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Increasing Focus on Workers' Mental Health: A Step towards a Safer Future
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Zahra Naqibi nodoushan1   , Saeed Hosseini *2 |
1- Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
2- Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran , Saeed.hosseini2014@gmail.com |
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Abstract: (110 Views) |
Workers' mental health is a crucial aspect of public health and workplace safety that is often overlooked. Job pressures, occupational stress, lack of psychological support, and an imbalance between work and personal life contribute to reduced productivity, job burnout, and increased workplace accidents. These challenges are particularly severe in high-risk industries such as construction, mining, healthcare, and transportation. This letter to the editor highlights the urgent need to address workers' mental health and proposes solutions such as fostering a supportive organizational culture, providing counseling services, implementing flexible work policies, and creating healthier work environments. Enhancing workers' mental well-being not only improves their individual quality of life but also boosts organizational productivity and reduces costs associated with burnout and occupational hazards.
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| Keywords: Mental health, workers, workplace |
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Type of Study: Letter to editor |
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Received: 2025/03/28 | Accepted: 2025/04/15 | Published: 2025/04/30
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