The Integrated Model of Workplace Mental Health - with Tony LaMontagne

Psych Health and Safety Podcast

In this episode we chat with Tony LaMontagne, Professor of Work, Health & Wellbeing at Deakin University. Tony shares insights from his research, explains why a model or framework is an important foundation for a psych health and safety strategy, and discusses the differences between his integrated model of psychological health and safety, the public health model, and the thrive at work model. He shares practical examples of how his model has been applied, provides advice for organisations developing their psych health and safety strategies, and a whole lot more in this extra-long episode! LaMontagne AD, Martin A, Page KM, Reavley NJ, Noblet AJ, Milner AJ, Keegel T, Smith PM (2014): Workplace mental health: developing an integrated intervention approach. BMC Psychiatry. 2014 May 9;14:131. Available open access: https://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1471-244X-14-131. LaMontagne AD, Shann C, Martin A (2018): Developing an integrated approach to workplace mental health: A hypothetical conversation with a Small Business Owner. Ann Work Expo Health; 62(suppl_1):S93-S100. doi: 10.1093/annweh/wxy039. Martin AJ & LaMontagne AD (2018): Applying an integrated approach to workplace mental health in SMEs: A case of the “too hard basket” or picking some easy wins? In Organizational Interventions for Health and Well-being, A Handbook for Evidence-Based Practice Organizational Interventions. (Eds Nielsen K, Noblet A,), Routledge, Taylor & Francis Publishing, UK, Chapter 8, pp: 195-219. LaMontagne AD, Martin A, Page KM, Reavley NJ, Noblet AJ, Milner AJ, Keegel T, Allisey A, Papas A, Witt K, Smith PM (2019): Developing an integrated approach to workplace mental health. In Total Worker Health: Integrative Approaches to Safety, Health & Wellbeing (Editors: Hudson HL, Nigam JAS, Sauter SL, Chosewood LC, Schill AL, Howard J), Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA), Washington DC. Chapter 12, pp: 211-228. Good practice framework for mental health and wellbeing in police and emergency services organisations (beyond blue, 2020) The Australian National Mental Health Commission’s National Workplace Initiative (in development). https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/Mental-health-Reform/National-Workplace-Initiative WHO Work and Mental Health Guide (in development). See https://www.who.int/teams/mental-health-and-substance-use/mental-health-in-the-workplace and https://www.who.int/mental_health/prevention/guidelines_mental_health_work/en/#:~:text=Work%2C%20including%20working%20conditions%2C%20is,and%20well%2Dbeing%20of%20workers Workplace Strategies for Mental Health: https://www.workplacestrategiesformentalhealth.com/ Promoting Positive Mental Health in the Workplace – Guidelines for Organisations (2015). http://www.superfriend.com.au/supporters/research/promoting-positive-mental-health-in-the-workplace-guidelines-for-organisations Workplace Prevention of Mental Health Problems, Guidelines for Organisations (2013): https://mhfa.com.au/cms/guidelines#mhfaprevent Guidelines on Providing Mental Health First Aid in the workplace (2016): https://mhfa.com.au/resources/mental-health-first-aid-guidelines#mhfaworkplace Workplace mental health resources for small business (beyond blue): https://www.headsup.org.au/healthy-workplaces/for-small-businesses LaMontagne AD and Keegel T (2012): Reducing Stress in the Workplace: An Evidence Review, Full Report. Melbourne: Victorian Heath Promotion Foundation (VicHealth), 52 pages. Open access at http://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/workplace Worksafe Victoria: Preventing and Managing Work-related Stress – A Guidebook for Employers. https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/resources/preventing-and-managing-work-related-stress-guide-employers