Social Connection — Current Priorities of the U.S. Surgeon General
To combat the epidemic of loneliness, see Ch. 4 for social connection framework ideas for state, territorial, and local public health agencies.
To combat the epidemic of loneliness, see Ch. 4 for social connection framework ideas for state, territorial, and local public health agencies.
This document from PHAB offers guidance to facilitate intentional planning efforts, including recruitment and retention resources.
This article explores key challenges for the public health workforce and examines how to transform them into opportunities for change.
Learn about Connecticut Dept. of Health’s experience with ASTHO’s PH-HERO program, addressing wellbeing & mental health in the workforce.
A collection of micro-learnings and resources for building and cultivating resilience at the community, organizational, and personal level.
This assesses worker well-being across multiple spheres, such as quality of working life, personal life, and physical and mental health status.
4 state participants of the Public Health HERO program share how they address wellbeing and mental health in the workforce.
A meta-analysis study that compares the strength of the relationships between leadership styles and followers’ overall mental health.
This toolkit from the Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy & Practice was designed to support in advocating for trauma-informed workplaces.
This article outlines the importance of representation in leadership positions, and provides 3 expert recommendations on increasing diversity.
This in-depth brief includes practical recommendations on mental health excellence in the workplace from the American Psychology Association.
This Workplace Mental Health Playbook goes in-depth on investing in mental health at work by giving guidance on addressing workplace culture.
This Relias blog defines psychological safety and its connection to DEI initiatives, giving examples for how to promote both in the workplace.
Learn about Idaho Department of Health’s experience with ASTHO’s PH-HERO program, addressing wellbeing & mental health in the workforce.
The Total Worker Health approach seeks to improve the well-being of the U.S. workforce by protecting safety, health, and productivity.
This HBR article explains why businesses should help find solutions to health inequities and showcases companies innovating in this space.
An article from Harvard Business Review on the importance of trauma-informed workplaces & the concepts of acknowledgement, support, and trust.
Extensive list of resources for potential adaptation and use by public health entities to advance employee mental health and well-being.
This framework from the US Surgeon General lays out a framework of 5 essentials for workplace wellbeing, centered on worker’s voice & equity.
This article discusses how to communicate and facilitate decision-making across different levels in a hybrid work environment.