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Promoting mental health at work in Finland

Abstract

This career path interview describes the work of an expert in work and organizational psychology in the Finnish central government at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. Research and policy are combined in the work of the Ministry’s senior specialist. Mental health problems are a key factor causing sick leaves in Finnish work life and promoting mental health and preventing problems are a key objective that is promoted through various practical measures.

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mental health at work, psychosocial workload, workplace interventions, from research into policy and practice, evaluation, government, Finland

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Vastamäki, J. (2024). Promoting mental health at work in Finland. EWOP in Practice, 18(2), 95–105. https://doi.org/10.21825/ewopinpractice.93182

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