Traditional approaches to psychological functioning in the workplace have focused on the negative impact work can have on employees and organisations. Understanding these impacts is important, however an approach that focuses solely on the dysfunctional elements of work to prevent illness does not capture what engages employees.
Positive mental health focuses on developing environments where all employees can thrive and reach their optimal potential at work, resulting in greater employee engagement and productivity.
SuperFriend, Deakin University and the University of Melbourne developed guidelines that organisations can use to promote positive mental health in the workplace.
