| Titre : | Uncovering Persistent Challenges in Promoting Mental Health faced by Multinational Companies: A Qualitative Exploratory Study |
| Auteurs : | Gabrielle Bryant ; Ecole des hautes études en santé publique (EHESP) (Rennes, FRA) |
| Type de document : | Mémoire |
| Année de publication : | 2024 |
| Description : | 39p. / fig., tabl. |
| Langues: | Anglais |
| Classement : | MPH/ (Mémoires MPH à partir de 2024) |
| Mots-clés : | Promotion santé ; Santé mentale ; Enquête qualitative ; Multinationale ; Impact ; Travail ; Santé physique ; Condition travail ; Santé publique [généralité] |
| Résumé : |
Purpose: The aim of this study is to identify the barriers and facilitators impacting the implementation of mental health promotion programs in large multinational companies.
Background: Mental health is a global concern impacting individual well-being and public health. In recent years, it has been increasingly recognized by multinational companies as crucial for fostering a healthier work force and therefore driving economic growth. Research links poor mental health to increased risks of diseases and diminished work performance. And conversely, work-related factors influence mental health. This bidirectional relationship between work and mental health demonstrates the importance for businesses to promote mental health at work. Methods: In this qualitative study, 13 semi-structured interviews were completed to explore mental health promotion practices in large multinational corporations. Participants were recruited through collaboration with International SOS, and interviews were conducted virtually. Thematic analysis was utilized to identify recurring themes, and ethical guidelines were followed to protect participant confidentiality. Results: Thirteen interviews with key stakeholders of the mental health agenda within their organizations, revealed a growing awareness of mental health's impact on health and business. Participants describe misconceptions about mental health, hesitancy regarding responsibility and company reputation, alongside cultural differences as the primary barriers to promoting mental health at work. Despite challenges, participants expressed optimism and stressed the importance of providing benefits, creating psychologically safe environments, and utilizing a gradual approach when implementing mental health actions. Discussion: Participants stress a significant shift in expectations to address mental health in the workplace post-COVID which has led to pressure to deliver mental health actions quickly. The pace of delivering such interventions is leading to concerns around quality and authenticity, underscoring the need for a slower, evidence-based approach to ensure employee engagement and efficacy of these actions. Conclusion: By partnering, businesses and public health professionals have the opportunity to foster healthier, more productive work environments resulting in significant public health improvements and economic gains. |
| Diplôme : | Master MPH of public health |
| Plan de classement simplifié : | Master of Public Health - master international de Santé Publique (MPH) |
| En ligne : | https://documentation.ehesp.fr/memoires/2024/mph/gabrielle_bryant.pdf |
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