--- title: The 5 Essentials for Mental Health and Well-Being in the Workplace description: The U.S. surgeon general released a new framework which outlines how employers can promote health and well-being in the workplace. image: https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/blog-headers/framework-mh-wb-b.jpg --- ![The 5 Essentials for Mental Health and Well-Being in the Workplace](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/blog-headers/framework-mh-wb-b.jpg) # The 5 Essentials for Mental Health and Well-Being in the Workplace - Home - [Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers](https://blog.nisbenefits.com) - The 5 Essentials for Mental Health and Well-Being in the Workplace [ Erin Woulfe ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/author/erin-woulfe) 11/22/2022 [ Legislative News](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/aca-other-legislative-news), [ Mental Health](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/mental-health) [0 Comments ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/five-essentials-for-mental-health-and-well-being-in-workplace#postComment) 1 Minutes *2.5 minute read* The U.S. surgeon general released a new framework which outlines how employers can promote health and well-being in the workplace. Here are some essentials to help organizations best support their workers. ** ** ## **5 Essentials for Mental Health and Well-Being in the Workplace** ### **1. Work-life Harmony** Work life and personal life can sometimes create work and nonwork conflicts. To encourage practices that assist with work-life harmony, workplaces can: - Increase access to paid leave - Respect boundaries between work and nonwork time - Make schedules as predictable and flexible as possible - Provide more autonomy over how work is done   ### **2. Matter at Work** Employees want to know that their work is important and that they matter to those around them. Feelings of unimportance can lead to stress and increase the risk for depression. To ensure a culture of mattering at work, employers can: - Provide a living wage - Engage workers in workplace decisions - Connect individuals’ work with the organization’s mission - Build a culture of gratitude and recognition   ### **3. Protect ****from**** Harm** Creating the conditions for physical and psychological safety is a critical foundation for ensuring mental health and well-being in the workplace. Workplaces can: - Normalize and support the focus on mental health - Prioritize workplace physical and psychological safety - Operationalize diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility norms, policies, and programs   ### **4. Connection and Community** Fostering positive social interaction and relationships in the workplace supports worker well-being. Organizations can: - Foster collaboration and teamwork - Cultivate trusted relationships - Create cultures of inclusion and belonging   ### **5. Growth Opportunities** When employers create opportunities for employees to accomplish their goals based on their skills and growth, they become more optimistic about their abilities and more excited about contributing to the organization. Employers can: - Foster clear, equitable pathways for career advancement - Offer quality training, education, and mentoring - Ensure relevant, reciprocal feedback ** ** ### **Conclusion** The surgeon general’s guidelines provide a standard for workplaces to follow when it comes to mental health and well-being in the workplace. 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