JOEM: Scoping Review of Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being Programs in Higher Education Institutions (June 2024)-Scoping Review of Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being Programs in Higher Education Institutions

Scoping Review of Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being Programs in Higher Education Institutions

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This scoping review evaluates workplace mental health and well-being programs within higher education institutions (HEIs), focusing on stressors exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and successful interventions. Stressors identified include job demand, work-life imbalance, pressure to publish, lack of resources, and fear of infection. Interventions to address these stressors encompass psychosocial, organizational, and environmental aspects, such as mindfulness programs, leadership development, and physical space design improvements. The study emphasizes the need for mental health interventions for faculty and staff within HEIs, underscoring the impact of stressors on mental health and well-being. The review highlights the importance of incorporating feedback from employees, promoting a culture of well-being, and tailoring interventions to suit the unique challenges faced by faculty and staff. Promising practices include engaging organizational leadership, providing mental health support, and enhancing physical and mental health education offerings. Overall, the review calls for evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive approach to address mental health and well-being concerns in HEIs amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Keywords

workplace mental health

well-being programs

higher education institutions

COVID-19 pandemic

stressors

interventions

psychosocial aspects

organizational aspects

environmental aspects

faculty and staff mental health