Development and Feasibility Testing of a Peer Support Mental Wellness Program for Corporate Employees
Aarti Jagannathan1, Ansur Farooq Khan, Meena K S
1From the Department of Psychiatric Social Work, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (A.J., S.K.R.); Department of Psychiatric Social Work, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (A.F.K., E.A.R.); Department of Mental Health Education, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (M.K.S.); Department of Epidemiology, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (G.M.S.); Department of Psychiatry, Centre for Addiction Medicine, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (J.M, V.L.N.); Department of Clinical Psychology, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (R.T.); and Department of Psychiatry, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (K.P.M.).
This study developed a Peer Support Mental Wellness Program (PSMWP) for corporate employees. The program, based on employee feedback and expert validation, aims to address workplace mental health challenges effectively.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
- Program Development
Background:
- Workplace mental health is a growing concern.
- Existing programs may not fully address corporate employee needs.
- Peer support offers a scalable solution for mental wellness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a Peer Support Mental Wellness Program (PSMWP) tailored for corporate employees.
- To validate the developed PSMWP through expert review and feasibility assessment.
- To enhance mental health support within the corporate sector.
Main Methods:
- Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) were conducted with corporate employees to identify key themes.
- Literature review informed the program development process.
- A training program was designed based on 7 consolidated themes and validated by experts, with 307 HR professionals trained.
Main Results:
- Eleven distinct themes related to mental wellness emerged from the FGDs.
- These themes were synthesized into seven core areas for the training curriculum.
- The program's feasibility was examined for addressing mental health issues in the corporate environment.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive PSMWP was successfully developed and validated.
- The PSMWP demonstrates feasibility for implementation in the corporate sector.
- This program offers a structured approach to improving employee mental wellness.
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