Targeting the unique set of stressors found in health care work environments, this unique, practical resource describes the impact of stress and other triggers and the resulting adverse physiological and behavioral responses in these facilities, and presents evidence-based strategies to help health care professionals cope with unhealthy work environments.

The book describes the characteristics of health care work environments that promote stress at personal and organizational levels, and their impact on the mental health of individuals working in them. It offers insight into individual and group dynamics and the role of management in fostering both healthy and unhealthy work environments. The book addresses such issues as bullying, work overload, professional cannibalism, workplace violence, addictions, and many others, and describes evidence-based improvement strategies for creating healthier, more respectful workplace environments including specific program development initiatives. Case studies and examples of how to ameliorate adverse behaviors describe personal, professional, and organizations approaches. The book will be useful in undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, health care leadership and management courses, and as a quick reference for all health care professionals dealing with mental health problems in the workplace.

Key Features:

Presents strategies for improving mental health in all health care work environments
Discusses theory and philosophical underpinnings for mental health in the workplace including good business sense
Provides case studies and precedent-setting examples
Explores policy implications and program development initiatives that can be used to improve workplace environments
Addresses legal and ethical obligations for facilitating workplace mental health