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How can the workplace contribute to or create mental health problems?

A healthy workplace can contribute to the mental health of its employees. When good management practices are in place and employees are valued and respected, the workplace is unlikely to exacerbate, contribute to or create mental health problems.

On the other hand, when poor management practices are the norm – and, for example, workplace harassment is tolerated, or employees perceive that they are being treated unfairly or with disrespect - the environment is unlikely to foster mental health or contribute to the mental well-being of employees.

Workplaces can have a particularly negative effect on the well-being of employees when they:

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