Knowing the Warning Signs Center for Workplace Mental Health | American Psychiatric Association (APA) - 04/14/2021
The Mental Health Movement in the Workplace National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - 04/12/2021
Employees: How to Cope with Job Stress and Build Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - 04/08/2021
CASE STUDY: Caregiver Program Reduces Absenteeism in Clackamas County American Psychiatric Association (APA) - 04/05/2021

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Relevant Policies

Best practices and peer-provided policies, trainings, and programs.

Basics and Beyond - Workplace Wellness Programs that Work for You
PPT, 3.30 MB
Town of South Windsor - Wellness Policy
PPT, 331.00 KB
City of College Park - Wellness Program Policy
DOCX, 32.48 KB
Wellness Clinic Brochure
PDF, 552.59 KB
The Evolution of Wellness - Prince George's County
PDF, 261.09 KB

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Get Immediate Help

People often don’t get the mental health services they need because they don’t know where to start.

If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help for yourself, your friends, your family, or your students.

Archived Webinars

Mental Health in the Workplace Panel Discussion | April 28, 2021

Work and Occupational Stress in the Midst of COVID-19 | September 23, 2020

How to Thrive and Flourish When Working in Isolation | April 7, 2020

In Harm's Way: Suicide Prevention in Law Enforcement | March 26, 2020

Latest News

Statement from IPMA-HR Executive Director Cara Woodson Welch on National Mental Health Awareness Month | May 3, 2022

A Proclamation on National Mental Health Awareness Month, 2022 | April 29, 2022

Mental Health Screenings

A comprehensive assessment of an organization's awareness, education, culture, and services related to mental health:

Organizational Assessment

Online screenings to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition:

Mental Health Screening Tools

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