Abstract
This chapter reviews extant literature on mental health in the workplace. We give particular attention to different models of work stress and explain its relationship with job burnout and depression which are two common mental health problems at work. Although the tie between stress and mental health is well known, there is a dearth of research on exploring its relationship in specific occupations. In the second part of this book chapter, we present a case study on identifying the work stressors of professionals working in the financial services section in Hong Kong. Finally, suggestions are made as to research that needs to be conducted in the future with a view to raising the awareness of employers and employees on this issue and at the same time unveiling the possible etiologies, promoting good mental health practices, and maintaining a healthy working environment.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Industrial Psychology Research Trends |
| Publisher | Nova Science Publishers, Inc. |
| Pages | 47-72 |
| Number of pages | 26 |
| ISBN (Print) | 1600218253, 9781600218255 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2007 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Psychology
- General Social Sciences
