Workplace Mental Health Well Being

The U.S.
Surgeon General’s
Framework for
Workplace
Mental Health
& Well-Being
2022
This Framework is dedicated to all workers
who lost their lives during the pandemic
and to their families. May this serve as a call
to action to lift up the voices of workers,
particularly those most vulnerable, and to
protect their health and well-being.
Table of Contents
Introduction from the Surgeon General 4
Workplaces Can Be Engines of Mental Health and Well-Being 5
Five Essentials for Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being (Figure) 10
Essential 1: Protection from Harm 12
Essential 2: Connection and Community 17
Essential 3: Work-Life Harmony 20
Essential 4: Mattering at Work 24
Essential 5: Opportunity for Growth 28
Conclusion 31
Practice Examples 32
Acknowledgments 37
References 38
The U.S. Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being 3
Introduction Letter
from Dr. Murthy
Growing up in Miami, I often spent my after-school hours and The pandemic has presented us with an opportunity to rethink
weekends in the small clinic that my father and mother ran. As I how we work. We have the power to make workplaces engines
watched my immigrant parents work, I could see that their jobs for mental health and well-being. Doing so will require
provided them with not only a paycheck, but also purpose, dignity, organizations to rethink how they protect workers from harm,
and community. The connection between their work and their foster a sense of connection among workers, show them that they
mental health and well-being was clear. And they knew it. For all matter, make space for their lives outside work, and support their
the financial hardships and social struggles they faced during those long‑term professional growth. This may not be easy. But it will
years, their work allowed them to support their family, connect with be worth it, because the benefits will accrue to both workers and
others, and find meaning. Their work helped them thrive. organizations. A healthy workforce is the foundation for thriving
organizations and a healthy community.
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the nature of work, and the
relationship many workers have with their jobs. The link between My parents, like so many others, were drawn to this country by the
our work and our health has become even more evident. opportunities it offered: to work, learn, and grow; to be happy and
healthy; to belong and to matter. Workplaces have the power to
Today, more and more workers are worried about making ends meet, provide such opportunities, and when they do, everyone is better
dealing with chronic stress, and struggling to balance the demands off. Revitalizing our workplaces to support mental health and
of both work and personal lives. The toll on their mental health well-being is how we can turn a moment of crisis into a moment
is growing. The pandemic also sparked a reckoning among many of progress. The Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace
workers who no longer feel that sacrificing their health, family, Mental Health & Well-Being shows us how to begin that journey.
and communities for work is an acceptable trade-off. Organizations
are also increasingly aware of another trade-off: when the mental
health of workers suffers, so does workplace productivity, creativity,
Vivek H. Murthy, M.D., M.B.A.
and retention. Vice Admiral, U.S. Public Health Service
Surgeon General of the United States
Workplaces Can There are more than 160 million people who are a part of the
U.S. workforce today.1 Work is one of the most vital parts of life,
powerfully shaping our health, wealth, and well-being.2 At its
Be Engines of
best, work provides us the ability to support ourselves and our
loved ones, and can also provide us with a sense of meaning,
opportunities for growth, and a community. When people thrive at
work, they are more likely to feel physically and mentally healthy
Mental Health
overall, and to contribute positively to their workplace.3 This
creates both a responsibility and unique opportunity for leaders
to create workplace environments that support the health and
and Well-Being
well‑being of workers.
Although the COVID-19 pandemic may have accelerated the

evolution of work and the conversation around workplace mental
health and well-being, broad recognition and appreciation for the
relationship between the work environment, culture, community,
and our health preceded the pandemic.4, 5, 6, 7 While many
challenges outside the workplace may impact well-being—from
economic inequality, food insecurity, and housing insecurity to
household, educational, and medical debt—there are still many
ways that organizations can function as engines for mental health
and well-being.8, 9 Organizational leaders, managers, supervisors,
and workers alike have an unprecedented opportunity to examine
the role of work in our lives and explore ways to better enable all
workers to thrive within the workplace and beyond.
The Case for Workplace
Mental Health and Well-Being
employers can do more.15 Consensus scientific bodies and

professional societies like the National Academy of Medicine
and the American Psychological Association, along with U.S.
government agencies such as the Department of Veterans
Affairs, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) at DOL, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
“Mental health in the workplace: Administration (SAMHSA), and the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) National Institutes of Occupational Safety
It’s not a nice-to-have, it’s a must-have.” and Health (NIOSH), have called national attention to the effects
Human Resources Leader and Business Consultant of the workplace on health.7, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Workers manage daily stress that affects their health and

organizational performance. These stressors arise from heavy
workloads, long commutes, unpredictable schedules, limited
Workplace mental health and well-being is a critical priority for autonomy, long work hours, multiple jobs, low wages, and a variety
public health. It has numerous and cascading impacts for the of other work-related challenges on top of responsibilities outside
health of individual workers and their families, organizational of the workplace.22, 23 Some workers may face other challenges in
productivity, the bottom-line for businesses, and the U.S. the workplace, such as hostile or dangerous working conditions,
economy. The U.S. has a long history of labor organizing that harassment, and discrimination.24 Research suggests that five
has, over the years, established protections for workers through workplace attributes are most predictive of whether workers
federal and state laws. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) refer to their organization’s culture as “toxic”: disrespectful,
was established “to foster, promote and develop the welfare non‑inclusive, unethical, cutthroat, and abusive. 24
of working people, to improve their working conditions, and to
enhance their opportunities for profitable employment.”10 Since Chronic stress leads to overactivation of the “fight or flight”
then, laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Civil response, among other responses, and can have negative effects
Rights Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act have all on numerous organ systems in the body.25 Elevated stress
established crucial worker protections including the minimum hormones disrupt sleep, increase muscle tension, and impair
wage, overtime regulations, standards for youth employment, and metabolic function.26 Stress can increase one’s vulnerability to
protections from discrimination, across government and private infection, the risk for diabetes, and the risk for other chronic
organizations.11, 12, 13, 14 While Federal and state laws represent health conditions.27 In fact, chronic stress has also been linked
a minimum floor of protections for workers, organizations and to a higher risk of developing diseases such as high blood
The Case for Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being
pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, obesity, cancer, and

autoimmune diseases. 25 Such stress can also contribute to mental
and behavioral health challenges, including depression, anxiety,
suicidal ideation, and substance misuse, and can have negative 76% of respondents reported at least one
impacts on the mental health of the children and families
symptom of a mental health condition,
of workers. 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
an increase of 17 percentage points in
Competing work and personal demands can also negatively just two years.
impact the health and well-being of workers in a variety of ways.
These role conflicts can magnify psychological stress, increase
the risk for health behaviors such as smoking, unhealthy dietary
habits, alcohol and substance use, and medication overuse, and
cause disruptions to relationships both at work and at home.32, 33
The COVID-19 pandemic brought the relationship between work While the pandemic did not create these work conditions, it
and well-being into clearer focus.5 Workers across the world worsened many of them. Rates of anxiety, depression, social
reported feeling more stressed in 2021 than they were in 2020.34 isolation, job burnout, and insecurity related to food, housing, and
In a separate 2021 survey of 1,500 U.S. adult workers across income rose between March 2020 and mid-2022.5, 37, 38 The Kaiser
for‑profit, nonprofit and government sectors, 76% of respondents Family Foundation found that 62% of health workers surveyed
reported at least one symptom of a mental health condition, an reported that pandemic-related worry and stress negatively
increase of 17 percentage points in just two years.35 Furthermore, affected their mental health, while 49% of health workers
84% of respondents reported at least one workplace factor reported the pandemic negatively impacted their physical health,
(e.g., emotionally draining work, challenges with work-life balance, including sleep issues and frequent headaches.39 In a 2022 survey,
or lack of recognition) that had a negative impact on their mental the CDC found that nearly half of the 26,069 U.S. public health
health. In a survey of more than 2,000 workers conducted by workers they surveyed experienced at least one symptom of a
the American Psychological Association by 2022, low salaries, mental health condition during the COVID-19 pandemic, including
long hours, and the lack of opportunity for advancement were anxiety, PTSD, and depression, and one in twelve experienced
commonly reported as key workplace stressors.36 Among suicidal thoughts.40 Addressing Health Worker Burnout: The U.S.
these same workers, however, seven in ten reported that their Surgeon General’s Advisory on Building a Thriving Health Workforce,
employer is more concerned about the mental health of workers released in May 2022, further highlights this crisis that has been
than before. exacerbated in the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic.38
Workers are still finding it challenging to address these of their work tends to decline.42 Workforce shortages are also
burgeoning negative impacts on their mental health and exacerbated due to early exit from the workforce or missed
well‑being. Mental Health America assessed the perceptions workdays due to health concerns, work‑life conflicts, or
of over 11,000 workers across 17 industries in the United States burnout.38, 43 All of these challenges have been magnified by
in 2021.33 They found that nearly 80% of workers surveyed report many factors over the years, including the rise in chronic diseases,
that their workplace stress affects their relationships with friends, growing mental health concerns, and more recently Long COVID,
family, and coworkers, and only 38% of those who know about a post-COVID-19 infection syndrome that can affect multiple
their organization’s mental health services would feel comfortable organ systems, leading to persistent shortness of breath, fatigue,
using them. Organizational leaders must prioritize mental health and impaired concentration.44, 45, 46, 47
in the workplace by addressing structural barriers to seeking help
and decreasing stigma around accessing mental health support
in the workplace.
It is important to note that workers face different challenges

based on their occupation, setting, organizational structures,
In addition to the many impacts
and personal characteristics such as race, sex (including on the health and well-being of
pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), immigration
workers themselves, workplace
status, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
Workforce demographics in the U.S. are shifting, with increases well-being can affect productivity
in racial and ethnic minority workers, including foreign-born and organizational performance.
workers.41 This population is highly concentrated in non‑standard
work arrangements (including day‑labor, seasonal workers,
etc.) which pose unique occupational health safety risks. As the
workforce changes, it is imperative that workplaces be intentional
in preventing institutionalized bias due to organizational design,
work arrangements, technologies, or global climate change. All workers are part of larger communities, and their well-being is
also impacted by external socio-economic, political, and cultural
In addition to the many impacts on the health and well-being factors that may be outside of an organization’s control. These
of workers themselves, workplace well-being can affect include what is known as the “U.S. health disadvantage”: poorer
productivity and organizational performance. When people health, shorter lifespans, higher health care costs, and less access
feel anxious or depressed, the quality, pace, and performance to health care compared with other wealthy countries.48, 49
Even so, organizational efforts to invest in workplace well-being,

as well as in local organizations and community development,
can in turn support the development of a happier, healthier, more
productive workforce and contribute to the success and economic
well‑being of an organization.37, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54
Chronic diseases and injuries in the U.S. workforce costs employers Creating an environment where workers’
more than half a trillion dollars in lost productivity each year.55
Decades of research have also shown that prioritizing and investing
voices are supported without fear of
in efforts that address workplace well-being can have significant job loss or retaliation is an essential
returns impacting the bottom line. Workplace well‑being efforts
have notable effects on organizational costs—for example, those
component of healthy organizations.
associated with reductions in absenteeism and annual health care
claims. Organizations that focused on worker well-being have also
reported higher productivity and retention rates.
Work is an important social determinant of worker health.

Improving the work environment to support workplace mental
health and well-being calls for workers at the table. The U.S. The Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace Mental Health
labor movement has improved worker well-being by advocating & Well-Being is intended to spark organizational dialogue and
for health care and occupational health and safety regulations change in the workplace. It can also catalyze areas for further
and protections, especially in eliminating workplace hazards and research, strategic investment, and broader policy advancement.
preventing accidents.56 Many components in this Framework Centered around the foundational principles of equity and the
have been successfully fought for and won in workplaces across voices of all workers, it includes five Essentials and necessary
the U.S. by workers themselves, including paid sick and family components for addressing workplace mental health and
leave, living wages, and social support at work.57, 58 Creating an well‑being based on human needs (see Figure on following page).
environment where workers’ voices are supported without fear Organizations can use this Framework to support their workplaces
of job loss or retaliation is an essential component of healthy as engines of mental health and well-being.
organizations.59, 60
Five Essentials Centered on the worker voice and equity, these five Essentials
support workplaces as engines of well-being. Each Essential is
Components
for Workplace grounded in two human needs, shared across industries and roles. Creating a plan with all workers to enact these components
can help reimagine workplaces as engines of well-being.
Mental Health
& Well-Being Protection from Harm
• Prioritize workplace physical and psychological safety
• Enable adequate rest
• Normalize and support mental health
Safety Security • Operationalize DEIA* norms, policies, and programs
Protection
from Harm Connection & Community
• Create cultures of inclusion and belonging
Learning Social Support • Cultivate trusted relationships
• Foster collaboration and teamwork
Work-Life Harmony
Opportunity Connection • Provide more autonomy over how work is done
for Growth & Community •
•
Make schedules as flexible and predictable as possible
Increase access to paid leave
Centered on • Respect boundaries between work and non-work time
Worker Voice Mattering at Work

and Equity • Provide a living wage
Accomplishment Belonging • Engage workers in workplace decisions
• Build a culture of gratitude and recognition
• Connect individual work with organizational mission
Opportunity for Growth

Dignity Autonomy
Mattering Work-Life • Offer quality training, education, and mentoring
at Work Harmony • Foster clear, equitable pathways for career advancement
• Ensure relevant, reciprocal feedback
Meaning Flexibility
*Diversity, Equity,
Inclusion & Accessibility
Framework Development
and Application
This Framework contributes to decades of public health, The Framework can be viewed as a starting point for
economic, sociological, and organizational psychology research. organizations in updating and institutionalizing policies,
It is informed by the voices of many workers and unions based in processes, and practices to best support the mental health and
a variety of occupations and sectors, including retail, childcare, well-being of workers. Ensuring workplace well-being requires
education, hospitality and travel, agriculture, construction, an intentional, ongoing effort by employers and leaders across
manufacturing, grocery, technology, finance, utilities, government, all levels, with the voices of workers and equity (i.e., a more
and health care. It is also informed by conversations with equitable policy and practice environment) at the center.61
workplace leaders, as well as academic and industry experts. The Five Essentials can guide leaders, managers, and supervisors,
While not an exhaustive literature review of the evidence base, as well as empower workers, to identify and communicate about
the Framework was developed based on desk research as priority organizational changes needed. Workplace leaders and
well as numerous conversations and expert roundtables. supervisors across all industries can have a powerful impact on
The framework includes Five Essentials for Workplace Mental worker well‑being by setting organizational culture, shaping the
Health & Well‑Being: day-to-day experiences of workers, and prioritizing workforce
engagement. The most effective leaders express compassion,
empathy, and generosity; communicate openly, often, and clearly;
and practice human‑ and wellness‑centered leadership by
recognizing the connection between individual strengths, growth,
and organizational change.62, 63, 64
The Five Essentials can be adapted across different workplaces

Protection Connection & Work-Life with the recognition that some components may be adapted more
from Harm Community Harmony
extensively for organizations with access to greater resources.
Organizations should build in systems for accountability, review
existing worker engagement survey data to better understand
the needs among disproportionately impacted groups, utilize
validated tools for measuring worker well-being, and ensure
processes for continuous quality improvement.65, 66, 67 These
Mattering Opportunity systems are critical to sustain workplace structures and practices
at Work for Growth that advance rather than harm the health and well‑being of all
workers long-term.68, 69, 70, 71
Essential 1: “The leaders of a company set the
Protection from Harm tone, and if they’re willing to talk
about mental health, that trickles
all the way down.”
Workplace Wellness Leader, Technology Sector
Safety Security
Protection
from Harm
The first Essential of this Framework is Protection from Harm.

This Essential rests on two human needs: safety and security.
More than two-in-five workers surveyed by the American
Psychological Association in 2022 reported that health and safety
concerns negatively affect their stress level at work.72
Workplace safety means all workers are in a safe and healthful

work environment, protected from physical harm, injury, illness,
and death.73 This is done through continued efforts to minimize
occupational hazards and physical workplace violence, as well
as psychological harm such as bias, discrimination, emotional
hostility, bullying, and harassment.74, 75 Security builds on safety
to include financial, and job security, given the negative effects
that layoffs and job loss can have on the workers and their
families.76 (Discussed further in Essential 4).
Essential 1: Protection from Harm
Protection from Harm To fully address workplace violence, organizations must take
all steps to comply with regulations and regularly improve
Components related policies and programs.79, 82, 83 Workplace violence is
disproportionately experienced by women, whether it comes from
• Prioritize workplace physical and psychological safety
a customer, a coworker, or partner who threatens or harms them
• Enable adequate rest at work.84 Between fiscal years 2018 and 2021, the U.S. Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission received a total of 98,411
• Normalize and support mental health
charges alleging harassment (e.g., race, national origin) under
• Operationalize Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility any basis and 27,291 charges alleging sexual harassment.85
(DEIA) norms, policies, and programs Of these, 43% were concurrently filed with a retaliation charge.
62% of all harassment charges were filed by women, and
78% of the sexual harassment charges were filed by women.
Of the 1,945 sexual harassment charges filed concurrently with a
Prioritize workplace physical and psychological safety race charge, 71% were filed by Black/African women. Importantly,
the majority of individuals who say they experience harassment
The first component of this Essential is to prioritize workplace never take formal action. Organizational leaders can do more to
physical and psychological health and safety. People cannot encourage reporting by protecting workers from harassment and
perform well at work if they feel physically or psychologically potential retaliation.85 Certain industries are also at greater risk for
unsafe.77, 78, 79 When workers feel psychologically safe, they workplace violence, including health care, law enforcement and
speak up without the risk of being punished, retaliated against correctional officers, education, and service providers, with taxi
or humiliated, and without fear of these risks. Racial and ethnic drivers being more than 20 times more likely to be murdered on
minority workers are at higher risk for workplace injuries, which the job than other workers.86, 87, 88
has led to an increased frequency and prevalence of work‑related
disabilities for non-Hispanic Black and foreign-born Hispanic Mitigating harmful impacts in the work environment begins with
workers.80 Workers such as migrant and seasonal agricultural a review by employers of all existing occupational health and
workers, who are often foreign-born Hispanic workers, may also safety legal requirements, and their own workplace policies and
be disproportionately affected by climate change and subjected conditions to ensure standards and regular compliance.89
to extreme heat stress.81 They may also face discriminatory There are numerous resources and validated tools from the CDC
practices such as living in fear of potential deportation or losing and OSHA that organizations can use to guide these efforts
their job if they report injuries. (see resources on page 16). Organizations can request technical
assistance, education, and training from OSHA for information on sleep were 1.62 times as likely to have a workplace injury than
legal requirements, and periodic guidance on and monitoring of those who did.95 Long work hours have been shown to raise
implementation of policies and measures to protect worker health workers’ risk for exhaustion, anxiety, and depression.96
and well-being. Fatigue diminishes productivity as the risk of burnout soars.97, 98
When workers have adequate rest at work, they are less
Leaders at all organizational levels can collaborate with workers vulnerable to workplace mistakes and injuries.96, 99 Workplace
to examine and eliminate workplace hazards, then design, leaders can consider the length of working hours, overtime shifts,
implement, and regularly evaluate programs for workplace and opportunities for offline rest and refresh time.
safety.62 Efforts can include, but are not limited to, workstation
redesign to prevent injury, including work-related access to
lethal means (a risk factor for suicide among workers); ensuring Normalize and support mental health
policies for infection prevention and control, and prevention of
heat‑related illnesses. In addition to specific efforts to prevent Third, organizations can further normalize and support mental
physical injury, leaders can collaborate with workers to promote health while decreasing stigma at work by validating challenges,
total worker safety. Efforts can include, but are not limited to, communicating mental health and well‑being as priorities, and
increasing access to workplace training and job tools in multiple offering both support and prevention services. Leaders and
languages, examining workload and adequacy of resources to managers throughout an organization must be supported to
meet job demands (e.g. staffing, coverage), reducing long working create a culture of inclusivity and to normalize mental health
hours, and eliminating policies and productivity metrics that cause care. This culture includes modeling, communicating, regularly
harm (e.g. limiting worker rest or bathroom breaks).8, 90, 91, 92, 93 promoting, and supporting workers’ access to services throughout
all channels of worker engagement. This should also include
training and support for supervisors at all levels with resources,
Enable adequate rest including on-call services such as workplace Employee Assistance
Programs (EAP) which remain significantly underutilized.100, 101
The second component is to enable adequate rest. Insufficient Organizations can regularly evaluate EAP utilization, and
rest, whether lack of sleep or lack of quality rest, or from strive to promote, improve, and supplement them based on
long work hours, night shift work, stress, anxiety, pain, health worker needs. Employers should review benefits packages
conditions, medications, caffeine, alcohol, or possibly from and provide comprehensive health care coverage that includes
lack of refresh breaks or working multiple jobs, can impair access to mental health and substance use care and treatment.
the physical, emotional, and mental health of workers.94 Organizations can further make mental health care more easily
One meta‑analysis found that workers who did not get adequate accessible while ensuring confidentiality by facilitating access
to both on-site and off-site after-hours care, encouraging time disabilities face discrimination and steep employment disparities.
off for mental health care, and supporting access to quality and As of 2021 U.S. data, only 19% of persons with a disability were
affordable mental health care services, including telehealth. employed, compared to 63% of persons without a disability.109
Workplace leaders can further normalize mental health by Employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to
supporting organizational and local efforts to address stigma, qualified individuals with disabilities. Job Accommodation Network
such as by signing on to the National Alliance for Mental Illness (JAN) and Administration for Community Living’s Americans
StigmaFree Company Pledge.102 with Disabilities Act National Network provide free training and
resources for employees, employers, and job applicants.110 The
White House Executive Order 14035 on DEIA, the U.S. Equal
Operationalize Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Employment Opportunity Commission, and the U.S. Department
(DEIA) norms, policies, and programs of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy also offer
additional resources in these areas.111, 112, 113
The fourth and final component is to operationalize DEIA
norms, policies, and programs. Prioritizing DEIA norms means
operationalizing relevant policies and programs in ways that
ensure safety. This includes confronting structural racism,
microaggressions, ableism, and implicit bias.103, 104 In inclusive
workplace cultures, all workers, including those with disabilities
and from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds, feel
safe to be authentic and express their feelings because they
trust that their coworkers welcome and value their unique
perspectives.33, 105 When diversity is celebrated as a source
of strength, workers experience less stress and anxiety as
bias and prejudice is not tolerated.106, 107 Inclusive leadership
is vital for fostering diversity among teams and is required to
support a work environment where all team members feel
valued and represented.33, 108
DEIA also includes considerations for people with disabilities

to ensure equitable access to employment, as well as workplace
participation, accommodations, and modifications. People with
Box 1
Protection from Harm • Spanish-Language Compliance Assistance Suicide Prevention

If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional
Resources Resources DOL/OSHA distress or thoughts of suicide, help is available.
Call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 at 988.
• Safety & Health Improvement Program Or in a crisis, text 741741 for 24/7, confidential, free
Manuals, Guidebooks, Training Oregon Healthy Workforce Center crisis counseling. Or call the National Alliance for
Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline at 1-800-950-6264,
• Mental Health Toolkit Employer Assistance Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., ET.
• Americans with Disabilities Act National
Network and Resource Network on Disability • Preventing Suicide: A Technical Package
Inclusion (EARN) of Policy, Programs, and Practices CDC
• Fundamentals of Total Worker Health®
Approaches Centers for Disease Control • Comprehensive Blueprint for Workplace
and Prevention (CDC) / National Institute for Mental Health and Substance Use Suicide Prevention National Action Alliance
Recovery Support
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for Suicide Prevention
• Workplace Supported Recovery CDC/NIOSH
• “What is a Safety Climate?” CDC/NIOSH • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
Webinar • CDC Mental Health Resources
• Sleep: An Important Health and Safety • Recovery for Every Worker, Every Employer Other
Concern at Work CDC Workplace Health DOL
• Helping Small Businesses DOL/OSHA
Resource Center • What can YOU do?: The “Mental Health at
• On-Site Consultation DOL/OSHA
• Workforce GPS Guide: Beyond the Record, Work: What Can I Do” PSA Campaign DOL
• Stigma-Free Company National Alliance
a Justice-oriented Approach to Background • Drug-Free Workplace Resources Substance
for Mental Illness (NAMI)
Checks John Jay College Institute for Justice Abuse and Mental Health Services
and Opportunity Administration (SAMHSA) • Resources for Prioritizing Staff Wellness
Office of Head Start
• Resources and Technical Assistance DOL
Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) • Wellbeing In The Workplace Guidebook
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• Workplace Violence Program Resources
DOL • Advancing Health Equity The Community
Guide
• Training Resources for Employers to Protect
Workers DOL / Occupational Safety and • Guidelines on Mental Health at Work World
Health Administration (OSHA) Health Organization (WHO)
Essential 2: “I don’t want to just feel like I
Connection and Community know how to perform to belong.
I want to feel like I can be exactly
who I am and still belong...
that’s very different.”
Mid-career Mental Health Worker
The second Essential is Connection and Community.

Organizations that create opportunities for social connection
and community can also help improve health and well-being. 8, 114
This Essential rests on two human needs: social support
Social Support and belonging.
Human beings have an innate need for social connection and

the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the health and well‑being
Connection
impacts of isolation.115, 116 The need for social connection extends
& Community
to the workplace, as supportive relationships are not limited
to intimate networks of close family or friends.114, 117 Given the
amount of time people spend in the workplace, the relationships
and connections we build there can have a variety of impacts.
Belonging
Having social support, or relationships and networks that can
offer physical and psychological help, such as emotional support,
informational support, and advice, can mitigate feelings of
loneliness and isolation.118 Belonging is the feeling of being an
accepted member of a group, or of connectedness given one’s
interpersonal relationships.48 Fostering a sense of belonging and
connection within the broader communities they are a part of has
the potential to improve the health and well-being of workers and
communities, and the prosperity of organizations themselves.48
Essential 2: Connection and Community
Connection and Community Cultivate trusted relationships
Components The second component of this Essential is cultivating trusted

relationships.119 Leaders can create structure and opportunities
• Create cultures of inclusion and belonging
for workers to build trust and better understand one another
• Cultivate trusted relationships as whole people and not just as skill sets.123, 124 This mitigates
loneliness and helps workers across all levels value and empathize
• Foster collaboration and teamwork
with each other, while helping each other cope with stress and
uncertainty.122, 125 Having supportive work relationships can
improve performance and is associated with worker engagement
and innovation.115 Many workplace relationships can positively
affect worker health and well-being, including those between
leaders and workers, among workers collaborating on teams,
Create cultures of inclusion and belonging and between workers and their consumers and customers.8, 126
The first component of Connection and Community is to create Having clear and consistent communication between workers
cultures of inclusion and belonging. Organizations can begin to and leaders is foundational in building trust.127 Trust can be
build social connections and community at work by encouraging difficult to foster if workers feel disconnected from their leaders
what scientists call prosocial behavior, while guarding against and organizations.123 Promoting trust among leaders and workers
practices, policies, or behaviors that may be barriers to social begins with listening to worker concerns and explaining why key
connection.119 Prosocial behavior promotes positive social decisions are made within an organization.128 Leaders can build
relationships through welcoming, helping, and reassuring others. trust through small, everyday interactions such as modeling and
Organizational cultures that promote belonging can also foster inviting others to share important moments of their daily lives
a powerful protective force against bias, discrimination, and with each other.
exclusion in the workplace.8, 120, 121, 122 Organizational leaders
should cultivate environments and cultures where connection
is encouraged, and workers of all backgrounds are included.
This may also include support, without fear of retaliation, for
workers to have their voices and concerns heard for local policy
and program change, such as through associations, cooperatives,
and unions.
Essential 2: Connection and Community
Box 2
Foster collaboration and teamwork
Connection and Community
The third component is to foster collaboration and teamwork.
The future of work includes both remote and hybrid work, in Resources
a variety of full‑time and part‑time arrangements, so there is
• Worker Resource and Organizing Center U.S. Department of Labor
even more need to be intentional about how to build teams,
(DOL)
communicate, and collaborate.129, 130, 131 Organizational leaders,
supervisors, and project managers can communicate the • Disability Inclusion in the Workplace: Why It Matters Employer
importance of teamwork, encourage regular communication, Assistance and Resource Network (EARN)
model authenticity, provide teams with effective collaboration • Empower Work Text Line
tools, and include time for non-work connection such as
• Work Design Principle #3: Improve Social Relationships in the
community service.132 Across organizations and within their
Workplace The Work and Well-Being Initiative (Harvard T.H. Chan
communities, leaders can also consider community liaisons
School of Public Health / MIT Sloan School of Management)
or Asset-Based Community Development to address issues like
racial injustice, LGBTQ+ inequities, and other social determinants • A to Z of Disabilities and Accommodations Job Accommodation
of health to support worker well-being and foster connection Network
in the broader community, while improving the bottom line • Center for Peer Support Mental Health America
of businesses.48, 133, 134
• Find Local Assistance and Network of Partners U.S. Small
Business Administration (SBA)
Essential 3: “I felt powerless in the position.
Work-Life Harmony I felt like there was never any
freedom to choose things or make
decisions [ for myself ].”
Mid-career worker, currently unemployed, with numerous
prior low-wage service sector jobs
The third Essential is Work-Life Harmony. Professional and

personal roles and responsibilities can together create work
and non-work conflicts.8, 135 The ability to integrate work and
non-work demands rests on the human needs of autonomy and
flexibility.136 Organizations that increase worker autonomy, or how
much control one has over how they do their work, and whose
workplaces provide greater flexibility, or the ability to work when
and where is best for them, see workers who are more likely to
succeed and retain staff for longer.8 The expansion of remote and
hybrid work opportunities, driven by the needs of the COVID‑19
pandemic and enabled by advances in technology, has a number
of impacts on worker mental health and well-being that merit
additional research. While some reporting has shown the positive
impacts of remote and hybrid work on flexibility, others have
indicated negative impacts of blurred work-life boundaries.137, 138
Work-Life
Autonomy Organizations must see workers not only for their work roles,
Harmony but as whole people. They may have many needs, roles, and
responsibilities outside of work, whether it is time needed for
Flexibility routine physical and mental health care, an unexpected family
issue that requires urgent attention, or for regular time and space
for rest, exercise, educational pursuits, and hobbies. Workers
who are experiencing, or who care for family members who are
experiencing, acute or chronic illness, mental health challenges,
Essential 3: Work-Life Harmony
or a disability may also need additional time to manage their ranked “good work-life balance and learning and development
conditions, responsibilities as a caregiver, and care for themselves. opportunities” highest; workers also wanted more flexibility
This may include having the flexibility to attend multiple regular in where they worked, with 75% preferring hybrid or remote
or unplanned appointments. Many workers may also have work options.152 Another group to consider are older adults
caregiving responsibilities for children, older parents, or other (aged 65 years and up), for whom organizations can examine
dependents.139, 140, 141, 142 Notably, these responsibilities work environments and policies to enable them to remain in the
disproportionately fall on women.143 workforce longer, while promoting their healthy longevity
and well-being.153
The overload and interference that can arise between work and
life roles have been linked to negative health outcomes, including
an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, digestive issues,
poor sleep quality, and substance use.144, 145, 146 On the other hand,
workers who feel they can better harmonize their professional and
personal needs report greater satisfaction with their work and life Work-Life Harmony
and experience fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety.147, 148 Components
In a recent survey by the Society for Human Resource Management,
• Provide more autonomy over how work is done
many human resource professionals reported that they recognize
the importance of workplace mental health and well-being, but • Make schedules as flexible and predictable as possible
some feel they lack the resources to meet the needs of workers,
• Increase access to paid leave
and others are unsure of which benefits to provide.149
• Respect boundaries between work and non-work time
Young workers today represent more than one-third of the U.S.
workforce and play an important role in shifting societal attitudes
and perceptions around work-life harmony.150 According to a 2022
Deloitte survey among 23,220 Gen Z and Millennial workers Provide more autonomy over how work is done
(born between 1996-2010 and 1980-1995, respectively) across
46 countries globally, low compensation was the number one cited The first component of work-life harmony is to provide more
reason for leaving their jobs in the last two years, and 44% of autonomy over how work is done. Organizations that increase
Gen Zs and 43% of Millennials say many people have recently opportunities for worker control over how, when, and where work
left their organization due to workload pressure.151, 152 When is done can mitigate work and life conflicts, engender more trust
asked about their priorities in choosing an employer, workers in workplaces and coworkers, and improve health.8, 154, 155, 156
When possible, increased worker control over scope of work, Workers subject to irregular schedules are more likely to report
process for accomplishing projects, and scheduling and location a higher likelihood of psychological distress and poor sleep
(e.g. condensed hours or work weeks and remote or hybrid work quality, which is linked to a host of negative health outcomes.166
arrangements), can help reduce turnover as workers report Schedule irregularity among workers can also lead to work-life
greater productivity and increased satisfaction with work.8, 157, 158, 159 conflicts that adversely affect relationships both in and out of the
Employers must clearly and frequently communicate with workers workplace, including behavioral and mental health challenges in
to address tensions between the flexibility that staff may want children of working parents.163, 164, 167, 168 Employers can implement
and need, alongside organizational needs. family‑friendly policies such as flexible start and end times to work
days, and not penalizing workers with lost wages when personal,
family needs, or emergencies arise.
Make schedules as flexible and predictable as possible
The second component of Work-Life Harmony is to make Increase access to paid leave
schedules as flexible and predictable as possible. Many workers
are subject to variable and unpredictable work hours and Third, organizations should increase access to paid leave—paid
scheduling demands.160 A Brookings Institute analysis found sick leave; paid family and medical leave, including paid parental
that, in the leisure and hospitality industry, three-quarters of all leave for pregnancy and post-partum care; and paid time off for
workers receive their schedules less than one-month in advance, vacation.169, 170 The U.S. remains the only advanced economy in the
with most receiving notice less than two weeks in advance.161 Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development that
In the construction industry, nearly 40% of workers report does not require paid medical and family leave be provided to its
receiving their schedules less than one week in advance. workforce.171 While paid sick leave was available to 79% of U.S.
Unstable and unpredictable scheduling is linked to increased civilian workers in March 2021, there are significant disparities
income volatility and an increased risk of economic hardship, among wage categories. 95% of workers whose average hourly
which can degrade physical and mental health.162 For example, wage placed them in the top 10% of civilian workers had access
while it may not always be possible to predict job needs and to paid sick leave, compared to only 35% of those in the bottom
schedules, unstable schedules can make it difficult to obtain 10% of all civilian workers, disproportionately impacting Black and
childcare and transportation. Workers with disabilities who Hispanic workers. Paid family leave remains the least accessible
need accommodations for transportation or personal care at paid leave benefit, available to 23% of civilian workers overall
the workplace may not have access to those accommodations but only 7% of workers in the bottom 10% wage category.156, 172
on demand, and this instability fuels psychological distress Unequal and limited access to paid sick, family, and medical leave,
and burnout.163, 164, 165 can contribute to a higher percentage of individuals working while
sick (or “presenteeism”) and the spread of infection at work, as Box 3

well as decreased productivity, burnout, and labor shortages.173, 174,
175, 176, 177, 178
Increasing access to paid sick and other types of leave Work-Life Harmony
(e.g., family, medical, school) can reduce the likelihood of lost Resources
wages by 30%, positively affect the physical and mental health
of workers and their children, improve retention, and reduce the • Work Design Principle #1: Give Employees More Control Over
costs associated with turnover.135, 156, 179, 180 Their Work The Work and Well-Being Initiative (Harvard T.H. Chan
School of Public Health / MIT Sloan School of Management)
• Work and Life: A Behavioral Approach to Solving Work-Life

Respect boundaries between work and non‑work time Conflict Ideas42
• How Can We Grant Employees More Flexibility in Their Job

The fourth component of work-life harmony is to respect
Positions Mental Health America
boundaries between work and non-work time. When leaders and
supervisors set, respect, and model clear boundaries between • Five Ways Leaders Can Support Remote Work MIT Sloan
time on and off the job, without penalizing workers for this Management Review
flexibility needed, workers report a greater sense of well‑being.181 • National Business Group on Health
This also helps workers have the critical time needed for rest to
• Paid Leave National Partnership for Women & Families
optimize their health, productivity, and creativity, while alleviating
anxiety or fears of missing work demands. One study among
2,000 faculty and staff across 40 public universities in Australia
from June to November 2020 found that staff who had supervisors
that expected them to respond to messages after work
reported higher levels of psychological distress and emotional
exhaustion, including headaches and back pain, than groups
whose supervisors did not.182 Workplace leaders and supervisors
across all organizational units can establish policies to limit digital
communication outside of work hours, such as after a specific
evening hour and on weekends.183
Essential 4: “We are real people. We go home,
Mattering at Work we have real issues...
workers need to know that
their employers don’t see them
as robots.”
Mid-career Emergency Medical Technician
People want to know that they matter to those around them, and
that their work makes a difference in the lives of others. Knowing
you matter has been shown to lower stress, while feeling like you
do not can raise the risk for depression.184, 185
The fourth Essential is Mattering at Work. It rests on the

human needs of dignity and meaning. Dignity is the sense of
being respected and valued.186 When the dignity of workers is
affirmed and supported in the workplace, it enhances well‑being.
Conversely, being made to feel disrespected or not valued may
Dignity lead to an increase in stress and feelings of anger, cynicism,
Mattering
at Work hostility, and withdrawal.187 Meaning in the workplace can refer
to the sense of broader purpose and significance of one’s work.
Meaning Studies have shown that having meaning and purpose reduces
the risk for health complications such as heart attacks and stroke,
and when connected to work, can lead to improved productivity
and innovation.186, 188, 189, 190
Essential 4: Mattering at Work
Mattering at Work wage as well as access to benefits that further promote and
protect their health and well-being. This should include mental
Components health supports and, where feasible, retirement plans, workers’
compensation, financial and legal services, and caregiving
• Provide a living wage
supports (e.g., childcare).
• Engage workers in workplace decisions
A recent study funded by the National Institute on Minority Health
• Build a culture of gratitude and recognition
and Health Disparities found that every $1 increase in the minimum
• Connect individual work with organizational mission wage of U.S. states could reduce the suicide rate among people
with a high school education or less by nearly 6%.194 Increases
in the minimum wage across a range of sectors in the U.S. have
been shown to improve parent-reported health among young
children and reduce racial and ethnic disparities in income.195,
Provide a living wage 196
Performing uncompensated work, unpaid overtime, or routinely
making self‑sacrifices for organizations may affect worker health
The first component of this Essential is to provide a living wage. and well‑being.197 Aligned with the Good Jobs Principles outlined
Nearly one-third of U.S. workers earn less than $15 an hour, by DOL and the U.S. Department of Commerce, organizations
which is broadly recognized as insufficient to meet the cost of must ensure that all workers are paid an equitable, stable, and
living in many parts of the country.191 Work and income are critical predictable living wage before overtime, tips, and commission,
social determinants of health and well-being.192 The American and that these wages increase as worker skills increase.93
Psychological Association’s 2022 Work and Well-Being Survey
found that workers who worried about their compensation not
keeping pace with inflation were more likely to report work as Engage workers in workplace decisions
having negative impacts on their mental health.36 Another recent
survey conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers of 3,000 workers The second component of Mattering at Work is to engage workers
across several industries found that more than half of respondents in workplace decisions. Employers must ensure that they are
(56%) reported feeling stressed about their finances, and among equitably engaging and empowering all workers to improve
“financially-stressed” workers, 49% said that money worries workplaces.198 Employee or worker engagement is the extent to
had a severe or major impact on their mental health in the past which organizational leaders and supervisors involve workers in
year.193 Organizations should review all work resources to meet developing organizational mission statements, values, goals, and
job demands, including compensation, to offer workers a living objectives, as well as the level of enthusiasm and commitment
that workers have in their work and workplace.65 A 2022 Gallup Connect individual work with organizational mission
State of the Global Workforce Survey found that worker
engagement in the U.S. and Canada is low at 33%, yet it is among The fourth component is to connect individual work with
the highest globally.34 To identify and respond to their workers’ organizational mission and the impact of their work. Shared
priority well‑being needs, leaders can utilize existing engagement purpose, or a collective sense of working toward a common
surveys, add measures to executive dashboards, and use other goal, assigns further meaning to work, generates pride, and
validated tools to regularly measure well-being. fuels motivation, all while reducing stress.186 Organizations can
help workers see the connection between their day-to-day work
and the organizational purpose and mission. Leaders can also
Build a culture of gratitude and recognition reinforce these connections by acknowledging the different
roles of individuals, teams, and departments in achieving
Third, in addition to recognizing workers through compensation, organizational goals.201
workplace leaders can build a culture of gratitude and recognition
where workers feel seen, respected, needed, and valued.
Supervisors hold a powerful role in shaping organizational culture
and worker well-being. Regardless of their position, when people
feel appreciated, recognized, and engaged by their supervisors
and coworkers, their sense of value and meaning increases, as
well as their capacity to manage stress.199, 200 Researchers have
also found that staff who received frequent appreciation at work
from colleagues and supervisors were more likely to recognize
and appreciate others, and that this culture had positive effects
on their sense of feeling valued, as well as on team performance.
Box 4
Mattering at Work
Resources
Manuals, Guidebooks, Toolkits Measurement Tools
• Job Quality Toolkit U.S. Department of Commerce • NIOSH Worker Well-Being Questionnaire Centers for Disease
• Tool for Conducting a Pay Analysis to Understand Whether Control and Prevention (CDC) / National Institute for Occupational
Full‑time Hourly Employees Earn Enough Money to Support Their Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Household Good Jobs Institute • Workplace Health Promotion CDC
• The Power of Four Words: “What Matters to You?” Institute • Valid and Reliable Survey Instruments to Measure Burnout,
for Healthcare Improvement Well‑Being, and Other Work-Related Dimensions National
• Addressing Burnout in the Behavioral Health Workforce through Academy of Medicine (NAM)
Organizational Strategies, Chapter 3- Planning Processes

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA)
• Healthy Workplace Participatory Program Toolkit University

of Massachusetts Lowell
• “Who is Engaged at Work?” Article (2019), American College

of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
• “6 Job Quality Metrics Every Company Should Know” Article (2021),

Brookings
Essential 5: “What makes work hard is when
Opportunity for Growth I don’t see or sense that the people
who are right directly above me,
like my boss, advocate for my
growth. They don’t even have a
sense of what’s next for me.”
Entry-level Worker, Non-profit Sector
Learning
The fifth and final Essential is Opportunity for Growth.

This Essential rests on the human needs of learning and
Opportunity
accomplishment. Learning is the process of acquiring
for Growth
new knowledge and skills in the workplace, which provides
opportunities for individual intellectual, social, professional,
and emotional growth.202 Learning helps workers meet
deadlines and reach goals at work, while promoting healthy
Accomplishment
social interactions.203, 204 Without learning or working towards
shared goals, workers can start to feel stagnant, frustrated,
and ineffective. 202 While learning is the process of growth,
accomplishment is the outcome of meeting goals and having an
impact.205 Accomplishment confers a sense of competence that
reduces stress, anxiety, and self-doubt.206 When organizations
create more opportunities for learning, accomplishment, and
growth, workers become more optimistic about their abilities
and more enthusiastic about contributing to the organization.207
Essential 5: Opportunity for Growth
Opportunity for Growth Foster clear, equitable pathways for career advancement
Components The second component is to foster clear, equitable pathways for

career advancement. When organizations provide transparent
• Offer quality training, education, and mentoring
career pathways and advancement opportunities for all workers,
• Foster clear, equitable pathways for career advancement this also fosters inclusion and diversity in the workplace.
This should include resources and tools that can better
• Ensure relevant, reciprocal feedback
support workers over time and address systematic barriers
in the workplace. Opportunities might include accessible
professional training programs, career navigation support, tuition
reimbursement for classes outside of the workplace, English
language courses, and promotion opportunities. For other workers
this may take the form of rotations through other departments
Offer quality training, education, and mentoring or organizations, sabbaticals, or being offered new types of
responsibilities or assignments that give them an opportunity
The first component of Opportunity for Growth is to offer quality to stretch their skills or learn new ones. It is critical to ensure
training, education, and mentoring. A recent survey of executives an equitable and fair distribution of opportunities and eliminate
at 129 large and midsize U.S. companies found that only 59% barriers for advancement among workers of color. With more
of companies surveyed have prioritized worker learning and remote and hybrid work, organizations must also ensure that these
growth over the past three years.208 Training to increase skills work arrangements do not limit access to growth or other career
may also be coupled with opportunities for education outside of advancement opportunities.211
work to build knowledge in their own work, or in other areas of
interest. Employers can informally promote growth opportunities
by showing genuine interest in workers through personal
encouragement, coaching, and mentorship.209, 210
Essential 5: Opportunity for Growth
Box 5
Ensure relevant, reciprocal feedback
Opportunity for Growth
The final component is to ensure relevant, reciprocal feedback.
Leaders and managers can provide an appropriate level of Resources
guidance to help workers by considering their strengths
• Resource Leveraging & Service Coordination to Increase
and growth opportunities.33 Organizations can create more
Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with
opportunities for genuinely engaging with their workers, especially
Disabilities Federal Joint Communication to State and Local
in a way that is positive, collaborative, and outcome‑oriented.
Governments
This should include equipping all leaders, especially new or
mid‑level supervisors and managers, with the supportive training, • Toolkits to Achieve Workplace Change Harvard University Work,
tools, and resources they need to engage, manage, lead, and Family & Health Network
coach others.65 • Bridging the Advancement Gap: What Frontline Employees Want—
and What Employees Think They Want McKinsey & Company
• What Professional Development Opportunities Can We Offer?

Mental Health America
• 4 Tools to Help Managers Connect With Remote Teams MIT Sloan

School of Management
• President’s Executive Order on Diversity Equity Inclusion and

Accessibility in the Federal Workforce
• 7 Tips for Making the Most of Your Check-Ins The Management

Center
• Learning at Work and Wellbeing What Works Centre for Wellbeing
Conclusion
As we recover from the pandemic and rebuild our economy,
leaders across organizations, together with workers, have an
opportunity to reinvest in the mental health and well-being of
our nation’s workforce. We can build workplaces that are engines
of well-being—showing workers that they matter, that their work
matters, and that they have the support necessary to flourish.
In doing so, we will foster more resilient, productive, and
successful organizations and communities.
This Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace Mental Health

& Well-Being underscores the inextricable connection between
the well-being of workers and the health of organizations. It offers
a foundation and resources that can be used by workplaces of any
To learn more about this
size, across any industry. framework and to find shareable
resources, visit our webpage at
Ultimately, sustainable change must be driven by committed
surgeongeneral.gov/workplace
leaders in continuous collaboration with the valued workers
who power each workplace. The most important asset in any
organization is its people. By choosing to center their voices,
we can ensure that everyone has a platform to thrive.
Practice *This list is not comprehensive, nor does including an example
indicate endorsement. Rather, these examples are intended to
serve as a starting point for organizations and organizational
Examples*
leaders as they apply the Framework in their workplaces.
Kent State University

212
Kent State University (KSU) is a public, higher-education institution ‘walk and talks’ which gave workers an opportunity to be together,
with approximately 6,000 employees across eight locations in Ohio be physically active, and find peer support.
and New York. In 2012, KSU leadership committed to addressing
employee well-being, work-life balance, and mental health. After In the first six months following the launch of the campaign,
surveying staff, holding focus groups, and creating an inventory KSU found a notable increase in EAP utilization and increased
of campus resources, KSU administration confirmed that mental web traffic to their EAP website on mental health issues. For the
health and work-life balance were top employee concerns and 12-month period after the launch of the campaign in 2012, KSU
developed a Workplace Mental Health and Wellness Initiative. saw a reduction in claims dollars spent for covered employees
diagnosed with depression of $4,861.93 per employee per
In addition to efforts to build trust and workshops to help year, resulting in more than $1 million in savings. Following the
supervisors identify and respond to signs of depression among implementation of the program, positive responses to employee
staff, the team at KSU focused on normalizing mental health surveys asking if workers believed their organization cared about
by minimizing stigma around accessing support services. their health and well-being more than tripled. Their continued
This included improvements to and communication around their efforts to cultivate a positive working environment for employees
comprehensive EAP program, with online and telephone options, has led KSU to be recognized as one of the “Great Colleges to
and support with stress, anxiety, depression, child and older Work For” among 212 institutions for the 11th time since the
adult caregiver needs, as well as assistance with financial, legal implementation of the initiative.213 This has included recognition
or identify theft. The EAP is available to all staff, household for their efforts in the following areas: Compensation and
members, and dependents of staff. They also focused on Benefits; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Shared Governance;
increasing time and opportunities for connection, including Faculty Experience; and Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.
Practice Examples
Gap, Inc
214
Many retail workers will not know their schedules until a few This example shows that making schedules as predictable as
days in advance of work, or are “on-call”, forcing them to be possible, while ensuring adequate staff resources to meet high
available without any guarantee of a paid shift. Gap, Inc, a work volume, can reap benefits for the worker and organizations
global clothing-retail company, participated in an intervention alike. Twenty-eight Gap stores implemented stable scheduling
in 2015-2016 to study the effects of stable schedules on their initiatives, which impacted the schedules of nearly 1,500 workers.
workforce and business. Initiatives to stabilize working schedules The total costs of these interventions were low—approximately
included posting workers’ schedules two weeks in advance and $31,200. In the stores that implemented stable scheduling
eliminating “on-call” shifts. Alongside these baseline initiatives, initiatives during the 35-week measurement period, Gap saw
some managers at different stores implemented additional a 5% increase in worker productivity and a 7% increase
interventions, such as: in sales. An analysis of the intervention estimated that these
stores saw $2.9 million in increased revenue due to the stable
• Instituting standard start and end times for shifts scheduling practices.215 Individual-level impacts included sleep
quality improving by 6–8% on average among staff surveyed.
• Allocating extra staff during times when there is expected
to be a sales increase
• Guaranteeing a minimum of 20 hours of work each week

for workers
• Allowing associates to swap shifts with other associates

without managerial approval
Practice Examples
9-1-1 Dispatchers
216, 217
9-1-1 dispatchers experience a high rate of burnout due to the By sharing stories, dispatchers were able to highlight the
inherently stressful and traumatic nature of their job as first challenges of the job and find commonality while supporting
responders. For example, more than 40% of surveyed emergency their peers. This fostered a greater sense of belonging as
dispatchers operating within the Los Angeles Police Department, more dispatchers were able to empathize with the stories and
the third largest police force in the U.S., reported high levels of challenges shared by colleagues. Approximately two-thirds of
burnout. Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley participants asked that the weekly emails continue. Moreover,
hypothesized that burnout and turnover among emergency dispatchers who received these emails reported a decrease
dispatchers can be decreased by fostering a sense of belonging, in burnout. One model suggested this intervention can reduce
support, and positive professional identity. turnover by 50%, resulting in cost savings for organizations.
For instance, according to the model, a city with 100 emergency
To test this hypothesis, a group of more than 500 dispatchers dispatchers could save more than $400,000 in recruitment and
across nine U.S. cities received a weekly email for six weeks that training costs from turnover. These findings suggest that low-cost
featured a story of a dispatcher’s work experience. These emails interventions for building social connections, helping workers feel
also included a prompt to encourage workers to reflect on their valued, and creating a platform for trusted work relationships can
experiences, in hopes that they would share positive stories their mitigate burnout and contribute to worker well-being.
coworkers might resonate with. The stories were collected and
stored in an easily accessible online database for future emails.
For example, one email featured the story of a dispatcher who
saved the life of a woman experiencing intimate partner violence
in the community. The email concluded with a prompt asking
dispatchers to share similar stories about peers and name who
would be great mentors and why. Responses were then featured
in the following week’s email.
Practice Examples
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,

Sacramento, CA
218
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is a major Army command quarterly council to highlight successes on workplace safety, and
with approximately 37,000 civilian and military personnel, one of a district-wide employee council for troubleshooting challenges.
the world’s largest public engineering, design and construction
management agencies. The district of Sacramento has over 900 Panels with workers on workplace well-being through the
workers who manage some of the largest and most complex pandemic and training on “Mental Health First Aid” for staff have
construction projects in the United States. Their leadership has also helped to normalize struggles and address stigma, while
emphasized the need for a robust and positive workplace safety increasing access to mental health care and support. When it
culture, one that includes physical and psychological health and comes to workplace mental health and well-being, with this
well-being. Their motto, “Building strong AND Taking care of supportive safety culture, one worker reported feeling “more open
people” reflects this. to sharing my own challenges” with peers and “more supported
to address them by my supervisor,” especially alongside other
There is a clear commitment from leadership across all levels disabilities for which he also needs support. The benefits of this
to prioritize physical and psychological safety at work. program appeared to spill into the community as well, as at least
The agency meets staff to support their well-being wherever one worker responded to efforts at work by taking on additional
they are, from office settings to government vehicles to speaking engagements in their community to continue confronting
construction sites. They utilize engagement surveys and stigma, including joining a city stigma association and sharing
awards so workers feel empowered to prevent and stop unsafe their story with local high schools, colleges, and teachers.
acts, while fostering a sense of ownership over their safety One more worker shared, “Speaking out has helped others to also
program and culture. Leadership provides early and ongoing speak out and know they won’t be punished... Having flexibility
communication and improvement opportunities, from new staff was (also) a life-saver for me—being able to make my doctor’s
orientations to openly and publicly discussing workplace mental appointments, adding flexibility to scheduling meetings—it’s made
health and well-being. These communications also include safety a huge difference in my work life.”
expectation setting through district-wide letters to all staff, a
Practice Examples
DTE Energy
219
In response to survey results indicating low performance and This example demonstrates one way to make an explicit
creativity among their workforce, leadership at DTE Energy, connection between individual’s work and the functioning of an
a Detroit-based energy company, were eager for solutions. organization and its surrounding community. After centering the
They were inspired after visiting a local call center where, importance of mattering in the workplace, DTE Energy received
contrary to expectations, they noted “positive, fully engaged a Gallup Great Workplace Award five years in a row.
employees collaborate and go the extra mile for customers.”
The secret: “connecting the people to their purpose.”
One of DTE’s first related initiatives was to film a video

articulating the importance of each worker. They highlighted
For more practice examples:
truck drivers, plant operators, corporate leaders, and many
• Center for Workplace Mental Health American Psychiatric
others to recognize the impact of their work in the company
Association
and on the community. Workers reported being moved by the
videos because their work had never before been framed as a • Total Worker Health® Case Studies Oregon Healthy Workforce
meaningful contribution. This newfound meaning was ingrained Center
in the organizational culture itself, as the company adopted a new • Job Quality Case Studies U.S. Department of Commerce
statement of purpose: “We serve with our energy, the lifeblood
of communities and the engine of progress.” This statement was
woven into company leadership activities, onboarding and training
programs, corporate meetings, and teambuilding efforts.
Acknowledgments
We are grateful to all of the workers, workplace The Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace Mental
leaders, experts, academic researchers, Health & Well-Being was prepared by the Office of the
Surgeon General, with valuable contributions from partners
practitioners, associations, unions, and across the U.S. Government, including, but not limited to:
community-based organizations across the
country who shared their stories and insights. Department of Health and Human Services
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Administration for Community Living (ACL)
Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE)
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Office of the Director
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH)
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
Office of the General Counsel (OGC)
Office of the Secretary (OS)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Additional Partners across the U.S. Government

Department of Commerce (DOC)
Department of Labor (DOL)
Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA)
Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Women’s Bureau (WB)
White House Domestic Policy Council (DPC)
U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
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The U.S.

Introduction from the Surgeon General 4

Workplaces Can Be Engines of Mental Health and Well-Being 5

Five Essentials for Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being (Figure) 10

Essential 1: Protection from Harm 12

Essential 2: Connection and Community 17

Essential 3: Work-Life Harmony 20

Essential 4: Mattering at Work 24

Essential 5: Opportunity for Growth 28

Although the COVID-19 pandemic may have accelerated the

employers can do more.15 Consensus scientific bodies and

Workers manage daily stress that affects their health and

pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, obesity, cancer, and

It is important to note that workers face different challenges

Even so, organizational efforts to invest in workplace well-being,

Work is an important social determinant of worker health.

Worker Voice Mattering at Work

Opportunity for Growth

The Five Essentials can be adapted across different workplaces

The first Essential of this Framework is Protection from Harm.

Workplace safety means all workers are in a safe and healthful

DEIA also includes considerations for people with disabilities

Protection from Harm • Spanish-Language Compliance Assistance Suicide Prevention

The second Essential is Connection and Community.

Human beings have an innate need for social connection and

Connection and Community Cultivate trusted relationships

Components The second component of this Essential is cultivating trusted

The third Essential is Work-Life Harmony. Professional and

sick (or “presenteeism”) and the spread of infection at work, as Box 3

• Work and Life: A Behavioral Approach to Solving Work-Life

• How Can We Grant Employees More Flexibility in Their Job

The fourth Essential is Mattering at Work. It rests on the

Household Good Jobs Institute • Workplace Health Promotion CDC

Organizational Strategies, Chapter 3- Planning Processes

• Healthy Workplace Participatory Program Toolkit University

• “Who is Engaged at Work?” Article (2019), American College

• “6 Job Quality Metrics Every Company Should Know” Article (2021),

The fifth and final Essential is Opportunity for Growth.

Components The second component is to foster clear, equitable pathways for

• What Professional Development Opportunities Can We Offer?

• 4 Tools to Help Managers Connect With Remote Teams MIT Sloan

• President’s Executive Order on Diversity Equity Inclusion and

• 7 Tips for Making the Most of Your Check-Ins The Management

• Learning at Work and Wellbeing What Works Centre for Wellbeing

This Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace Mental Health

Kent State University

• Guaranteeing a minimum of 20 hours of work each week

• Allowing associates to swap shifts with other associates

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,

One of DTE’s first related initiatives was to film a video

Additional Partners across the U.S. Government

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