Occupational Mental Health​

One-in-five people experience a mental health condition each year, including your coworkers. California workers, especially those working in sales, service, production, and health care, have experienced an increase in mental hea​​​lth issues since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mental health stigma may prevent employees from seeking the help they need. In fact, more than one-third of employees who reported moderate depression did not access support services.

It is important for employers to acknowledge and prioritize mental health and create a culture that supports well-being. Mental health support in the workplace can positively impact productivity, engagement, communication skills and daily functioning. Employers can help improve mental health by listening to employ​ee feedback, implementing practices that support mental well-being, and encouraging use of services like employee assistance programs.

If you or a colleague are experiencing a mental health crisis and need immediate assistance, please call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

​Additio​​nal Resources​

• For Employers - Workplace Health and Safety Resources
• Occupational Health Branch
• CDC Mental Health in the Workplace
• Paid Sick Leave in California
• Reducing Mental Health Stigma
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
• County Mental Health Department
• CDPH Occupational Health Branch Research​

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Supporting mental health in the workplace can positively impact an employee’s well-being and performance. Employers can support employee mental well-being by improving workplace culture.

Learn more: ​https://www.cdc.gov/workplacehealthpromotion/tools-resources/workplace-health/mental-health/index.html 
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