Workplace antistigma initiatives: a scoping study
Cindy Malachowski1, Bonnie Kirsh
1Department of Rehabilitation Science, University of Toronto, 500 University Ave., Toronto, Ontario M5G 1V7, Canada. cindy.malachowski@utoronto.ca
Psychiatric Services (Washington, D.C.)
|April 3, 2013
Summary
Workplace mental health antistigma initiatives are growing internationally, often using education, but evidence for effectiveness needs strengthening. Future research requires standardized interventions and rigorous evaluation.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Mental Health Research
- Stigma Reduction Strategies
Background:
- Workplace mental health research is fragmented and lacks synthesis.
- Antistigma initiatives are crucial for employee well-being.
- A comprehensive overview is needed to guide future interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and describe principles of workplace mental health antistigma initiatives.
- To synthesize existing research on these interventions.
- To inform future evaluation strategies and research.
Main Methods:
- A scoping study utilizing the five-stage York Framework.
- Searched eleven databases and conducted an extensive Internet review (2000-2011).
- Data extraction via a thematic chart, followed by expert stakeholder consultation.
Main Results:
- Included 22 antistigma interventions, with a surge in recent years.
- Interventions show growing international adoption and geographic spread.
- Educational approaches are common, with a focus on military personnel.
Conclusions:
- Enhanced scientific rigor is needed for workplace mental health interventions.
- Standardized, workplace-specific interventions are essential.
- Reliable and valid evaluation tools are required to establish evidence-based practices.
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